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
Rosemarie Cola
Happy Anniversary you two newleyweds!
May you be happy for many years to come.
nancy
Happy Aniversary to two of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Here is to many more ahead, you both are perfect together. I think I can speak for alot of us that we all feel as though we have been right along there with you both these last 8 years. How time goes by. With much love to you both, conrats on yet another milestone. The photos are stunning, Sophie looks so cute. You both are very blessed. Have fun today and always.
Carole #42 Wisconsin
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to to very, very, special people..have a great, day. Z hugs to you both.
Zenyatta our queen have a wonderful with your special friend TT. Take care and kisses on your soft nose and baby too.
XOXO
Karen Gogue
Sophie Shirreffs
Please give your Mom and Dad an extra lick or two on the cheek for their special day! A Paws-itively Hoofray day! Congratulations Dottie and John! Sigh, Dottie, I am still looking for that male Dottie …..
dunie
May all your dreams come true, John and Dottie!
Cheryl Y
HAPPY ANIVERSITY to JOHN and DOTTIE,hope you have many more!!Zenny,I donate to Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue Inc.in Lancaster,Ca,they have rescued a lot of horses from feed lots and slaughter houses.In the last letter,I received from them,they had a picture of a filly named Sukie and her foal(you’ll love this)named ZENYATTA!!!She is too cute,just like you!I hope all of your fans will dig in their pockets and send this ranch something.After all how can we fans let a little foal named for the Queen Zenyatta want for anything?If I were more talented on the computer,I would send you a copy of the picture,but sadly,I’m not!Keep Castleton in mind,they just opened 2 more farms and they need the help.Love You ZEN!
Cheryl Y
DUH!!I proof read my comment twice and misspelled anniversary!!!
mary bobolis
HAPPY ANNIVESARY to John and Dottie. It’s so obvious when you are together the love that you both share. I absolutely loved the picture of the “adorable SOPHIE SHIRREFFS” dressed in her Christmas costume. Too Cute, I must say.
Lori K
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND MANY MORE…..I LOVE YOU ZENNY AND BABY Z…..SAY HELLO TO TASTY…..HAVE A GREAT DAY…..
Karen
Happy anniversary, you two! You both have been very gracious, welcoming people and I wish you many happy years for the future.
Donna from Baltimore
Congratulations John and Dottie!!!! Two of the nicest people on earth, how serendipitous that you found each other!!
Dani
Dottie and John – Congratulations on eight wonderful years together. I wish you many blessings in the years to come. You have become as special to us all as you are to all who know and love you. Thank you for all your kindnesses and generosity in sharing Zenyatta and her world and the world of Barn 55 with us. Hopefully you know how much this all means to us. Kiss little Sophie for me and enjoy this wonderful and special day. Much love – Dani
sharon in seattle
happy anniversary and MANY, MANY more to Dottie and John!
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
@Dawn Conrad – well said (as usual).
Marian M.
Celebrate! Nothing is as important as a loving and caring relationship. Congratulations! May you enjoy many happy years together and with the humans, horses, dogs, and cats at home and
in Barn 55.
Debbie G/Kentucky
Happy anniversary John and Dottie! It’s so nice that two such wonderful people found each other. I hope you have many, many more anniversaries to come. And little Sophie is just too cute!
Celeste
Happy Anniversary to dear John and Dottie – what a beautiful pair of people!!! The blessings of your marriage show through in the generosity and kindness you share with us and through allowing us to participate from afar as devoted fans of our Queen. Thank you so very much!!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Sharon Call– we’ve missed you. Thanks for the link!
@Sue Fredrick–lol–Terry Crow, head jokester and jinxer!
@Denise in AZ– great idea to protect baby in that way!
janet Cutting
A GREAT BIG HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO JOHN AND DOTTIE!!!!! My husband (Larry) and I have been married only for 7 years. We had a long distance relationship– I lived in Florida and he lived in Wisconsin– both of us very dedicated to our careers. Well, the moment my husband and I knew we were meant for each other was at the airport restaurant–I was getting ready to leave to go back to Florida and we were going to have lunch– we each were holding these huge menus in front of our faces and not concentrating on food– and then the waitress came up and said– Are you ready?–Do you know what you want-? That was our moment!!!– Yes, I do !!! Time really is precious –our lives can change in just a whisper. Thanks, for all you do for this Diary and the love and devotion you have for Zenyatta and all animals. Janet C in WISCONSIN!!!!!!!!!
Sarah Powell, Clemson, SC
Happy Anniversary to two very special people – I’m glad you found each other and found Queen Z! Tomorrow would have been my parents anniversary – I lost my Dad to cancer at age 75 in 1988 and my mom at age 95 in 2005 to Alzheimer’s but I always think of them on their special day. Now it will be easy to remember the Sherriffs anniversary!
@ Denise in AZ – love that idea to keep baby dry – hope you post a pic on Z’s facebook page.
Karen Gogue
Ahhhh Dawn C. <3 <3
Jeanie
Dear John and Dottie,
Happy Anniversary and best wishes for many more wonderful years together and possibly more Zenyatta’s in your future? The two of you mean so much to all of us here and I simply join in the many voices here wishing you both the very best life has to offer!
Jeanie
Lou Ann
Happy Anniversary Dottie & John! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Annie
Happy Anniversary, John and Dottie! Wishing you many, many more. And a Happy Christmas Week to you all!
Georgia Harper< Seattle, WA
Dear John and Dottie: Wishing you both a wonderful and very Happy Anniversary. I have been unable to write much lately but have read all the beautiful posts, especailly the one about friends. For those of you who had followed the little filly Autumn that was born just before her mom died, she is at Hope for Horses in Woodinville, WA and I went there for volunteer orientation last weekend and got to see her. I got the cutest video of her running around and would love to share it but am not sure how to go about that. Hugs to all
Kari Bussell/sending prayers & love from Tn.
Dearest Dottie & Mr. Shirreffs,
I hope today has been as perfect as The Queen and filled with all the JOY you have given me over the years. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you both for sharing YOUR Joy with US!..I will love you both until the 12th of never…Youare both such amazing people!May this new year bring you peace, love health & and JOY!
Happy Anniversary!!!
PS- I could just reach through my computer and squeeze Sophie Shirreffs to pieces! Nothing but JOY!!
Lover of Horses
Happy Anniversary, John and Dottie! Best wishes on this special day!
Kari Bussell/sending prayers & love from Tn.
@Barbara Wood- I watched every moment of your ~#1 Baylor~ Lady Bears beat UConn. what a exciting game. I thought of You the entire game. I was very, very Happy for you. Also, how funny!.. yes, even Tennesseans laugh when we drive by that big Soddy Daisy sign.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: Thank you for letting us know about YOUR John and Dottie’s anniversary. They are a very special couple –not only because of who they are, wonderful people, but because of what they mean to all of us–YOUR many, many fans. We adore them. John and Dottie: on your very special day, I wish you both all the happiness in the world and many years to share and enjoy your love with one another. Happy Anniversary!
P.S. Zenny, I received your holiday ornament today. It’s proudly hanging on my Christmas tree.
@Georgia Harper< Seattle, WA: Thanks for the update on Autumn. I would love to see the video. I am sure someone can let you know how to post it.
@Karen Gogue or Kari Bussell would you be able to help Georgia!
Sandra Bennington
A very HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to John & Dottie!
Love the pink rose!!