You Complete Me

So here is the blog for all of you who have been anxiously awaiting it. To all of you who have been keeping up with what Chad and I have been up to and to all of you who have no idea, here is our story.

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Chad and I moved out on our own about 2 and a half years ago. We moved in to a duplex just across the street from my mom and dad, owned by a family friend who has known my sister's and I since we were wee little girls. We were so happy to be on our own and out of our parents hair. We were starting our life together, encountering bumps, road-blocks, and some of the happiest moments of our lives. What has happened the past week hits close to the top of our happy life changing moments list. Right up there with Jack, and Chad asking me to marry him, this is an all-time happy moment. I have so much love in my heart, for me and about 100,000 other people. I am so happy.
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We have completed our little family... for now anyways. Last Wednesday Chad and I set out on a journey to bring home our second little boy. We didn't know what to expect, or how happy it was going to make us. We started the week knowing what was coming and when the day came we were beside ourselves. We drove about an hour and a half to Climax, North Carolina, just south of Greensboro to a little house on a hill. All we had were a couple of pictures. We prepared quickly the night before because at first we didn't know he would be coming home with us so soon. But, we were given the go-ahead to bring him home, he was ready. So much excitement had come over me. When we got there and I saw him and his brothers for the first time, I was so excited. I couldn't believe this moment had finally come. There he was sitting, looking up at me.

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2 years ago, this was just not possible. We had signed a lease agreement that said, No Pets. But, now that our neighbors have moved out, my landlord came to me, and said, "I've known you for a long time, and I just can't see saying no to you, I don't feel right about it, you can have a dog." It was music to my ears and I immediately ran inside and called Chad. This has been about a month ago, that we found out. We have tried so hard to keep everything a secret because we didn't know when, or how we were going to do it. Chad and I are meant to be you see, both of us wanted a bird, so we got Jack, and both of us wanted a dog, an English bulldog, both of us. No arguing what kind of dog to get because we both knew we wanted the same. So when she told us we could have one, it was just a matter of when, where and how much?

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We scowered the Internet, so many scammers and so many mixes. Nothing felt right. It looked like we were going to have to travel to Georgia to get one. But, just about 2 weeks ago Chad found a breeder in Climax, NC. This gentleman was so nice, so informative and everything just felt right. We didn't care which sex, we just wanted a healthy, pure-bred English bulldog. Which was exactly what he had. Three boys, three perfectly beautiful boys. He sent us photos of all three and their daddy, "Hummer" and mommy "Chili Pepper." I didn't know we were going to have a choice. I was getting anxious because I just couldn't believe it was all happening so fast. At first he told us it would be two weeks before we could bring him home but when we called him to schedule a time to visit he told us we could bring him home. I was ecstatic. I didn't think I would make it through work on Wednesday. But I did, and we set out on our trek to bring home the dog that would complete us.

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Everything worked out perfectly, we held all three. We just knew them as 1, 2 and 3. We have had names picked out for 2 years, and have done more research on bulldogs than humanly possible. We were ready. When I picked him up, I knew he was the one. He was like a roley-poley. He spoke to me, he grunted and looked into my eyes, and that was it. He was my Charlie. As bad as I hated it, we made the trip home with him in a kitty crate. No... I didn't hold him, but I did rip the gate off and comfort him through the small opening. I peeked at him through the door and told him, "You don't know me yet, but I love you with all the love one person can have in their heart."

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The past few days have been a whirlwind. He has only made 2 accidents in the house since we brought him home on Wednesday. He is just so perfect. We took him for his first vet visit on Friday, and they told us he was perfect. The vet told us that such perfection in a bulldog comes from a great breeder, and we thank god for our breeder. We never thought we would get a bully with Championship bloodlines, but we did, only because it guarantees that he be healthy. And that he was. We were scheduled to meet Chad's parents for dinner after the vet. They had no idea. We were in the yard with Charlie when they pulled up and they both had the biggest smiles on their faces. He is just so little right now and my mom says that because of his colorings it looks like he is wearing pants. They couldn't believe we had kept it a secret. They knew we had wanted one for a long time. When they came to visit, Charlie was just beginning to become comfortable with his surroundings. He was wild, growling and playing with everyone. They loved him. How could you not? Chad's dad called Saturday just to check on him.

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Everyday is a good day in our house. Everyday he is doing something new, and more funny than the day before. He loves everyone. We make little trips across the street so he can get acquainted with other people and other animals. Bailey isn't to sure of him yet because he is so little, and so full of energy. I have my camera sitting out so I can catch those perfect moments when your heart just melts, because they don't stay this way for long. We have had such a great weekend, despite having to work everyday, I have still been able to enjoy Charlie. Chad stayed over at Mom and Dad's for several hours with him last night while I worked. They all carved pumpkins and watched college football. Everything in our lives seems so perfect, everything has fallen into place. We are so happy, I don't know what else could make me happier than I am now, other than walking down the aisle to Chad. I have more love and happiness in my heart than ever.

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Now you know our story, now you know our secret. I will keep you all updated on his milestones (bath time, walking on a leash, etc). His name is Hummer (for his Daddy) Charlie Walker (for my Grandaddy) Graham, just for the record.

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He completes us. : )