On August 4th...

[diswick]

I rode Cocoa in the Santa Barbara Spanish Fiesta Days Parade.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/diswick/02-Photo2-1.jpg

I made his breast collar, his flower decorations in his mane, and my dress. Oh a little note about the dress---I made it last year and didn't get to ride; then when I tried it on a week before this parade I found that I had lost so much weight that I had to rebuild the dress...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/diswick/04-Photo4-1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/diswick/01-Photo1-1.jpg

The color is perfect on Cocoa, isn't it. I have more pics if y'all would like to see them.

I had to use a single-use digital (my camera is on the fritz) and my friend isn't the best photographer...I did have someone else in the club take a couple pics and I am awaiting those. Will post them when I receive them.

[Monty]

Bet you were smiling and pretty proud of the fact you had to rebuild that dress! ;-)
Cocoa is soooo
pretty !
Congrats !

[qltrlori]

Oh Diana!

I wish I'd known you'd be in the parade, I would have come down! You and Cocoa both look great! It must've taken FOREVER to do his mane!

Lori

[appyday]

WOW you looked awesome I love the blue flowers...and your dress...supurb.

[ErinC]

ditto!

good job!

[Barbwire]

You two look great, it looks like you put a lot of work into your costumes. Very nice! :D

[Minouri]

Wow! So beautiful! I love those pictures! Thank you for sharing!

[CarolU]

Lori, you look great! Love the blue - dress, collar, and mane. Great job. I don't think there's much more fun then parading! Good for you!

And a second congratulations on your weight loss. YOu and Barbara, what inspirations for us all.!