We met this little guy in 2007, shown here with his mom Contessa. We fell in love that day and that feeling has never faltered.
Rafer Johnson turned 16 this week and he remains a central figure in our lives here on November Hill.
My photo taking seems less lately and thus I do not have a birthday photo or even a very recent photo of this handsome guy, but trust me, it’s July when donkeys in this area of the world tend to shed out fully and become as sleek and shiny as can be. He remains as stunning as ever.
That he is 16 years old completely blows my mind. And all I can think about this week with him turning 16 is this: him getting his driver’s license and asking for the keys to the car! I can so easily imagine he and Redford (and of course Little Man would be there too) going out for a spin.
Rafer is the very sweetest donkey boy anyone could ever know. I don’t know how we got so lucky but boy are we grateful for his presence here.
Happy Sweet Sixteen, Rafer! We love you!!
That photo is adorable! Happy birthday to a sweet boy!
ReplyDeleteI can’t believe he’s 16. Time really does fly.
A, hope all is well with you and family up there. It’s hot and buggy here and the humidity has also been high, so it feels like all anyone wants to do is get things done and get back into a cooler space. I am so ready for cooler weather! Thanks for the birthday wishes for Rafer Johnson.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Rafer Johnson! What an adorable baby he was and the handsome teenager he's become. No drinking and driving!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I can definitely see Rafer being a safe driver with a couple of bad influencers along for the ride. (Sorry Little Man and Redford)…
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Dr. Rafer Johnson!!!!! You do us proud!!
ReplyDeleteAffectionately,
Marty
Thanks, Marty! He is a handsome, handsome guy and a total sweetheart. An ambassador of his species for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a wonderful photo <3
ReplyDeleteI remember so vividly that day meeting him with Ken and Marty and all of us, and how friendly and well-cared for all their donkeys were. Do you remember Jeremy, the older donkey with the forelock? And the llamas too! That was a great day and we met some forever friends, one of whom is now 16 and I still cannot believe that!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine a "little shop of colors" where Rafer gets his driver's license, goes shopping for cars, can't decide which paint job he likes best. :)
ReplyDeleteHa, that would be a cool one!
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