The CSNW party planners were at it again today, helping the chimps celebrate the first day of the Year of the Horse. Volunteers Patti and Stephanie brought decorations and food, as well as a special new toy for Burrito, and interns Larkin, Julie, and Whitney helped prepare for the party.
The festivities began in the playroom after cleaning. Jamie went right to work opening the “firecracker” gifts, and Missy inspected the decorations.
At lunchtime, the party moved to the greenhouse. Annie gathered snap peas from the party boxes.
Negra filled her mouth with eggplant, then added a crayon for good measure.
Thankfully, she saved a little for Foxie.
Jody seemed to enjoy the lemongrass. We weren’t sure if the chimps had ever had it before.
And Burrito was in his element. There is no purer form of happiness on this earth than Burrito with a mouthful of food. He started with the party boxes.
Then he foraged for chow in the straw.
He ended up with more food than he could hold on to. This made him even happier.
For Burrito and the rest of the Seven, it doesn’t matter what holiday they are celebrating. Any day is an excuse for new toys, good food, and the company of friends. And lucky for them, our volunteers provided all three!
Judy says
How fun for those babes! I just LOVE them all!
diane d. says
Did Burrito get his toy?
J.B. says
I didn’t see him with it that day, but he’ll find it eventually. He loves to hold wooden toys in his mouth.
Diana says
He had it with him most of yesterday 🙂
Kathleen says
I love your parties!! These photos were fantastic. And it is such fun to see every Chimp enjoying the celebration, even Jody and Negra! : )
Happy New Year to everyone at CSNW — Cheers to the year of the horse! Now I’m going go and celebrate with a little eggplant, crayon and lemon grass!
lynn says
the party princesses Patti and Stephanie strike again!!! Funny since both of you are ascared of horsies!!! hee hee