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
Linda Deutsch
What a handsome boy he is and such a loving mother is Life is Sweet! In these times of such sadness all over the world, these wonderful posts are so uplifting. Zenny, what a great friend you are and such a big heart you have – your little one is so lucky. Thanks so much to all your connections for brightening our days with these updates. Love you all.
Karen Schmiede
So happy for Life is Sweet and her little one. Hope he has a long and happy life.
Linda
The foal is adorable, congrats to Life is Sweet, love the photos.
Terry
Oh Z and Dottie thanks for the wonderful news about both of our girls!! I have been thinking of LIS steady and was praying for good news!! She and baby look fantastic, God bless them. Also, Z so happy about your good news too! You will be a great Mom just like LIS!! Love to you all! xxxxoooo
Suzen
Greetings Zenyatta!
Such wondeful news about your friend Life Is Sweet. Looks like she has a nice big boy there.
Have a SWEET day!
Vicki
Awesome BIG colt!! I LOVE his face marking!! Congrats to all! And congrats on another great scan! Will you share the sex of the foal if you find out? Hope so. Love ya Zenny!!
Amy
Congrats on the scan. Strike It Sweet would be a good name for that cute little fella.
Martha Wentling
This little colt is sure to be a winner. He’s certainly got the posing for the camera part down. Too Cute! Congrats to Mom to Smart Strike and anyone and everyone who was around or helped out. Pears and bananas for all!!!!!!
Wendy Bratten
Thank you so much for letting us know about Life Is Sweet’s wonderful news. Is there anything as cute as a newborn foal?
Sarah Powell
What a great post today! Zenny is right on schedule and a new little colt hits the ground and what a cutie. He looks strong and alert and Life is Sweet looks good – so glad everything went fine. Hope we get some pictures when they are ready to be turned out – love watching them run and kick when they realize they are in a larger space – too cute! Thanks Dottie, as always and Sarah for sharing pics.
Jo-An Holleman
No matter how down i am your Diary Posts always makes me Happy Love The Whole Zenyatta Team!!!!!!!!!
Cheryl
Thrilled about the news and the wonderful photos. I soooo appreciate Dottie keeping us all in the loop about the new adventures that you are having. Keep well and enjoy the treats! Love you all!
Cathleen
How Sweet It Is! Congratulations Life Is Sweet. I’ve been waiting anxiously for this news and am so excited. The pictures are darling. He is absolutely adorable!!! And Life Is Sweet looks like such the proud and nurturing mama! XOXO
bobbykstrel
Thanks for the baby pics and scan update! At what age does the baby get a name?
Tory
I like Sweet Smarts
Lisa g
Congratulations to Life is Sweet…and her baby boy..
Glad to hear that you and your baby are progessing nicely. More when I get home..I love you…Lisa g
Kim S
Congratulations to Life Is Sweet and Smart Strike!!! What a wonderful, perky little fellow they have. Patiently waitng for a year from now for this same kind of news from you Zenny. :)
Lotsa love to all.
Julie Anderson
Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures of Life is Sweet and the newborn colt. They should name him “LIFE IS ZEN”…just a thought after his Auntie Zenyatta! I can’t wait for you to have yours Zenyatta. Oh what a special day that will be too. So looking forward to it. HUGS-LOVES-n-KISSES!!!
judy berube
To: Laura J
Your post made me laugh out loud. Could picture John in the video trying to wake Life is Sweet and get her to stand up. Very funny.
Trisha Veazey
Congratulations to “Life is Sweet” and her new baby. His blaze is very similar to yours. Too cute.
Enjoy today while it is warm.
Love hugs and kisses
Lori K
CONGRATULATIONS to life is sweet and her new baby colt. He is TOO CUTE! I am glad to hear your scan went well ZENNY. Enjoy your pears and bananas. Dottie, THANK YOU for sharing the photos and update on life is sweet and her baby colt. LOVE YA Z XOXO…
Kathy Kimber
Zenyatta, This day is just TO WONDERFUL I’m so happy for Life Is Sweet and her beautiful baby. She is going to be a good mommy. So happy about the pictures. I’m also so thankful your scan went well. It’s all so exciting. You must thank Dottie for me. She is so great she does such a good job helping you with this blog and thinking of such neat things for us all like the contest she sure makes everything about your blog special. Please thank Sarah for the great pictures today. She and Dottie are making us all feel so close to you. Enjoy yourself dear lady. Hugs
Rita Stack
Thanks Z, they are adorable mom and baby foal. Your special day will be here before long you will be wonderful.Big hugs to you.
teresa
The Circle of Life! Beautiful!
Isabelle
Absolutely Precious! And he does look like he has the same marking on his forehead as Zenyatta.
Thank you for pictures. It’s such a treat for us to see all that’s happening.
Renee
I wish I looked that good 3 hours after having a baby. :)
Morgan Stewart
Looks To Be A Future Champ? What Do You think? thank You Z, For Sharing! Be Sure To Tell Life Is Sweet, Her Colt Is Stunning!
Leeann
Congrats Life is Sweet! he’s soo cute!!!
Thank you Z for the pictures!!!….so glad to know you are are doing so well too!!!! happy day!!!! :)
Sheri
Awww! Hes adorable!!! Hey, maybe he’ll be famous one day!! And I’m glad to hear that everything is going well with your pregancy as well! Love you!!! :D
PerkyGreen
Awesome photos,LIS looks as though she will be a great MOM,and her baby boy looks to be healthy & strong, great to see. Can’t wait to see your foal baby girl a whole 10 months to go. Glad to hear all went well with your scan, stay sound & healthy and eat to your hearts content. LOTS”O”LOVE