Happy Friday!
I sincerely hope the first week of 2012 has been a very good one for you, your friends and families! The NEW YEAR here at Lane’s End is off to a wonderful beginning. The weather in Lexington has really been rather pleasant. So far, it has been a much more mild winter than I experienced last year when arriving at my new home.
Dottie was teasing David this morning and asking…”What happened to the 7 degrees we were in last December?” It has not been anything like that to date. I must say TASTY and I are enjoying all of our time outdoors. It has rained a bit and that is terrific! The rain has provided ME with several fun opportunities to ‘roll and play in the mud’. Fortunately, Matt takes such great care of ME that I was ‘bathed and polished’ afterwards! He is such a GREAT SPORT! I am truly one fortunate horse to have so much personal attention!
Many of you are already keeping track of the time until MY BIG EVENT happens. Since it is so new to ME…and this is the first time I am experiencing all of the life changes with becoming a MOM…I am going day by day, taking great care of myself, eating right, and enjoying every moment!
We do have something very special to share with you today. Last November, when the video feed was being organized for my ZENYATTA BREEDERS’ CUP PARTY, I was able to meet MY PLUSHIE for the very first time. This PLUSHIE was created especially of ME for ME! I was able to see it… play with it… and ‘check it out’. What a thrill! I must say (BLUSH, BLUSH), I think they did an absolutely fabulous job capturing ME and ALL of my features! Purchase one here.
CAN YOU IMAGINE ME and A BABY ME?
The thought of having someone to nurture and care for is truly something to appreciate and look forward to in each of the coming months!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Have a fabulous weekend…and enjoy all of the good racing around the country!)
Z
Cynthia H./Santa Anita Girl
I have fallen in love…all over again!
12th Heart
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
12th Heart :-)
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
Yes, I did too; she is so sweet she is one in a million, Ingrid.
Betsy Lafferty
She is so extremely gentle.
Alia Abu-Bakr
I just bought my special Queen Z and Baby Z!! I will treasure it always. I love you so much. You are so special and amazing. I can’t wait until Baby Z is born. XO smooches-MAUH!!
Kari Bussell/Tn.
I hope your strength is holding up for your second attempt to return to work. Please blow kisses to Utopian. I agree I fall even more in love with the Queen every day. I love you dear friend. 12th-Heart….
Dear Zenyatta,
What a absolute JOY ! You plushie is fabulous, precious and it is something so special of you and baby Z/B. Your photo today is also in my top ten. I just love it! You look so very beautiful and the awesome backdrop looks like home to me. I do live in your neck of the woods you know.-LOL. Your plushie will be super special to me. I can’t wait to get it. Good luck to Utopian running at Santa Anita today in the
Grade II San Pasqual (4:07—7:07eastern)- race 8
UTOPIAN/CHANTAL SUTHERLAND/SHIRREFFS/MOSS
GO! UTOPIAN!! GO!!!!
Cindy McConnell, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Zenny congrats on a beautiful plushy. My daughter loves it and we can’t wait to order one.
Have a great day in your mild weather. We have 8″of snow on the ground with -9 degreeC.
Ciao Cindy
Cindy McConnell, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
You’re right we are having mild weather here, we hope it continues. Zenyatta is soooo gentle she’ll make an excellent mom!!!
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Hi, Cindy! When Abigail in Montreal sees this, I’m sure she’ll say it’s nice to see another Canuck posting! Best wishes to all our Z friends in Canada.
@Terry Crow—Other Canadians you might want to invite to the Canadian Redneck chapter to join Brenda S in Fort Erie in addition to Cindy in Ottawa and Abigail in Montreal are Wiggy in Ottawa, Lynne Langill in Surrey, British Columbia, Annette Reynar in Ontario, and Linda (city and province unknown). Have I left anyone out?
carol in utah
this is simply TOO CUTE…..you are going to be a great mom….remember i have 45 yr as a nurse and last 15 with babies…..enter me in the nanny stakes….have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend…..kisses for your soft nose and some for tasty too
Gloria Jeanne in the "O.C." SO CAL
Happy Friday Zenyatta!!! Thanks for the post today!!! I am soo HAPPY I can’t even type…. Have a Great Weekend Momma Z – hugs and love to you and your little one.
Linda
Love the video. Where do you get the plush toy?
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
http://www.zenyattashop.com/zenyatta-plushie.html
Click on the link provided to order one :-D
Cathy Braun-Emig
What a cute Plushie! You and Tasty have a Great Weekend! Take care mommies to be!
>^..^<
Kim
You sure do know how to pose Zenny! And your plushy is adorable!
Terri
Hey there, I hope you had a nice holiday. Happy New Year. Love the plushy. Hope you are enjoying the mild winter. HUGS. Love ya
Gloria Jeanne in the "O.C." SO CAL
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY – I can’t wait until February!!!!!
christina
ooh..a plushie? must have one! then my FB page fan page can include some Zenyatta adventures. :)
Courtney hanson
I remember when I went to see you win your 19th. Always will be an unforgettable memory. You are so gorgeous! Miss you in California! Hope to see you one day! <3
Dawn in Ohio
Oh, what an adorable video! Zenyatta is so loving and patient. I can’t wait to see her as a mom.
