Good Morning Everyone,
This is such a fabulous, fabulous day! I am so excited for my dear friend, LIFE IS SWEET! She had a lovely bay COLT yesterday…March 23…by SMART STRIKE. Here she is with him when he is just several hours old. She is snuggling up and bonding with him in the stall. She will be a WONDERFUL MOTHER. Life is Sweet is such a loving horse. I know she will share all of her fabulous qualities with her new FOAL.
I’m experiencing so many new concepts in my life right now. I know my dear friend will be a wonderful MOTHERHOOD role model for ME! She is a first time MOM now like I will be next year. This makes it all so interesting!
Life is Sweet told me that foals normally stand up very soon after they are born. They may be a little wobbly at first when trying to stand up as it is all so new to them to use their legs after months of being inside the MOM. Once a bit more secure on their feet, the most important thing for them to do is nurse well. Under normal conditions and if all is going well, the baby will be up and moving around and nursing within an hour/hour and a half or so after birth. The first nursing experiences are so important as the milk contains colostrum which is essential for a newborn foal.
Life is Sweet is elated! Her baby is adorable and all has gone very well for both of them. I am so HAPPY and PROUD of her!
ALL IS ALSO GOING GREAT FOR ME! On my 28 day scan…all is A-OK. Everything looks fabulous! YIPPEE! The next scan will be at the 42 day stage of my pregnancy. It is a very important one. I’m feeling terrific, having fun, and so happy! Upon hearing all of this good news today, I think I’m going to celebrate! Treats of pears and bananas will make it all complete!
Have a great day!
With Love,
Hugs to all~(Especially to LIFE IS SWEET and her adorable Smart Strike colt!)
Z
Trina Nagele
@Cathie — Oh, my goodness! I just watched that video you linked to of the puppy and the horse! It’s one of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen! And the music background, “Puppy Love,” was just perfect! Well. today certainly was a day for good news and precious pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Joan
What wonderful news for both you with your scan and for Life Is Sweet and her brand new baby colt. He is adorable and his mom’s name is quite prophetic. I know she will be a wonderful mom just as I know you will, Zenyatta dear. I’m so happy for you all.
Lisa T
Congrats to Life is Sweet, her colt is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting/sharing the great pictures. So happy to hear all is going well with your pregnancy Zenyatta. You will make a wonderful mom!! Love & Hugs to you! XXOXX
Kim Noble
Great news on 2 fronts! So happy for Life Is Sweet and even happier your scan can back just the way we all wanted it to. I can’t wait to see you with your new baby next year.
Kathryn Cogswell
Dear Trina Nagele: Seeing your note, above, I`d like to thank you for the sweet way you were able to express a sentiment I rather bungled . .. ‘there is a time for every purpose.. .’ Kc.
Barbara Bowen
congratulations Life is Sweet on such a perfectly beautiful boy! Thank you Zenyatta for sharing this precious moment with us. We love you forever Zenyatta!
Michele
Congratulations to Life is Sweet- what a beautiful colt. Many, many, thanks for the pictures – Team Z is GREAT ! Way to go Z on your 28 day scan :)
Carmela Bozulich
Beautiful baby…well done, LIS. That will be you next year Lady Z…praying all continues to go well for you.
Barbara Sanders
And look she’s lost all her baby weight already. Must have been all that great training by John.
No more sleeping in til 9:30 Momma.
Valeria Cannon
Hip…Hip…Hooray!!!!! Congrats all around:) Lady Z thank you so much for the most anticipated baby (foal) announcement, thank the Wygoods for sharing their joy with us, we truly appreciate their genorosity. Since you and LIS were best buds and stallmates, does this make you an auntie/godmare? MiLady, I’m so happy that your scan went well (I knew it would), it’s sooo exciting going thru your pregnancy with you and learning as we go. If I had you as a teacher in school, I probably would have chosen veternary medicine instead of pharmacy:) From what I hear, your Bernie had a heck of a birthday and a surprise ;) party to boot! What a busy and blessful couple of days!
@ Shari Voltz, what an exciting topic and
time for your students!!!
@Sarah- thank you soooo much for taking the time out of your busy schedule and taking the pics of Life is Sweet and her beautiful colt:) Dottie, what more can we say, we love you and all of Team Z, you guys are ‘simply the best’:) :)
Life is Sweet, wishing ‘the fire of the mare and the strength of the stud, and may he always run with the wind in his mane’ for your new foal. He’s ‘Too Cute’:)
Hugs and Kisses to All,
Valeria
Yeva
Congrats to Life is Sweet for her foal! And i’m soo glad that your pregnancy is coming along well. Hugs and kisses.
judy berube
To: Cathie
Thank you for that video of the pup and horse. It’s precious. Judy and Russ
Elizabeth
What delightful news! It’s great to know that your scan went well. Thank-you for the adorable pics of Life Is Sweet and her little colt. He looks very mature for being so young. Thanks to Dottie for all the updates, and love to our Queen.
