Today is a very special, albeit emotional, day for all of us. Not only does it mark 3 years since the chimps’ arrived at their sanctuary home, the start of their new life, but it is Negra’s honorary birthday, so celebrations abound!
We started out the day with two of Negra’s favorite things: bread (yummy toasted apple cinnamon bread) and night bags. I don’t think there is a more perfect start of a day for Negra. J.B. hit the nail right on the head with our 3rd Anniversary Post when he said that when Negra receives her night bag, in that moment, everything is right in the world. She blinks her eyes in anticipation and is just so, so happy. I have to say it’s my favorite part of each day, as well. Here she is getting her unexpected “Night” bag this morning:
Supporters Dick and Robbi Brown faithfully brought lots of new toys for the party and we decorated the outdoor area with lots and lots of “Happy Birthday” streamers. We set up a lunch forage which consisted of mini bell peppers, lettuce (another one of Negra’s favorite foods), bananas, cherries, and pomegranates!
Negra went for the lettuce first (she’s got her priorities straight):
but she was also very excited about the mini sweet bell peppers:
Annie with her bananas. She had banana mush all over her face!
Pomegranates were a really exciting treat too, since they are out of season and we haven’t gotten them in a while. Here’s Foxie shoveling one in her mouth:
And Burrito, doing the same:
I love how red his lips get when he eats pomegranates!
Here’s the birthday lady gazing out towards Young’s Hill:
And of course the celebration is not over! Tonight, they are having corn on the cob, sweet potato fries, more bread, juice, and of course, as it has approximately 1,095 times, the day will end with another night bag. Thanks so much to all that contributed to the party!
Happy Birthday, Queen Neggie! What an beautiful lady you are. I can’t wait to see you on Young’s Hill. Enjoy your special day, treats and the love that surrounds you. You are loved by many!
Perfect Birthday! I hope your day was perfect!
I can’t wait until you are on the hill!! <3 Love to you and your family!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY precious Negra. You are very dear.
Happy Birthday to the Queen! I have your beautiful image (as well as Missy’s) that I got at the first auction on my wall in front of me and think of you every day! Enjoy those night bags!!!
Happiest of Birthdays to you dear Queen Neggie!! I hope that when you wrap up in your blanket tonight with your tum full from night bag #1095, you feel how very much you are loved and adored. I am so honored to know you. Sweet dreams of the Hill tonight and here’s to the next 1095 plus night bags! XXXXXXXXXXX
Happy, happy birthday girl…… Big hugs to you and all. xoxox
Happy Birthday sweet neggy nightbag , hope a fun day was had by all 🙂
Happy birthday neggie. Glad you loved your surprise night bag
It is such a delight to see these wonderful chimps enjoying themselves now. What a blessing to have been rescued.
Hope you had a wonderful birthday and that all the days to come will be just as special.