September 10, 2006

Hi Burt and Tracy!

We're home!  Travel was great, and the dogs slept most of the way. 

"Olympia" is just wonderful and so well adjusted, thanks to you two.  She's blending in just fine and has frolicked a great deal (already) in the back yard. 

As for "Falana," she couldn't find a colder shoulder to offer "Olympia."  They've interacted a bit, and "Olympia's" doing her best to make friends.  We know they're going to be great companions in time!

The 'girls' and my two boys all slept together in the living room, and "Olympia" made it very well through the night.  She's just so "settled!"  I really think that has a lot to do with how well you two have socialized and loved her.

She's incredibly confident and well adjusted!  All credit to you two!

We love the name "Olympia" (so regal), and then on the car ride it transitioned to "Olivia," which then shortened itself to "Livvie."  So, now she's "Livvie."

I've reviewed our adoption agreement in the light of day (after a good night's rest from our drive home) and will continue to review it in order to keep with all timelines, etc.  Thank you for spelling things out so well, and I know I can be in touch with any questions.  We'll be ordering more food ASAP!

Burt and Tracy, we had a wonderful time meeting you, the herd, and your other guests. 

What a warm and fantastic experience!  Though we're already a dog family, your wisdom and advice certainly gave us additional confidence for the 'two-dog' process.

Burt, what a treat for us, as children of the 70's, it was to meet you, a hero of ours.  Pierce and I tried very hard not to act like schoolkids, but it really was a great honor to meet the man who kept us company on Saturday mornings..

Tracy, we could have listened to you forever.  You dispense pearls of wisdom with such entertainment!  Your love for the dogs and the confidence you exude made this process so easy.  Bless you and bless your family and bless your work - both of you.

We'll work on photos (and maybe some video!). 

Thanks to you both, and we'll be in touch.

Yours, gratefully and respectfully,

Tracy