First thing this morning Alan and I went out to check on Hillary and her baby. The baby was up and having some breakfast, and everyone seemed to be adjusting well. I was so excited to take more photos! I can't believe just how CUTE this baby is! Hillary is very calm with Alan and me in the pasture with them. She's letting the other lady donkey's get a bit closer than she did last night, but just not TOO close. Hillary doesn't seem to mind Alan and me touching the baby at all. And what an excited little FELLA he is! (I've got photos to prove it!) Very curious and friendly. He really seems to like Alan.
Alan's parents were over last night to see the baby, and as we sat around on the porch, Alan's mom suggested the name Eddie (this was before we knew it was a boy). I think Eddie is a sweet name, perfectly suited for a donkey as cute as this. Eddie it is (after Senator Edward Kennedy to keep up with our Democratic theme).
Eddie is quite a bit smaller than Fitz was when he was born. Fitz had much longer legs, and his ears were MUCH longer! I'm sure Eddie will be just as fun to have around as Fitz is.
There are many other photos I could share with you here, but instead I've uploaded them to my Farm Animal photo gallery. Have a look! It is possible to share comments in the photo gallery, so feel free to leave us a note if you'd like! We'd love to hear from you!
Hey!!! I wish i could have seen this in person!
Posted by: jodi burchell | October 06, 2007 at 09:22 PM
This is the most darling picture. Each one is better than the last.
Posted by: Kittie747 | October 04, 2007 at 07:12 PM
OMG! I Want one! What a cutie pie! TFS!
Posted by: Tammy | October 04, 2007 at 05:28 AM
Okay. That settles it ... I'm in love. If I tell DH ... this may or may not be okay ... but it's too late. Eddie has stolen my heart! How darling!
~Bev
Posted by: Tex | October 04, 2007 at 03:04 AM
so it is a boy....how sweet....Eddie is a cute name for him, love your pictures of him.
Posted by: sherri | October 03, 2007 at 07:51 PM
OMG, he's adorable! Got any donkey stamps? LOL!
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | October 03, 2007 at 07:00 PM
He is too cute! I love his coloring, too. I think that is just so adorable with him snuggling up to Alan - awwwwww!
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 03, 2007 at 04:41 PM
He's a cutie but I have only one question...Are you sure he's an EDDIE? or are we going to be renaming him Edith soon or (Elizabeth if you want suggestions;D)
Cuteypie.
Posted by: ~liz | October 03, 2007 at 04:02 PM
The farm gallery is really great! You and Alan have some beautiful animals!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | October 03, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Oh, he IS SO CUTE! What a precious little guy...so fun to have babies on the farm!!! Can't wait to go to the gallery and see more pics! WOOHOO! (Pat Eddie for me!) :)
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 03, 2007 at 01:29 PM
Eddie is just adorable...and so are your pictures!
Posted by: Michelle R | October 03, 2007 at 01:07 PM
Hehe, he is darling!
I thought u were naming him after Eddie Murphy, since he was the Donkey in Shrek.
Posted by: Sagga02 | October 03, 2007 at 12:37 PM
how ADORABLE!!!
Posted by: Dawn | October 03, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Eddie is so sweet. You are so lucky to live on a farm. I would really love that.
Tks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Karen | October 03, 2007 at 11:26 AM