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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 06:45:12 AM
Some of you gals wanted to see Violet riding her new (old/vintage) spring horse that we bought for her 2nd birthday gift. Here she is--this was taken last night after her Dr.'s appointment where she got her 2 year vaccinations. Guess she wanted to ride her troubles away!
The rest of these are simply from her birthday, and the night before when I caught she and her "best friend", Daisy, hanging on the couch.
Too much party!
My first attempt at making and decorating a birthday cake. Not too bad, but it SO stressed me out!
Waiting patiently for the singing to begin:
Violet and Daisy... |
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 05:57:21 AM
Mary Jane--Violet and Daisy are absolutely best friends. I think, as Violet grows and is more "aware", she's a little challenged by the size of our other 3 dogs and Daisy, well, she's a true hound--can't get her off the couch, so they snuggle together a lot, and she LOVES snacks and Violet is a 2 year old, often on a hunger strike :) They've hit a nice stride together!
The horse really is in great shape and she says, "up hohsee!" She told it "goodnight" last night and even took a purple stuffed horse toy with her to the Dr. on Monday night. Yep, girls and horses. Because my daddy was a jockey, I grew up around them, but we never owned any. I recall begging about 6 months, trying to talk them into a horse for the backyard. Our backyard seemed SO huge to me!!! My argument was that my dad wouldn't have to cut the grass because the horse would eat it!
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 3:01:48 PM
Jonni, Those pictures are so precious, I loved them all. But, that one with the little dog looking so wistfully at the sucker, priceless!!!! Violet will spend a lot of years loving that horse. It is in beautiful condition. I bet you were so excited for her to have it! Let's face it there really is something about little girls and horses, real or otherwise lol! I know I was in love with them when I was little and still get little girl excited when I see one!! Best present ever for her.
Hugs MJ
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 1:43:24 PM
Thanks, Violet--that picture of Violet and Daisy is just about the sweetest thing. In true Beagle form, Daisy just sat back and waited patiently for a lick of that sucker, all the while casting those pleading "beagle" eyes at Violet!
The horse is in really good shape. Couldn't beat $50, when a new one is much more and I like them much less. This lil' vintage horse goes with our lil' vintage house :) She's having a blast!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| Violets November |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 1:16:37 PM
What a sweetie! I love the photo with Violet and Daisy!
We still have a very similar horse that the grandkids love. Yours looks like it's in very good condition!
~Violet~
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 11:20:24 AM
I sure loved mine, Diane, and she rides one at her Nana's, that belonged to her daddy, now to all the grandchildren. I really wanted her to have one of her own so that she could ride till the cows come home!
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 10:16:00 AM
That horse brings back memories. I spent hours on one when I was little. Thanks for sharing!
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 08:22:36 AM
I know, Lisa...she really IS long! Long and thin as a rail, just like her daddy.
The cake turned out MUCH better than I expected--I had little hope for my decorating skills, and even less hope for my cake-baking skills, but it was really good. My friend here at the office, Barrie, loaned me her Wilton cake decorating kit she's has since 1978 and it worked beautifully. I was VERY nervous, and I don't know if I'll do it again, but next year is a ways off :)
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| nubidane |
Posted - Mar 01 2011 : 08:16:56 AM
Jonni
I cannot believe it has been 2 yrs. She looks so LONG!
& your cake looks fab! Did you buy some special cakemaking supplies? I could never do that! |
| violetrose |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 2:25:08 PM
Oh Jonni, That is so neat! You all are going to have fun with that horse, especially Violet! I'm excited too! :)
Hugs, Ruth
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 1:11:47 PM
Oh that is awesome, Jonni! Violet is going to love it!
Alee
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 11:02:45 AM
She rode the whole way home with it, Ruth, but she was sleeping when we put it into the car. She didn't even notice his "tail" right next to her car seat :) Didn't see it unloaded, either. She'll have to wait the long month of February, but I know it will be worth it!!!!
I'll take pictures as soon as we give it to her, if not before--it's even better than the photos on Craigs List. The horse has the original paint, and seems to be either a Dapple or Appaloosa because the horses bum has darker grey spots :)
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| violetrose |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 10:11:52 AM
Jonni, Has Violet seen her horse yet? I can hardly wait for pictures!
