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Pig Races!

February 21, 2010 by persimondreams 3 Comments

I’m going to start out with a *WARNING* that this post is going to have a lot of pictures…they’re necessary and you’ll see why soon! Last weekend I participated in the Valentine Craftacular at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI.   It was SPECTACULAR – as a seller and as a shopper.  Just before everyone started picking up I managed to make a quick run to snag a few items I’d been eyeing the entire day – one of those being two really big, and really adorable pigs!  I thought they’d be the perfect Valentine Gift for the girls and keep them happy as I was picking up my booth.  These adorable pigs were made by Christina Ward Creatures.  They are super cute and super durable!  The perfect prop for PIG RACES!  (We used to just have the girls do laps around the table and kitchen island but pig races are much more entertaining and it works a lot of different muscle groups.) 001 Here the girls are getting there pigs to the starting line.002 Capri has a few issues… 004 …but don’t worry…she figures it out…005 Here they are.  Waiting for the start.  don’t worry…the outlet has child proof covers on it…006 And they’re off!007 Capri has a bit of rocky start.008 Still trying to figure out exactly how to sit on the pig and move at the same time.009 Cedi kept wanting her picture taken and then to ‘see’ it (she’s figured out you can preview on the camera).  I had to assure her that I would show her once the race was over.010 Capri has figured out a new strategy for riding her pig…011  013 Cedi has found her rhythm (she literally jumps up to move forward each time – oh and I know – her hair rocks!) and is moving quickly around the track.015Capri loses her balance…014Cedi has taken a clear lead.  016 Capri has switched strategies all together.  She has abandoned her pig and has decided to run the rest of the way. 018 And we have our winner… a proud Mercedi Rose Lapacek! The girls LOVE their pigs.  They have raced with them everyday since we’ve brought them home.  And even though the last thing we needed were more stuffed animals – these were definitely worth it.  If you’ve decided you need one of these pigs, or your child does, or someone you know child’s does…check out http://christinawardcreatures.com/.  She has a HUGE selection of SUPER CUTE animals to choose from!

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  1. hoganfe says

    February 21, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Great race Kim – I like how they got some good inside activity! Your girls are such cuties!

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  2. Jaci says

    February 22, 2010 at 1:07 am

    The girls and the pigs are adorable! So glad you did use all those pics 🙂

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  3. Kate says

    February 23, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    This is so adorable and such a great idea!

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