Oh, Happy Day!

OH, what a dream come true,

 

When your surprise is this view,

 A pony for you,

 And for the rest of us too!!!!

We had the most wonderful surprise this Saturday.  I received a reply to a craigslist add I posted a few days ago.  A sweet lady had this pony that just was stirring up all her horses.  She gave him to us.  She and her husband even drove him to us.  He's a mellow but also spunky guy who seems to like people quite well.  When they let him into the pasture with Chance, the other horse, they galloped around the pasture beautifully together.  They were all so glad he was happy.  The lady felt choked up because she loved this little guy.


 I assumed we were blessed with him because Grace had prayed for a pony.  But when I talked with her she admitted she didn't think she had actually prayed about it.  I guess, it was just me, that had prayed for it, ...and been answered.  I'm very grateful.
 
We're so excited we can hardly breath!


The top picture is when Grace first saw him, though she had guessed the secret before hand.

Grace's Birthday Surprise From Aunt Sandy

Aunt Sandy sends us many wonderful packages. 

Gracie was delighted  and surprised upon opening an actual suitcase sent throught the mail by Aunt Sandy.

In it was a 55 year-old doll.  It's been enjoyed by Aunt Sandy herself as a child and then me when I was about 6.  Now it's Grace's turn to love her. 

And from the lovely doll,

 

to the beautiful furniture,

 to the clothes hand sewn and crocheted by Grandma Roonie and Great Grandma Heist, 

 

She loves it all!