- March 31, 2001
Birthday party deemed a success

"It's my party and I'll cry if I want to" goes the old tune and Saturday Robert the BabyCow put those words into action. While a few obligatory party tears were shed during the event, the overwhelming mood of the celebration was set by smiles, grins and squeals of laughter. Those in attendance joined Robert in his enthusiasm for gifts, wrapping paper and homemade clown cake.

The highlight of the party came when Robert fed himself a large helping of homemade clown cake. In his haste to devour the normally forbidden sugar he made an enormous mess. Cake on his face. Cake on his hands. Icing in his hair. A delightful mess.

"He was really, really cute trying to eat his first cake," said Ma Cow.

The party began with the opening of presents. Robert enjoyed every last gift but at times seemed to enjoy the boxes and wrapping paper a bit more.

A bumble ball was probably the single most amusing gift. It is a softball sized contraption with an electronic gyroscope inside. The gyroscope causes the "ball" to bounce and vibrate in all directions and Robert inevitably attempted to chew the "ball" which in turn shook his head amusingly.

Those in attendance were Grandma and Grandpa FedEx of Germantown, Michele and her daughter Noel and Kim from Arkansas. Also, Emily from across the barnyard showed up and kept Jordan company while the party progressed.

All look forward to next years celebration and hope that more will be able to attend this annual event.