Bridget Bjorkman--A Dream Come True!

It's official. We're a family of 7! :)

Meet Bridget...

She's a 1 1/2 year old Golden Retriever from the mean streets of Vegas. Her previous owners adored her and almost gave her a second life of luxury and relaxation in Hawaii, but soon realized that a life in Denver with 4 energetic kids might be more her speed.

Adoption day was yesterday and my kids were dying with anticipation. They must have asked every 20 minutes "how long until they get here?!"

A long, tortuous day indeed, but the arrival did not disappoint.

Really, for me, this situation could not be more ideal. We wanted a Golden Retriever, but we got to skip passed all the potty and night training. We already knew and loved her, and the fact that she was free didn't hurt either. Even Claire, who claims to be a "cat person" (to be the opposite of Reese) is pretty in love as well.

I told Tom today that Bridget might be the answer to the "brother" that Everett needs.  We're all taking bets on which one's going to wear the other out first. I think we're all actually pretty sure how those results will turn out.

I had a good laugh this morning when Everett came down the stairs squeezing his way onto Bridget's bed and said angrily, "Make some room, Bridget! I'm tired too!"

As for the girl who wishes she was a dog.....I don't think much explanation is needed for how she feels. She's been asking for a dog basically since she could talk and has recently put every penny she ever earns straight into a jar labeled "family dog money." Yeah, she's a bit happy about this whole thing. In fact, the other morning she came into my room all smiley and dreamy-eyed saying, "Mom, now I know that dreams come true!" :) :) :)



Welcome to the family, Miss Bridget!

 There is no doubt how loved you will be!