Happy Friday, Everyone!
It is amazing how things in one’s life can change so much in just several hours. Here I am late yesterday afternoon with Ann and Jerry posing for this photo…..and then a few hours later….I became a MOM!
Shortly after this picture was taken, the Moss’ left for dinner. All was quiet in my life and it seemed like we’d all have a relaxing evening. Then suddenly things started to change!
A few hours later, Mike Cline called Ann and Jerry to let them know I was feeling a bit restless and I could possibly foal later that evening.
Jerry immediately called MY JOHN and Dottie in California… and everyone started to PACE. Shortly after this, my water broke…and my lovely FOAL was bornat 10:10 last evening. As I’ve said so many times before, NATURE IS TRULY AMAZING!
HE IS ADORABLE, I AM SO EXCITED…and I AM SO BLESSED!
I am one who likes to LICK. It is a habit I developed somewhere along the way in my life. As you may remember, I used to lick MY MARIO’S face all of the time after I won a race. Thus, licking my dear foal seems like second nature to ME.
He is one handsome guy and I am now beginning to see that he and I will be embarking on an entire new journey as the future unfolds.
With Love,
Hugs to All~ (I’M A MOM!)
Z
Yvonne
I love you so much, sweet Zenny! Congrats on a job well done!
Yvonne
What a wonderful team, thanks for sharing the birth of this new champion!
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Another “Judy” posted on yesterday’s Diary, words from a “Police” song I love, so I’m reposting:
Every breath he takes,
Every move he makes,
Every step he takes,
We’ll be watching him!
Karen Gogue /Nanny-Granny status: Booyah! Slapsilly happy! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
WOW! LOVE THIS!!
Linda Hoke
Yes, we will. Absolutely!
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
I just realized, Kari would have made a whole video to “Every Breath You Take” for him.
kelly-Allentown, Pa
Love you Zenyatta. I’ve had a very hard time checking in today. I guess the whole world is watching. Love you & your colt with all my heart. I’m just so happy. I’ve been beaming all day! Take care of that little guy. He is a champ already! ^-^
Monica
Tears of happiness for you and the Prince. Thank you for letting us “in” on all the little details. It’s so frustrating to love these horses while they are racing and then 100% lose touch after they retire. In contrast, I still feel so connected to Z and that is such a heartwarming experience. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Linda/Maryland
High Hoof~ Zenny
As usual, you really over did yourself.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FOAL OF 2012
Love you Zenny~
Lilbunnyfoofoo
Take the whole weekend off, Zenny! You Big beautiful MaMa, you!
Grandma Bea Gobee, Ladee Elizabeth, Remington Barbaro, Bashful & Mazda
Congratulations Zenyatta (MOM) and welcome to the wonderful world of motherhood. I am so excited for you and your son, he is absolutely beautiful just like you. Enjoy your time with him as he will grow up so fast.
Hugs and Love
Grandma Bea Gobee & my 4 kitties
Sheri
Congradulations Zenyatta!!!!!!!! I am SO happy for you!!! I can’t wait to see pictures, I bet he is TOO CUTE!!! The Prince has arrived!!!! Congrats again!!!!! :DDDD
Sheri
I just saw the pictures! He is ADORABLE!!! He look a lot like you Zenny! Prince Charming! :)
Savvy
Just checking in on little “Moondatta”. I also cannot wait to hear what name Ann and Jerry select from their Music Bag. More pictures of baby, please. Oh, for one last Zenyatta Appreciation Day.
Pat in NJ
So excited for you, Z, and all of your family. He is so beautiful, just like you and his dad. But he really looks like you!!! now can’t wait to see the videos of him running in the paddock with you. Love to you, Zenny and your family for keeping us informed.
Elizabeth T./Kentucky
again…WELL DONE ZENYATTA!…and thanks so much for the update. Delighted that all went as nature intended it to. Your baby is BEAUTIFUL but would expect nothing less of a foal of yours. Stay well.
Vickie A Dana Point Ca
WOOT! What an incredible day! A truly CUTE colt! Love you both!
Major thanks to Ann and Jerry for sharing with us! BIG HUGS to all
Abigail from Montreal
@ ALL: I don’t know if everyone can access this if you’re not signed up with HRTV, but they did a terrific interview with OUR DOTTIE this morning:
http://www.hrtv.com/videos/dottie-ingordo-talks-about-zenyatta-giving-birth-/?VideoCategoryId=2
ALSO, HRTV will be showing “exclusive” footage of the foal on Westrock Cafe tomorrow @ 8 am in California + 11 am in eastern time zones.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Abigail:
Thank you so much for this video link of Dottie’s interview. Just wonderful. Hugs, JB
Abigail from Montreal
It was my pleasure! I knew you would love it….lots of “scoop” & “lowdown” on baby’s birth, Team Z and just how busy Dottie is with the press corps!!!
Celeste in TX
Thanks for the link, Abigail, but I could not get it to play once I got to the HRTV site. I decided to turn the tv on and tune to HRTV in hopes they will show something between races. I’ll be sure to watch in the morning, also. Hopefully I will eventually get the hang of this new computer – ha!
The Kennedys in San Diego
Abigail, thank you so much for posting the link. Dottie is so obviously excited by this royal event as we all are.
Linda E (Ohio)
Thank you so much for posting the link! I was able to watch the interview without signing up. Brought tears of happiness to my eyes listening to the interview with Dottie.
Karen Gogue /Nanny-Granny status: Booyah! Slapsilly happy! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
thank you thank you!! I just love Dottie and EVERYTHING ZENYATTA!
Paula Higgins
Thank you for the link!
Jody Lawrence
Congrats to all Team Zenyatta!!!! We’ve all waited a long time on this little guy and he is perfect in every way!!! God Bless you all for sharing Zenyatta’s life after the track with all us, you are truly special people (and horses!)
