Yes, I know...two months without posting?! What happened to the 'post-something-every-other-day' girl of Samoa? Well, I can tell you. School. Going to the School of Nursing at UAkron threw a real wrench into my resolve to post frequently. Hmmm, study for Pathophysiology or type up a post? Somehow, the Patho won out every time.
Yes, in all seriousness, I do apologize for the lateness of this post. Some of you have started to complain, but most of you have managed to remain patient. Thanks so much for that!
Okay, so what's been happening (besides college) in the Perkins household? For starters, a couple weeks ago we hosted a open-house for college students! Six students showed up--three from Case Western, two from UAkron, and one from Kent. Despite the cold weather (at one point it was even sleeting a little), we intrepid college students fed calves, went on a hayride, and ate a lot of cheeseball. The Pierce family graciously helped us host the event, contributing their time, energy, and, most importantly, about a million homemade desserts (more or less).
Here's a sampling of terrific pictures from the world-renowned photographer (my Mom; she's very dedicated) who covered the event. Enjoy!
Yes, in all seriousness, I do apologize for the lateness of this post. Some of you have started to complain, but most of you have managed to remain patient. Thanks so much for that!
Okay, so what's been happening (besides college) in the Perkins household? For starters, a couple weeks ago we hosted a open-house for college students! Six students showed up--three from Case Western, two from UAkron, and one from Kent. Despite the cold weather (at one point it was even sleeting a little), we intrepid college students fed calves, went on a hayride, and ate a lot of cheeseball. The Pierce family graciously helped us host the event, contributing their time, energy, and, most importantly, about a million homemade desserts (more or less).
Here's a sampling of terrific pictures from the world-renowned photographer (my Mom; she's very dedicated) who covered the event. Enjoy!
Xiaoshu feeds Callie and Fauna, who were very happy about the open-house and supported the idea throughout, since they got a lot of sweetfeed out of it!
Yes, it was windy; that accounts for the state of my hair and skirt! From L: Michelle, me, Xiaoshu, Hua, Tanya, and Kim.
Mrs. Pierce and Sarah, dessert-baker extraordinaires!
Jamie, me and Michelle--three good friends from UAkron. We're all sophomores in the Nursing program.
Andrew and Jonathan discuss something deep and unfathomable (like sports teams).
One of the 'mane' attractions--our cat! He and Hua have always been good friends, though, as he gets heavier, it may be harder to hold him!
Four very lovely Asian ladies...
...two funny guys (and a Steinway piano)...
....and a talented and beautiful harpist. Yes, Abby, I said that without any bribery involved.
Girls Group Shot (except for William, of course!)
On the hayride. It was chilly, which explains the blankets; we don't normally take those...
Cute, warm kids! Look at William's red nose and cheeks! Mr. Pierce kept a close eye on him.
"What?! Me?! Feed a calf? Well, okay, if you think it'll be okay." (translated via facial expression)
Michelle feeding one of the calves, a Jersey.
Jamie feeding this year's kid.
Around the campfire, making s'mores. Sarah's face tells us how cold it was outside!
Hua had never made s'mores before, and needed a little coaching....
But the first bite was obviously worth it!
Time to get thawed out with a rousing game of Dutch Blitz! Abby teaches the rules to the players.
And one totally random picture of Tanya looking adorable on an entirely different day! The cat doesn't look as thrilled.
It was a great day--thanks to everyone who came!
It was a great day--thanks to everyone who came!
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