Dear Bluebird..
Good thinking on the puppy...it will be easier for you towards summer when the kids are off from school and they can all chip in with the puppysitting and training...still love the name you picked out though...

Oh the name is a keeper!! Her AKC name will be Golden Aspen.

Blueburd,

It sounds like you have some wonderful family times ahead of you. That's great news!

Bluebird, it's so refreshing to *see* someone so excited about spending time with family. I'm tickled for you.

How many siblings do you have?

Also, I thought of you on Sunday. I was at the mall and there was this beautiful woman in line next to me with all these kids surrounding her. I smiled and asked how many children she had. I knew some of them had to be friends tagging along because they were so close in age.

They all belonged to her. She has SIX children. All boys! The oldest was 12, youngest in her arms, another in a stroller, and the list goes on.

She was chatting with her children the whole time. One was hugging her leg. Another sucking his thumb. It was a precious site. I thought of you.

How old are your children?

I have 4 brothers, all older. They are in Canada, Idaho, New York and Florida.
And now that I am part of this forum, I have more sisters than I can count! Thanks again, Dots!

I absolutely LOVE spending time with my brothers! They are all funny, smart and we just love to say all the funny things our father used to say. He was quite a character and we lost him way too early. We pretty much all take after him.

Bluebird, I'm so happy for you! Keep us posted
on the plans : )