It is time again for that grand Atlantan tradition of riding The Pink Pig at Christmastime! I do believe Amelia Kate has been more excited to see Priscilla than the man in the red suit. (Shhh, don't tell him, though.)
Now, at some point, I intend to find Jack something special for him at Christmas that isn't so pink and glitzy. I just didn't want to deprive him of the right to grow up and say he rode the Pink Pig. (Because I am so sure that will be of grave importance to him one day...haha!) Soon enough, this will be a tradition for me and Amelia.
Amelia was so completely taken with Miss Priscilla. As soon as she saw her, she made a beeline for her and hiked a leg to get onto Priscilla's lap without even asking. I tried to stop her so I could at least ask if that was okay, but Priscilla and her "handlers" assured me it was fine. Before hopping off Priscilla's lap (reluctantly hopping off, mind you), Amelia hugged Priscilla's neck and told her she was beautiful and she loved her. It is very rare that I see Amelia so genuinely taken with something, so it was precious to me. :o)
Amelia & Priscilla the Pink Pig - 2010
THE END!
And what a cute end it is... ;o)
Oh I could just eat AK up. She is so stinkin cute. I love her outfit, her bow, everything. What a fun tradition!
Posted by: Maria | December 16, 2010 at 12:59 PM
we just went yesterday and had quite the time with priscilla! i blogged about it, too! i didn't get the pleasure of riding this year, but jeffrey got to experience the pink pig with libbi by his side while i was the official photographer. :)
Posted by: Amy | December 16, 2010 at 01:39 PM
How long was your wait? I hear it can be hours! Did Jack Jack enjoy it as well? When my baby was young enough to enjoy Priscilla she was not available. I don't think I could pay him to ride it now at age 12. Their outfits were so darlin'! You are making memories friend.
Posted by: Farrah | December 16, 2010 at 01:41 PM
we love the pink piggie too!!
great pics & i love that you too are sportin' some pink
xo
Posted by: paige | December 16, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Tis the season and it looks like Harrington House is real, real jolly. Love the pictures, love AK & Jack, Jack and I so love The Pink Pig. Christmas love & blesssings to you and yours. You are such a bright light in this world and you reflect the love of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Merry Christmas from your Athens cyber peeps!
Posted by: Carol & Max Harrell | December 16, 2010 at 05:30 PM
Now if that doesn't make me miss home, nothing will. So glad y'all had fun, and that AK got to tell Priscilla how pretty she is.
Oh, and AK's head of hair is every bit as good as Jack Jack's. Between your two and Neely Jo, y'all could take over the Good Hair Club.
Posted by: Julie, the Mama | December 16, 2010 at 05:44 PM
oh, such gorgeous photos.
I really love the one when AK is sitting on Priscilla, her look is of total and utter happiness. I love it!
Happy, happy Christmas xx
Posted by: sadie | December 17, 2010 at 01:46 AM
I am so glad ya'll got to see Priscilla again this year! This looks like so much fun and I cannot wait to bring Neely Jo down so she can ride shotgun with Amelia. She will have to show Neely the ropes AKA teach her how to jump up on Priscilla's lap without warning. And AK's take home piggy is absolutely beautiful! I love the bow and the curly tail...clearly AK loves her, too. Jack-Jack will find his own Christmas fun no doubt. Rough and tough as he is, I am sure his lil tradition will end up being a handful for you. Can't wait to find out what it is!!!
Posted by: Kelly Jo | December 17, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Your blog is my new favorite. :) Our family lives in Georgia and we live in Indiana. I am just about the only one up here that does big bows and monogrammed clothes. Love it!
Posted by: Amber | December 17, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Can you tell me where you bought Amelia's stuffed pink pig?
Thank you!
Posted by: Linda Johnson | December 20, 2010 at 08:04 AM
What a fun time!! Amelia is too cute with her pink Priscilla and poor Jack, get that boy something masculine quick ;) Looks like y'all are in full swing Christmas!! Such craziness, but good times for sure.
Posted by: Carrie Mizell | December 20, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Oh my goodness I am 46 years old, grew up in Atlanta, and rode The Pink Pig!!! I screamed my head off the entire time, then asked to ride it again. My dad didn't think that was funny at all.
Thank you for all the pics, they bring back so many memories.
Posted by: Julie C. | December 21, 2010 at 06:27 PM
I am 27 years old... my 3 brothers and I went every year to ride the Pink Pig when we went to visit my grandparents. I think at that time is was on the roof of Rich's... is that right??? We still talk about it to this day!
Posted by: Christine | January 06, 2011 at 10:20 AM