So I started a blog for Josie

In an effort to keep friends and family informed about the vast and expanding life of Miss Josie Bee, I decided to give in to the trend of the day and start a blog. Our biggest day in many months was yesterday, Oct. 9, when our adoption was officially final, sworn before a judge and nearly a dozen very good friends. It was the second best day of MY life, beaten only by the day I brought Josie home. We all piled into the judge's chambers, surprising her by the size of our entourage, and had two semi-pro photographers making the crowd think a celebrity must be in our midst -- and she was! Josie was an angel the whole time, curious and eager to be among friends and admirers. When the judge declared the adoption in her best interest, Josie promptly flashed her knickers by putting the hem of her dress in her mouth, to the delight of all present. Then the judge invited her to pick out a toy, and she chose a plastic helicopter, which she also promptly put in her mouth. All were charmed and smitten. We have tons of photos and even a videotape of the judge making it official, and if I can figure out how to post video we shall have it here. But until then, we shall have photos and lots of them. Many thanks to all the friends and relatives who have made this such an incredibly joyous experience. We are blessed, truly.