Over 90

The horses were let out early this morning while it was still cool. I only walked one round so I could get the Berean mail from the Peoria post office and still make it to Berean in plenty of time.  Kathy brought the dessert so I didn't need to worry about having anything prepared. If you would like to read about our morning there click HERE. I was home by 12:30 pm and went straight out to put Tatiana, her colt and Jury inside.  It was already too hot for that new foal.  New foals can get over heated very quickly.  This one was fine, Tatiana was smart enough to keep him in the shade. They were put in and I would have hosed them off but I needed to be at mom's by 1:00 pm to relieve Beth so just made sure they had plenty of water then left. Poor Beth had quite a time this morning with mom. She was by herself when mom needed some help. She called Rachel but Rachel was in Morton, she called Joan but Joan was also in Morton garage saleing. Joan called Anna but Anna was not home and wouldn't be home until 11:00 am.  When I walked in Beth said, "well we are both still alive."  Of course she had to tell us all about it. I think next Tuesday we have a different plan. Beth is still going to take that shift but Karin will leave a bit later and I'll come earlier. At 3:00 pm mom and I left for the Peoria Cooperative Academy's presentation of A Spring Celebration of Music.  We arrived with 15 minutes before the start time.  Julie, her son Boone, Hannah and Jacob came over to talk to mom before the start.

The first group up was the Joyful Messengers. They are directed by Larissa Steffen who is expecting twins and is 34 weeks along. Larissa is Phil Witzig's daughter and must have inherited his love of music. Those kids did wonderful. Julie and Chad's daughter Mercy sings in this group. She is in the top row 4th from the right.

The next group was the Cantate. Berlica, Joan's daughter and two of Julie's

 daughters Emma and Livie sing in. I forgot to take a picture of this group but don't worry I videoed every song and that can be enjoyed in full a little farther down. The chorale sang next Joan's daughter Faith and Marie's son Justin are part of. We knew a lot of these singers.  

The Jazz ensemble sang then the chorale came back up to finish with 2 more songs.  Watch the video below to enjoy the entire concert.  Mom and I certainly enjoyed it.

After the concert many people came over to talk to mom. Julie's girls came over too.

We talked about the concert and how good the kids did almost all the way home.  Diane was on duty tonight and brought supper over.  I was home by 6:00 pm and quickly heated up some left overs for our supper. It was still 91 degrees outside so I waited until 7:30 pm to turn Tatiana, her colt and Jury back out. They will spend the night out in the field tonight then will be brought back inside tomorrow before the heat of the day. This heat is supposed to last a couple more days before we get more normal temperatures.  Crazy how just a few days ago we were using the wood burner.