Today's Twisted Sister Challenge was to create a card that brought back a memory.
I grew up on a family farm. My dad has been a farmer for 54 years. When I was about 7 my dad took me to the local sale barn to buy me a spring calf. He took me out to the back of the barn and showed me all of the calves and said pick any one you want. I saw a little black calf with a white face. He was adorable. My dad said now you get to get a number and bid on him. So off we went. Now mind you there were hundreds of calves in this lot. So we sit down and I have my number. I am all proud. Calves were sold for around $25. The bidding starts and calf after calf sells for around that price. It comes time for me to bid. I bid $20..$25..$30..$50..$100... Someone else wanted this calf too. My dad saw how much I wanted that baby calf. He bought that calf for $125. 5 times the amount the other calves all went for. I am still to this day amazed that my dad let me do this. He could have so easily made me quit bidding and bought another calf for less...
I named that calf Lucky. I think I was the lucky one.....
This is one of my favorite memories of my dad and I...
I changed my Riley to a Riletta.. LOL. I needed a girl hugging that calf.
Have a great stamping day...
Date: Friday, April 3, 2009 GMT Views: 629
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 @ 11:25 AM
What a wonderful memory of your dad's love , Dawn!! Darling card - love the image - and your fabulous layout!!! Great papers and layout!! Love the fabric flowers!! Flowergal.. if only I could use flowers so well!! Beautifully done!
Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 @ 11:32 AM
Ohhh, what a touching and great story of your dad. WOW! Brought chills to me. I kinda wish we had a farm, so my boys can experience farming. Someday! This is really such a cute image and your coloring rocks! Love the felt flowers and the great colors. WOW!
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Registered: January 19, 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 7721
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 @ 11:35 AM
Oh for cute! Super coloring and layout! LOVE that nestie!!Love your farm story too....I grew up on a ranch....so I always helped with calving....even the pulling part....I was a fantastic tail holder!!!! ;o) I still go back to my parents and help during calving....I always have to give the babies hugs and I so LOVE bottle feeding the twins or ones that just need an extra boost.
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Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 @ 12:03 PM
What a sweet story. My dad raised his own calf too. That sounds like an awesome way to bond with your dad. Your coloring is awesome. It's cute how you made Riley into a girl. I love the dps you used and the choice of all your colors. A nice card to keep around, or even give to your dad. (?)
Registered: January 28, 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 15323
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 @ 12:15 PM
What a darling cowgirl!! Your coloring is amazing and blends so well with the dp selection!! Awesome layout and very sweet felt flowers!! Adorable card....TFS!! =0)
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 @ 12:24 PM
oh, my, Dawn, my heart stirs reading your memory. Daddies will do anything for their little girls! I know how close you are to yours. Your card is beyond precious in telling the story! Hugs.
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Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Fri, Apr 03, 2009 @ 12:27 PM
Very clever to put your long blond hair and made this a little Dawn. Sweet memory, just love your image and the background too, awesome flowers and once again, marvelous coloring. TFS