Have a great weekend. Hugs and kisses for Zenny from Ohio. XOXOXO
LaurieK
She compared the tastes of the plushie and carrot, and after careful consideration, declared carrots superior. :)
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
LaurieK – How funny!
suew/Va
OMG! You’re right! :-)
Beth Buckley
Too cute. She’s a lucky girl to have so many people who idolize her. Hope her foal has her ears and disposition.
Lisann
Love the plushie! Will definately be ordering one soon!
JudyPA
Be still my heart! Oh, Zenyatta your plushies are adorable :D
Hugs and kisses to you and Tasty – have a great weekend!
Bobbi
That video is TOO CUTE!
Ann Maree / Tennessee
THANK YOU, Z!! Brings tears….miss seeing you so much “live”….Hugs, sweet girl!!
Trisha
I remember this well from your BC Party. You are just so easy to fall in love with. Have a great weekend , it is going to be a pretty one.
Love you, love you, love you
Love hugs and kisses big girl
anita
Oh my gosh that is the cutest video ever!! Aaaaaw and I want a plushie:) She is sooo beautiful-WOW
Mary / Lynchburg, VA
You are so wonderful Z…… we all know that …..but still amazing ….when we see just how cute and fun you are eating a carrot ……. spending time with your friends…… and checking out your Plushie….. you were even gentle with it…….like giving it a little hug …… as I have said……..you are from Heaven…….no other horse in this world like you……..and I am so glad that God sent you to Ann and Jerry…….because they have been so wonderful to share you with us……..and then to have Dottie and John sharing you with us……..by keeping us up to date with all the big things….but taking time to share the small special moments of you with us …….like you seeing your Plushie. Thank you so much Dottie…..I know you are the one who keeps all this rolling. Also again thanks Ann, Jerry, and John……. God Bless you all!!!
Brigid
Me too. lol
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Mary, I left a birthday poem for you on #411 early in the morning of your birthday.
Dawna
These really are too cute! I’m going to have to order one!
Bryna Dambrowski
Love this – so where do I get one?
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
The link at the top; click on it and you’ll see the Plushie toy.
Ann Maree / Tennessee
Hi, Z,
I calculated how many days to March 7, which would be the “average” date for your little one to appear, and that is 61 days, so let the count-down begin!! You could be early, too, some say the last week in February would also fall in the “normal” range. I’m really getting excited about all of this, and I cannot even imagine what your family must be going through anticipating this event. Big hugs, Love, Ann Maree
sue and Tony
Let the countdown begin!
signofthetimes
According to the foaling calculator,
Zenny’s due date is March 10, 2012; a reputable
Source said she was due April 1, 2012 and maidens
usually foal 10-11 days late; I am sure Lanes End
Will weave their magic with the Queen.
JAG ~ Queen Zenny's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
MARCH 9TH (wink wink) ;-P ;-P
Stephanie in San Diego
Countdown indeed. Can you just imagine the Headlines… “All Across the Nation 1000’s of women missed work, did not show up for appointments, answer their phones, shop for groceries or feed their husbands….After an indepth investigation it was discovered they have been holding vigil infront of thier computer screens awaiting the birth of their Queen Zenyatta’s baby”
Actual date….March 8th <3 xoxo
signofthetimes
And also hugging their Zenyatta plushie, with baby Z/B.
signofthetimes
Guess their are a number of foal calculators; only LE knows
The real date.
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
You are so right; I know I am going to be at the computer all day long waiting for the news, Ingrid.
Jamie Smith
That video of you and your Plushie is very sweet. Take care big momma.
I can see that you are getting plenty of Vitamin A (carrots).
Janet
Hi Zenyatta,
Happy New Year and congrats on becoming a mommy too. Loved the video of you meeting your plushie too :)
Karla
Where do I get a mini Zenny? I need one for me!
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
http://www.zenyattashop.com/zenyatta-plushie.html
The Kennedys in San Diego
Judy, you are doing a fine marketing job of getting the buyers to the source.
JAG ~ Queen Zenny's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
LOl thanks!
JAG ~ Queen Zen's Auntie Judy ~ So. California
Hi Sweet Cheeks!
I remember this “look”!! You did this look often while at Barn 55 :-D
You look marvelous, as usual!
I’m not able to watch the video at work (blocked), but I will watch it when I get home!
I’ve ordered my Plushie. I will bring it into work for “Show And Tell” lol
Speaking of work…… back to it!
Take care, My Queen. {{hugs}} and peppermint kisses on that tummy of YOURS. Sending love to your BFF, Tasty, too.
XOXOXOXO
Judy G
Anne
Ha… too cute! I always bring in stuffed toys when visiting foals. They are so curious about them. Some make noises and that really gets the ball rolling. ha
It is sort of my security blanket as well since I am the go to girl when photos are being taken of the foals and sometimes moms as well. My job is to get them interested. The noise ones certainly do that!
Z you looked like you really enjoyed your “mini” me. Ears were up and the love was there. I am sure they will be sell outs as not too many of your followers will let them slip off their Zenyatta radar. I know I won’t.
Have a great day! Yes, where is that weather we stood in last year waiting for you to arrive at Keeneland? Glad you don’t have to exerperience it again. (hopefully)
Kelly, Allentown, Pa ^-^
Just ordered my plushie! Can’t wait to cuddle with you Zenyatta!
Love you Zenyatta! ^-^