Dinner & Dessert

The call came from Hoerr vet clinic that the Horsemeister farm was first on the list. Out I went to start bringing in the mares to make things go efficiently for Dr. Hoerr. The mares were moved inside, then Jewel and her filly Olivia were led to the stall barn, Jewel went in, Olivia ran off. Jewel had to be taken out to find her wayward independent filly, finally she followed her mom into Jenis and Zalena's paddock. When Dr. Hoerr arrived he took blood first from Olivia then the other 3 foals who all were done with just a lead rope around there neck, over to the boys paddock where they both stood great and finally into the big barn to do Ribbon and the gang. When it came time for Jewel's preg check, Dr. Hoerr led Olivia while I encouraged her from behind and this time success. Jewel is pregnant by Evan and due Aug 19th, 2013. Jenis did not settle, we will start teasing her and hopefully have an early foal for 2014. Steven arrived to groom Lily. He helped load Jewel then came along for the trip to Middle Grove. The horses saw us coming and came running. Indy and Killian were loaded up within 10 minutes of arriving and home we headed. Killian was introduced to Valiant and Evan. We brought both boys into the stall barn then put Killian in a foaling stall. He first met Evan and then Valiant. That went so well, he and Valiant were put together into a small paddock and fed. Again we were very pleasantly surprised at how well Valiant behaved. They were both put in the stallion paddock and after watching them for an hour we felt very comfortable leaving those 2 together for the night. Evan was left in a stall and not at all happy. Tomorrow it will be his turn, sure hope he will be as well behaved as Valiant. Karin arrived to work mares, but only got 3 worked before it was time to drive in to Peoria to pick up Mark for the family dinner scheduled for 5:00pm at Logans. That was actually surprisingly good, the food plus the specials were worth trying. Two complete meals for $13.99. Below is Addyson and Braelyn so happy to see each other at Logans.

After dinner Phil and Anna had us all over for dessert. Jack was so tired he dug through Taunya's babybag, found his blanket and pacifier, crawled into Taegan's swing to take a nap.

Taegan didn't need the swing, she had more than enough willing people ready to hold her. Below is aunt Sarah taking a turn with Taegan.

Phil and Anna served a delicious chocolate cake, ice cream and coffee.

Mark, I and Karin were the first to call it a night. All that work out in the cold was exhausting and Karin had a long drive home to Maquon.