HappyHarriet
@Robbie Pfeufer Kahn – THANK YOU for such an enlightening education on the nursing process and the science behind it. It explains why I’ve been back to look at the baby pictures and his nursing several times today! (I think I must be addicted to the oxytocin it produces in my brain!) And with each gaze, I have to say I do feel more bonded to the little one. I notice the splotches/spots on his little rump, not unlike some markings on Mommie. Who wouldn’t like to give him a huge hug? And the feeling is very life affirming. You are right, Robbie – the energy produced when we see Zenyatta and her baby will have the power to throw a lot of love and light around the Universe!
Dawn Conrad
@Shari Voltz – So happy to see your post. Left a message for you on 209, hope you had a chance to read it. Wishing you a fabulous Friday, my friend :)
@Kathryn Cogswell – I actually did not see an entry by Michael, but I know they visit, so wanted to leave a message in case and to honor Norty. I had read about it on the Bloodhorse and then immediately went to Val’s blog. I agree, she is a wonderful writer and I read her posts religiously. Thank you for posting the link. I just love Old Friends and visit whenever I am in Kentucky. Looking to stop by the Saratoga farm this summer also. I have not been there yet.
Susan
Hi Z
The pictures are beautiful…and made me cry.”LIFE” IS sweet….and such a miracle! Thanks for sharing.
Dawn Conrad
@Cathie – Be still my heart, how could you not fall in love with the little star of the “Puppy Love” video. As Zenny says, absolutely TOO CUTE!! Thank you :)
carolyn
I absolutely love the video of the puppy and the horse. It was just “TOO CUTE”. Like Zenny and Dottie says.
Laura
Congrats to your friend, Life Is Sweet. She & her baby look perfect. Isn’t life sweet?….Thank you so much for sharing. I’d love to share a pic of a little 24hr old filly at our clinic, but I don’t know how, but she is on my facebook page. Her mom had colid surgery (twist) but she is doing well. Big Hug.XO Laura
Mary H.
Awesome news. Thanks for sharing with us. Your posts brighten my day. Can’t help but notice that you are living proof that thinking positive thoughts bring positive results. Love to you Zenny and Team Z.
Shari Voltz
Good Morning Zenyatta from East Liverpool Middle School. The children were excited about Life Is Sweet’s foal. He is so cute. We thank you for sharing this with us. We are all learning so much about horses. (Dottie you can come into my classroom any time :) Have a beautiful day Queen Z and remember we all love YOU. Hugs and many Kisses from Shari Voltz and Homeroom 215. XXXOOO
@Dawn thank you for the support. It means a lot coming from you. I am hoping you win the bronze. You have a way with words my friend. It was such a busy day yesterday. I hope you are feeling well and YOU are always in my prayers.
Shari Voltz
have a nice time with your new baby we think that is so sweet…<3 love mrs.voltz class….and by kaycie and erin..(:
lizzy
@Cathie
ADORABLE!!! For those that missed this vidoe, YOU MUST scroll back to link and view.
Evy
Congratulations to Life is Sweet and her beautiful new foal. Yay Zenyatta on a healthy scan. You ALL are so special!!!
lizzy
And for those that missed link that I put on DP#209, here it is again. I think it’s fitting to double post this link since it’s a video of Life Is Sweet at 55 (John trying to wake her).
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idWtmffgNzU
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The above pictures are absolutely beautiful.
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Z, looks like it could be another rainy day for you. Perfect day for a mud bath. ;)
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Lastly, thank you SARAH for the pictures!
Alexandra Bowdoin
What beautiful pictures. Congrat’s to your friend LIS…Thank you Dottie and Team Z at LEF.
Jenna
I can’t stop looking at them both looking right at the camera…so sweet! Too cute dolls. Good luck!
TGIF!
Someone’s birthday is one week from today!
Tina Rodgers
Congrats to Life is Sweet! Her young colt is absolutely adorable!! Awesome news about u to Z!!! I am so excited I can barely wait!!! OMG!! Hugs and Kisses
Eve
great news and love the pictures. Happy about your scan. Thanks for all the news.
Nancy O.
Once again we are treated with an exceptional image of one of God’s magic moments. There is no mistaking the LOVE in the picture of Life is Sweet and her newborn colt. Being retired has its Blessings and this time next year we anticipate an equally heartwarming shot of our Queen Z and her firstborn !!!