Merry Christmas from Buddha & his Friends 2010

Last week Bud was decked out in his usual Christmas garb, as well as a few of his barn mates for his annual photo.



Unfortunately - the photos came out fuzzy after being transferred from my cell phone :(

                      Buddha with his new red halter & garland reins

               And of course his make shift saddle blanket/tree skirt

             Here's Tia dressed for the holidays with her Santa ear hat -
                           Bud would NEVER allow that !!!!

          And lastly Blackjack - who was very unsure of the whole idea.....


             For clearer pictures - check them out on my Facebook page  :)

Barn Party 2010

Finally, today ( Dec.11th) is the party and we had a ball!  We enjoyed delicious food - we all brought appetizers - great company,warm hugs,lots of laughs and of course, prezzies.  Here are some samplings:

 Buddha and I before the soiree in the barn - I had just finished grooming him.

Isn't he handsome????

The Christmas tree adorned by equine decor ONLY

              Our festive table overloaded with tasty food and drink
                    which was happily consumed by all.

Lastly, a photo of myself and my barn family - Patty (owner),Kayla (riding buddy)
Lori & Melody ( Tia's Moms ).



A great time was had by all and I was SO full - I didn't eat again til the next day  - even tho party #2 was only hours away!!!

Christmas Decor 2010 - Part 2

As promised here are some finished pics of the barn all decorated for the upcoming holiday. 

             Here I am ready to beautify Buddha's surroundings for Christmas

                 The Mother Muckers/decorators - Lori, myself,Kayla & Melody
                       ( Owner Patty missing from photo )



     (These next few photos were taken w/cell phone - please forgive graininess)

                      The hanging sign says " Deck the Stalls "
      This was Honey's old stall and each year we decorate it in her honor :)

              Bud's stall door is completely decked out with his stocking,     
                        
                    garland, candy cane and star wreath.

                  Finally our festive big red blows on the rafters



Tomorrow is our annual barn party and I will be sure to share those photos as well.

Christmas Decor 2010 - Part 1

Last weekend we sorted out all the decorations from last year and took inventory of what we had to work with.

                   Bud's stall front looked like a retail shop!

                   


Then we asked the almighty question - do we do the same as last year or do we switch it up?  The answer and photos will appear next week.........



Meantime, our equine friends were busy munching away outside so I took a few photos.

                 Here are Blackjack & Regal with Kayla ( my riding buddy )

                        Chucky could not resist the camera.....

              Nor could Maya......she is SO sweet.  She and Chucky belong to               the owners' son-in-law and are visiting for a few months.

              You are not seeing things - this IS Bud - but the  camera                            was SO cold it looks like bubbles!!!

        Finally the last 2 - Tia and Casino - as you can see - they don't share    very well......he was trying to take a chunk out of her!!!