Today is Mattie's 15th birthday and Wrigley's 2nd. Yes, they share a birthday. I brought Wrigley into our lives 4 months after the passing of my Summer. After a few days of Wrigley being in her new home I called the breeder to ask the exact date she was born. When she told me December 1st, I was dumbfounded. I remember calling a few people and telling them how coincidental that they shared the same birth date. I know the odds were 1/365, but still it was 1/365! No one seemed as shocked or surprised about their shared birthday as I was, but to me it was confirmation that I had not made a mistake.

On the long drive home to Louisville from Columbus with Wrigley on my lap, I couldn't help but wonder if Mattie would like her. I knew that Mattie was older and set in her ways, but I also knew Mattie was very lonely without Summer. I kept thinking Wrigley is so small, what if Mattie steps on her or what if Mattie chomps her in half? What if Mattie hates her? As the first days passed and they became familiar with one another all my fears were laid to rest. Wrigley took to Mattie as her new best friend and Mattie showed great tolerance for this bundle of energy that took the place of her best friend of 14 years. I couldn't ask for a better pair. I am so thankful to have both of these little creatures in my life.  Happy Birthday Mattie and Wrigley.