Hugs, Ruth
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 07:09:15 AM
We picked it up on Saturday!!!! And it's amazing! I'm so excited for her to ride it--I almost caved and gave it to her immediately, but we need to clear a little space in the back room so I can wait till her birthday at the end of the month. YAY!!!!
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 21 2011 : 6:39:41 PM
I loved my wonder horse - my mom decided I had outgrown it and donated it to our church school, I was soooo upset. Violet will love it!!
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 21 2011 : 11:30:30 AM
I wish they made them for adults! Every office should have one, let me tell you!!!
I'm super excited and we drive tomorrow to Indy to get the little gal/fella. Going to eat at our favorite restaurant for lunch on the way back (Shelbyville, Indina, Compton's Cow Palace) that I've been eating at since I was a little girl. Maybe do a little shopping in the Broad Ripple area since there are some GREAT individually owned shops there, very unique (including a Three Dog Bakery) and then home a little bit of the scenic route.
@Sharon, I know a lot of folks who buy them just to have them in the house--you should, too :)
@Frannie--Violet will be 2 on the 27th of February. We're celebrating much smaller this year, but celebrating none the less. Some spaghetti and meatballs (currently her favorite meal) and a few friends and family.
@Vicky--I know you're right! I will have as much fun as she will...I just love to hear her say, "yeeHA." It's very matter of fact and it's this little tiny voice coming from this little tiny girl who is growing up, right before my very eyes.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| mndreamer |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 2:37:46 PM
Boy does that bring back memories.... my brother and I had one too!
Jonni, I think you will have just as much fun as Violet. Enjoy!!!
~Vicky~
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. ~~Ronald Reagan
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| frannie |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 2:27:53 PM
too cute, jonni, and looks to be in great condition. i know violet will love it!
when is her birthday in february, i cant remember the exact date.
love
frannie in texas
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 11:01:55 AM
What a wonderful find for sweet Violet Jonni :) You are a great mom like Sherry said, going the extra mile to make her life so special.
My honey and I were just at an antique store Tuesday and I saw the same type of spring horse my younger brother had growing up. I wished I had one too!
~Sharon
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| cntrygrl |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 4:15:30 PM
Its beautiful Jonni!!! How fun for Violet.
Yee-Haw!
Tommie
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| violetrose |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 2:05:19 PM
Jonni, My oldest daugher had one and she rode it to death! I have photo's of her asleep on it, asleep and falling off, She loved, loved, loved that horse. She had a sock monkey and would hold it in her mouth by its tail, and there it would stay - what a sight!
I bought both of my granddaughers spring horses when they were little, they loved theirs, but nothing like Mom and Auntie did!
I just know Violet will have the best time on it - looking forward to seeing photos of that pretty little girl on her horsie!
You did good on Criags List too!
Hugs, Ruth
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 12:24:32 PM
Nah, I'm not a person who has a formal dining room or living room, we live in a cottage, so we make do with things where we have to. We have a study, and that's where the horse will probably go. Currently, her room is pretty well occupied :)
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| woolgirl |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 09:49:11 AM
We had her little push car in the living room for the longest time! I'm glad I'm not the only one!
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 08:35:47 AM
Thanks, Sherry, that's a very dear compliment. I really try to give her things that I know she'll love--things that both her daddy and I had fun with as children, but all in moderation. Everytime something new comes in, somethng gently used goes out to another child who might like it. We aren't rich, but I want her to remember her childhood as fondly as I did mine and I know my momma and daddy sacrificed a great deal for me.
@Elizabeth--she plays on her daddy's old horse at Nana's house--Loves it. Spends all her time shouting, "yee HA!" and "Gyup!" We have a small house, but we're pretty good at organization. If it's in the living room, it's in the living room :)
@Alee--Mine was a Bay, too!
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 08:26:33 AM
Jonni- That is great! I got one for Nora about a year and a half ago. She really loves hers. Ours is a bay- I like the white one two! Violet is going to love her horse!!
Alee
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 08:22:16 AM
she is going to just love it. you are such a great mommy. we see you always going the extra mile for her to have the best. i loved my horse too happy days sherrye
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