My little five year old sweetheart, Isobel, is staying with me until the Christmas holiday is over and school begins again, hence the cherry heart-shaped lollipops; easy to buy and greatly appreciated. I had to show you how a Dad or Grandad showed his love for a child a long long time ago. Hand hammered and forged from iron over a crucible and anvil, this little stirrup with a cutout heart is just the sweetest. Imagine a little girl galloping her pony across the fields of prairie grass, not a care in the world...
You have the best ever treasure. I know you treasure your time with that special little someone.
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I love the way you see things, I love your photographs and you write very well. It makes me sad that you gave up on your novel. Have a wonderful visit with your sweet Isobel.
ReplyDeleteDottie, she is growing up so fast I can hardly believe it. Candy, you made my day. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhere on earth did you get such a stirrup?! Fantastic piece of history. Lucky you, to share lollipops with such a sweetie!
ReplyDeleteI got it at a flea market, Jeri. I think you and I share a love of old things.
ReplyDeleteAwe! 5 is fun! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteCute stirrup! Never seen one like that.
Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! :)
Wow, that is so wonderful. Is it from your family, or did you find it? d never let that go if it were in our family.
ReplyDeleteHeather, I found it at a flea market and it must be very old. It is pretty small so I doubt anyone but a small child could fit their foot in it.
DeleteThose candy hearts look yummy! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely, that little heart stirrup! Hope you enjoyed your time with little sweetheart! How is your new year going?
ReplyDeleteBisous, Kirsten
Kirsten, it is going well, but I can hardly wait for spring. I wish I liked winter, as it is cold where I live; too cold to enjoy the outdoors. Seed catalogs help. Wish I had a winter home in the Caribbean.
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