Hello to YT
 

Hi My name is Kathryn and I am writing to introduce myself. I am the proud Mom of 4.5 lb Lavinia Hyacynth (Vivi). She is my first yorkie...I had two big lovable golden retrievers..Sam and Daisy...RIP.....so owning a little dog has been a new experience. All I can say is that I now have two children One 15 year old with two legs..... Elizabeth..... and one furry one. I was surprised and delighted by my attachment to Vivi....she is with me all the time. I am an artist and I work at home in a studio. Vivi sits on my lap while I paint. I loved my big dogs very much but this is a different relationship.She is my muse. If someone that didn't understand this type of bond were to stand outside my studio door they would think I was crazy but I talk to VIvi all the time and I could swear she listens and understands me!!!!I know that there are lots of kindred spirits out there. I lost my husband to cancer 6 years ago(he was 41) and sometimes my daughter says that she thinks her Daddy sent Vivi to us.If that sort of thing can really happen then I am inclined to believe her. I am now engaged to a wonderful man and I have converted him into a dog liker who happens to be madly in love with Vivi!!!!I enjoyed the thread with all the photos of dogs and parents...YT is an attractive group. I will post pictures when I figure out how to do it. Anyway I am rambling so I will close now....Hope to talk to ya'll soon,Kathryn and Vivi

Wow! What a great introduction!! I love Vivi's name. Very unique. Yorkies are quite addicting AND intuitive....I wouldn't be surprised if she does know what you are saying. Welcome-you are going to love it here!

Wow what a great story thanks for sharing! Hello and welcome to yorkietalk! I hope you enjoy it here!

Kathryn and Vivi Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I personally think your daughter is right. There are many Angels amoung us.

Vivi's name
 

Hi, Thanks for the welcome. I named Vivi ......Lavinia Hyacynth.....because when I got her she was such a tiny little puppy and I thought she deserved a VERY BIG name!!!!!!It just seemed to fit her personality.

Welcome to YT Kathryn! I can tell already that you are a true yorkie mommy!! Great story!! :)

hi and welcome, im gina, so glad you joined us... you will love it here too.

That's a great story. Welcome to YT and be sure to post pictures of Vivi!!

What a beautiful introduction and a very warm welcome to you and Vivi.

Vivi sounds so loved and special and indeed is a blessing into your home. I look forward to seeing all her lovely pictures and reading future stories. :D

Glad to have you and ViVi on board. They are definately little angels somdays with horns!

Welcome to YT..it can become addictive..I don't post much, but am here all day reading other posts! I also love Vivi's full name. My Mother was named Lavenia, and I always thought it was a beautiful name. I think most people spelled it with an I like you do, she was named after her grandmother and I think I've only seen it spelled with a E one other time.
How did you come up with the name Lavinia?

welcome
 

hi & welcome......can't wait to see pics of vivi :aimeeyork !! Our furbabies here are quite spoiled as well, my youngest daughter is 17 and (lol) she verbalizes they get more attention than her! Jodi loves her little brother & sister very much though & is very loving to them. Infact she will get teary eyed just thinking of the time when Abbey's puppies will go to their new homes!.....Enjoy this yt community I found it to be great :thumbup: !
Luck, Laughter & Happiness to all!

Lavinia's name
 

I have always loved the name.I chose Hyacynth because the flower is always welcome in the spring after the long cold winter. I think that is the perfect metaphor for Vivi.Thanks for asking.

What a great introduction! Welcome to you and Vivi!

Weclome to YT Kathryn and Vivi. What a warm introduction. Can't wait to see pics of little Vivi. Love her name, very original. :)