Pig Races!

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.)

Here the girls are getting there pigs to the starting line.

Capri has a few issues…

…but don’t worry…she figures it out…

Here they are.  Waiting for the start.  don’t worry…the outlet has child proof covers on it…

And they’re off!

Capri has a bit of rocky start.

Still trying to figure out exactly how to sit on the pig and move at the same time.

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.

Capri has figured out a new strategy for riding her pig…

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.

Capri loses her balance…

Cedi has taken a clear lead. 

Capri has switched strategies all together.  She has abandoned her pig and has decided to run the rest of the way.

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!