Martha Lydick
You are a champion in ALL you do. You made foalbirth look easy. He looks just like you and you look beautiful.
Celeste in TX
This is indeed a Happy Friday, Zenyatta, because you have shared your wonderful news and yet another beautiful photo with those of us who love you from so far away. Your dear Ann and Jerry Moss are the most incredibly generous people to be willing to share all of this excitement, this glorious time in your life with us – your devoted fans. This is just so, so very special I simply don’t have the words to be able to express how wonderful it feels to be a part of this experience in the Zenyatta Nation. It is remarkable. And I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Once again, your kindness and generosity is overwhelming and I thank you, and thank you again.
Amanda
Congrats, I’m so glad y’all are both doing great and I can’t wait to see some new pictures and video. He is just “TOO CUTE”!
Cary in LA
he is amazing as are you. Congrats to all involved and can’t wait to see more pictures!!
Mary in Central Virginia
Yes…..Z….. life can change in moments. I am sure you will be the best mom. I love the picture of you with Ann and Jerry. I love seeing pictures of you with them….you can see the love….and almost feel the love through the picture. I have to admit I cried when I saw the picture of you and your colt……very touching……..very sweet. Now we can follow you, your team, and your handsome colt. Hugs to you Z…..bet you are a tired mom today…..and now you will have a little one under your feet….but it is amazing feeling them close to you.
Amanda
NEW pictures of Zenny and her Prince!!!!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.314917881901190.73527.313348545391457&type=1
Judy from South Carolina
HRTV just showed these too! Is he not the most ADORABLE thing ever!!!!
Amanda
On another video they said they will have more footage tomorrow at 11 am EST on HRTV and HRTV.com. I can’t wait to see that.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Amanda:
Thank you for these new photos of Z and her new son. Hugs, JB
The Kennedys in San Diego
Thank you, Amanda. Cannot ever see enough photos of The Prince.
Terry Crow
Thanks for the link.
Karen
Dear Z and baby, so glad to hear all went well and is stil going well. You and your baby are the center of all of our attention and we are hanging on every word. Can’t wait for more pictures and videos. Love you!
Gary Moulton
I am so HAPPY for all of you guys! I hope you are doing well after because you are the most important.
I’m so glad it’s a boy!! I am just elated!!! I bet he was up quick and has already done 2 turns around the stall. Does he have little ears?
Again I’m so HAPPY!!! Extra GOOD LUCK to you !!!!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Gary:
Was hoping for a boy too.He has long ears like Z. Here’s a photo. Hugs, JB
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=315142541878724&set=a.314917881901190.73527.313348545391457&type=3&permPage=1
Gary Moulton
Judy, thanks for the pic, I can see them better now,
Lisag in Texas Breathing again
He looks just like my dream from star to socks.
Linda
Loved the video. You will be a great Mom!!!
Mary
Praying all is ok with you, Zenyatta, and your new baby.
Still watching your site to see baby pictures.
Is he on his feet and nursing?
How does baby get weighed? 130lbs sounds like a big colt.
What does BARN 55 say????
Love and Prayers to all
Suzanne G (IL)
Does anyone know how to see the video with Zenyatta licking the baby?
Raylene/ So Cal
Here is the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGwXVAYb5Y0&feature=g-all-u&context=G270e77aFAAAAAAAAAAA
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Raylene:
Thank you for the link. I was having trouble viewing it. Hugs, JB
Allen
!!! Congratulations Zennie !!! Again a big THANK YOU Ann and Jerry for letting us be a part of Zennie’s life. Thanks to Dottie for being Zennie’s voice, and John , Mario, Steve, and everyone at Lanes End for taking such good care of our Queen. Any word on Tasty yet? Zenny you and the Little Prince have a good evening. LOL from everyone in Tennessee.
QueenZenyatta
Good luck with your BOY! :D
He’s gonna do great things, Z, have no doubt about it!
I’m sure you’ll help him every step of the way! <3
Stephanie in San Diego (been calm but now pacing with everyone else..)
So glad to get on to the diary. Have been trying all morning…and could only get on Facebook. But here I am :)))). I am still so happy for you and all of your family/team. Last night, my team/family took me out to dinner at 6:45 (san diego time) for my Birthday dinner. I checked in before I left and had my cell with me, just in case a tweet announced:) Came home to have cake and open gifts, but checked in first and WOW the best gift of all….A healthy Baby Boy and a pic of you looking so lovely. Lasit night was the first night in the past few day that I actually slept all night without waking up to check in on you.
Enjoy motherhood…nothing better!!!! Although based on the way I have been acting, my, soon to be married, daughter is a little concerned what I may be like, when she gets to that stage to life :)
A very Special thank you to your Ann and Jerry for allowing us to be part of your life. xoxo God Bless
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Congrats on having him born on your Birthday! Wonderful, like he is!
Marcy Leonard
Wow, my colored pencils I could not hold with sweaty palms, nervous tension, anxiety, hot flashes…you would think I was in labor. Congratulations !! He is a little beauty !! And you are such a loving caring Mom.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Marcy, I adore your work! Can’t wait to see what you come up with when you have your colored pencils in hand again to honor the birth of our Prince Charming!
JAG / ♥ Welcome Prince!♥ Auntie Judy!! / So. CA
Marcy!!! I love your sketch that i calle: The Birth of Prince – TOO CUTE!!` Of course, I love ♥ all your drawings!
Auntie Judy (On Cloud Nine & Over the Moon!)
Karen Gogue Proud Nanny/Granny - OH YEAH!! ♥♥
Anything you do is marvelous!
Karen Gogue Proud Nanny/Granny - OH YEAH!! ♥♥
WOW! Anything you do is marvelous!