My little gobblin and troll turned 7 and 5 this month. So, the March BBQ we throw for them to celebrate was setup, booked and has now been accomplished.
The rain tried to come in strong and wreck the plans but as anyone who knows me knows rain does NOT stop a party. 17 solid years (with a short covid break) I have thrown a BBQ - At first twice a year, then a third… But the BBQ’s are setup to replace birthday party’s and seeing as the number of children has increased over the years the number of BBQ’s as well increased.
Current status puts us at 6 per year. Early March, Early May, July 4th, Labor Day weekend, Halloween and New Year’s Eve. Nobody ever knows until about a month before the party what the entertainment will be because I like to mix it up some. BUT, one consistent and repeat choice over the years has been animals from Cochrill’s country critters. You can search this blog back quite far and see them in attendance at several.
The petting corral, horses and kangaroo have been regulars with the large snakes making an appearance last summer. BUT… this year… there is a chance while having a lovely Thursday evening splash or my favorite drink that I may have thrown in a Monkey,
SO… Meet MIKEY the monkey.
Mikey there does a cute little show that the children enjoyed thoroughly.
Now it has been established that Mikey here likes beards. As the bearded party attendants got to experience a level of monkey snuggles far beyond that of the general population
The crazy monkey even posed as a hat on occasion.
I am not sure if the adults or the children have more fun. But I mean let’s face it the majority of the population doesn’t get the hold monkeys and Kangaroos on any kind of general or regular basis. Core memories are memories attached to significant events in one’s life that trigger such a definitive capture in one’s mind that they will never leave. Building solid positive core memories (the ones you will recall even at 80 years old) in my opinion is one of the most vital and important gifts anyone can give a child. Or an adult for that matter.
Kangaroos and Monkeys aside even the farm animals bring joy.
Not my husband carrying around a whole assed Alpaca like a baby.
Nobody was short on furry snuggles for sure.
I may have overshot and there may be a ridiculous number of photos of the animals and guests, But… I am gonna share them all anyhow.
Some got way more monkey love than anticipated, the bearded men all got major snuggles but one guest enjoyed a fully assed monkey given bath. Fully face licking drool and all. The images are in the gallery above.
The pissed faced little girl on the horse refusing to smile would be my 3.5-year-old. She doesn’t do smiles; her mean mugging face is her everyday face. She hates people. All the people.
Guests have also contributed their images because damn people I cannot be everywhere. So below are all of the guest contrubutions.
As you can see a great time was had by ALL. We will surely be back to it again. You can look at their packages HERE.
