Happy Monday Everyone!
I can’t believe how quickly the time is flying by. It is the beginning of another week! Everyone is so busy getting ready for the holidays and all of the upcoming festivities that this time of the year brings.
On this day, though, I’d like to take a moment and wish MY JOHN and DOTTIE…Happy Anniversary #8! At one o’clock in the afternoon on December 19, 2003…they were married! As Dottie was commenting to MY JOHN this morning…and “WHAT A FABULOUS 8 YEARS IT HAS BEEN! WE ARE SO, SO FORTUNATE AND BLESSED!”
Needless to say, I agree! I have been around for most of this time…and enjoying every moment with them. Since they both spend a great deal of time doing HORSE ACTIVITIES and at BARN 55…it is as though WE ARE ALL ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY!
The “adorable SOPHIE SHIRREFFS” asked that I extend her special greetings to them on this day as well.
Cheers and Blessings to all!
I must say, this is such a FUN way to begin a holiday week of celebration…wishing MY JOHN and DOTTIE all the best on their special day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Such a beautiful and perfect rose signifying the exceptional loving wedding anniversary of John & Dottie Shirreffs. They are such a special couple and wish them the best of what life has to offer. And dearest little Sophie, she is surely a one of a kind sweetie that surely fills the Shirreffs life with lots of love.
The celebration of Dottie and John’s life together is such a wonderful way to start the holiday celebrations of the upcoming days.
Hoping that you too Zenyatta, are enjoying the festivities. Sending my Love & Blessings with lots of hugs and kisses your way!
Astrid
Wishing you a wonderful anniversary and many, many more!:)
Betsy McGrath
Zenyatta speaking for Sophie: TOO CUTE!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Dawn–congratulations to your parents. That is quite a milestone!
Lucia
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! :) May you have many more peaceful and happy years together! God bless you both. Hugs to Zenyatta,
Susan in TN
@Trina: I’m sure I overlooked it, but I didn’t see anything about the blind filly on Equi-Army’s FB page or website. Do you know where to look?? Thanks!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Friend Barbara W.:
I try to keep up with Z’s Diary every day. At least try to read all the posts. I miss the connection to all of you. Love and Hugs, JB.
Karen
Happy Anniversary Dottie and John. And many blessings to you always. And a big hug and kiss to Zenyatta.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Terry Crow:
As President of the New England Chapter of Rednecks I have to thank you for brightening our days with your wonderful jokes and humor. Also, I don’t know if they’re mean, but those Rhode Island Red roosters can be fierce when protecting their territory in the barn yard. Hugs, Judy and Russ
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
@Dottie and John, Happy Anniversary.
@Sophie–Awwwww! Adorable!
Jan S. in Houston
Happy Anniversary Dottie & John. God Bless both of you. Oh!! and little Sophie too. Hope you are having a nice day Big Mama. Stay happy, healthy and warm. xoxo.
Janet Newman
Happy Anniversary Dottie and John with many more to come!
Keri Mattingly
Happy Anniversary John and Dottie!! Enjoy celebrating your special day!!!
Katie Clawson
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JOHN AND DOTTIE!!! And happy 300th post!
I hope you are well miss Zenyatta :) Take care of yourself and your foal!
Love, Katie(future jockey)
Pam Homeier
Happy anniversary from Kansas! Love Zenyatta! Have mini poodles at home but they are black. Show them in obedience.
The Kennedys in San Diego
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to two exceptional people — John and Dottie. Our very best wishes for many, many more.
We will be celebrating our anniversary later this month.
Eblouissante asked us to add her best wishes as well. “Bon Anniversaire de Mariage. Huit ans! Mais oui!”
Suzie Stammer
Yes indeed, happy anniversary from Lexington to you!!! I’ll bet those 8 years have been the best ever and here’s to many, many more years of happiness for the two of you.
And thank you so much for keeping this diary going. It is truely a gift to us all.
Love,
Suzie Stammer
Pam
Happy Anniversary and many, many more! The three of you make an adorable family. Sophie looks like a trained model, sitting so pretty in the basket! I’m guessing that Dottie had pink roses in her wedding bouquet! So did I!
Yes, time flies, Zenyatta. It won’t be long until Santa Claus will be visiting you and bringing lots of treats to you because I know you are on Santa’s Nice List. Don’t be frightened by the reindeer! I bet Santa will be tempted to hitch you up to his sleigh but explain to him that you’re expecting and you need to keep all four hooves on the ground.
Enjoy your week, Zenny! Tell Tasty, Hi for me! Love you!
Jill in Jersey
There’s no dog cutier than the one-and-only Sophie Shirreffs!! Happy Anniversary to your mom and dad!!
suew/Va
Zenny, thank you for alerting us to John and Dottie’ anniversary. I am sending warm wishes and hoping only the very best in life comes to these great people. Without your John we wouldn’t know about YOU and your Dottie is your muse so we continue sharing you life as well as those of your amazing team.
Jeanette
Happy 8th Anniversary!!! I pray that the two of you are blessed with 80 more years! Happy Monday Zenny, you are beautiful!!
sue and Tony
John and Dottie, we are sending a HIGH HOOF to you on your special day. Zenny always is willing to share great news with us and this certainly qualifies in that category. May God continue to bless all of you with his goodness.
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Happy Anniversary John and Dottie, enjoy this very special day. The photos are awesome, a lovely rose and the adorable Miss Sophie. I wonder who is the gardener, the flowers look wonderful. I’m still trying to catch up after a somewhat stressful time last week and finish up the Christmas preparations.
WILD HORSES
Happy Anniversary!!! Sofie Shirreffs is so cute! Lori
Jan Doyle / Texas
Happy Anniversary John and Dottie!
Elaine G from Deerfield, Illinois
Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple. It is so strange to send my best wishes to a couple I have never met….Such is the magic of the Zenyatta website. Over the months of reading Dottie/Zenyatta’s posts, I have formed a strong attachment to the whole Zenyatta nation -the horse, the connections, and the posters. I have gotten to know you all, little by little, and feel as if I am part of this large extended family. So once again Happy Anniversary John and Dottie –thanks so much for making this possible…
maryp (New York)
Zenyatta, you have a most wonderful family. Thank you for letting us know of the milestones for them. Hearty, Happy Anniversary John & Dottie…such a nice way to start the holiday week. Enjoy to the fullest!
Denise AZ RedNeck
Tell me if you think this is redneck–
It rained here yesterday afternoon, so the horses were wet as the sun set… afraid that it might freeze over night, we cut the sleeves and neck opening off a sweatshirt… pulled it over little Pepper’s head, slipped her front legs in the arm holes and tucked her in for the night!! She didnt bat an eye!! LOL and even after more rain over night, she was dry this morning!! YeeHaw
Denise AZ RedNeck
oh- i have photo for proof! :) LOL
Sharon Call, Atlanta, GA
To All Zenyatta Fans. I hope this link works for you. It’s just TOO CUTE!
http://www.americangreetings.com/ecards/christmas/traditional/pn/3173936?navtype=exmascat1
If it won’t open, just cut and paste to your browser. MERRY CHRISTMAS!