Today would have been Maisie's 13th birthday. We never really celebrate any other sheep birthdays, but I guess because it was such a miracle that she made it to her first birthday we decided a celebration was in order and we just kept it up every year.
I couldn't remember when we started making her Cheerio "cakes", so I just decided to brave looking back. Her first birthday post reminded me that her birthday was actually November 25th. We celebrated that year on a Monday.
Birthday number 2 was her first Cheerios cake...and that year we celebrated her birthday on the Sunday after Thanksgiving because, and I quote...
"Since I'm terrible at remembering actual dates, I just always remember Maisie was born early Sunday morning of the Turkey Trot Dog Trial."
That sounds right now that I think about it. And if you are one of my friends or family members who can't believe I forgot your birthday yet again, take heart in knowing I couldn't keep track of Maisie's either.
At some point along the way I "remembered" it was a Saturday so the sheep and I had a birthday party for her this afternoon. I believe Maisie always understood it was her special day, but the rest of the flock just knew that on the Saturday...or Sunday...or maybe even Monday after Thanksgiving they always got to eat "cake", so we had "cake" today.
I drew a heart in the side field using Cheerios, graham crackers, vanilla wafers and crackers. That seemed like the right thing to do. I didn't feel like taking my normal pictures, so I decided to just set up a video camera and let it roll...and as soon as the sheep came in and worked themselves around the heart shape I immediately changed my mind and ran to get my camera. I'll try to share some of those pictures tomorrow.
It was a sweet little party and I'm glad I decided to do it. I divided the really long video into two shorter videos on Instagram. They are still kind of long and probably not too exciting, but I'm glad to have them. The first one is the sheep running over to the heart and the second is us all together.
And now I'm wondering if Maisie put it in my head that today was the day so that when I figured out it is actually tomorrow everyone would get a second party...and that really would be Cheerios From Heaven.
9 comments:
This was so beautiful...
Although I just can't watch it...😑 it makes me smile to think of her shenanigans even in those green pastures by still waters...🤗 K. Littrell
Aww what a good idea! Maisie was a Very Special Sheep and I bet she would have approved.... as long as she got the first bites!
I reckon The Good Shepherd is taking good care of her.
That was/is so beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes! Happy Maisie Birthday for everyone. Us included.
Watched the whole video thinking it looked like you spread vanilla wafers...then I started looking for Maisie, and then remembered she wasn't there. Loved hearing a meow knowing a kitty followed you out to the field. Peaceful and serene. Beautiful. You honored Maisie in the best possible way. Loved it.
What a nice memorial for Maisie and the rest of the sheep know they are enjoying a special day.
Aww so sweet that the sheeps all got to celebrate Maisie!!
Lamb Camp! We all need Lamb Camp!
Such a great way to celebrate Masie
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