Photo by Margaret Chant and edited by Jessica Metropulos

Monday, December 8, 2008

A Horse in the HOUSE?!

We have a town holiday festival every year the first weekend in December. This year, my mom asked me if I'd bring my miniature horse (Now affectionately known as L.B. for those who helped me name her some time ago) into town and parade her around for the little kids to pet, etc. I thought it sounded like fun, and what a great way for L.B. to get exposed to "stuff". So, instead of being all traditional and hitching up the trailer, Micky and I loaded L.B. in the back of the car, and drove her into town. Here's where the pictures begin:

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On the way to town, driving. She rode just like my dog does.

Santas and the Mini
Posing with Santa :)

After meeting and greeting for over two hours, all 3 of us got COLD! We walked back to my house, and were going to put L.B. on the porch to eat, drink, etc while we warmed up. No such luck! L.B. drank some water, then marched up to the door of the house, and started pawing on the door...she wanted IN. I was honestly afraid she might do some damage to the door, so I grabbed a towel and a hoof pick, cleaned her up, and let her come in.

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In the kitchen "Hey...what's this?"

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Hanging out with mom

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KISSES!

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Checking out the kitchen table

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Makes a good head rest!


Long story short, my mother wasn't thrilled, but we didn't make a mess, my father thought it was hilarious and now has a new best friend, and she's expected to make more trips to town in the future :)

4 comments:

sherri said...

I need the rest of these photos, too, Fran! Great post! She is so cute and inquisitive. I think we should put her in your room and have her lie on your bed with the covers pulled up! Don't tell Mom!

Renee said...

That's just too cute, Fran! LB is so adorable! :D

Virginia said...

haha santa. my friend and I have defintely brought the shetlands in the house! haha

Anonymous said...

Hi Frances! Minis are used as service animals all the time, so invite her in and let her babysit the cats! LB knows a cozy spot when she sees one.