On this Christmas Eve,
Snowflakes filled the air. The cold frosted the windows. The fresh Evergreen tree was rich with ornaments and sparkling white lights. Houses along the block were decorated on the front lawns and lined with colorful lights. Fireplaces flickered with wood-burning flames, leaving a lasting intoxicating aroma through the chimneys. Carolers joyfully sang from home to home. Some families opened their Christmas gifts on Christmas Day. The Taylor family always chose to celebrate on Christmas Eve - a delicious dinner and dessert topped off with so many presents. Santa gifts and stocking stuffers were enjoyed on Christmas Day.
Lauren Taylor was seven years old and put quite a stamp on her personality. She was loyal and loving. She was dedicated to her family. She excelled in the second grade and in all activities because what defined her the most was her profound determination and sometimes stubbornness to complete every task she was given.
Lauren loved Bulldogs, especially English Bulldogs, because their personality was a lot like hers. She was an only child and had only a few friends at school. She wanted very much to have a companion just like her...just like the English Bulldog. Her room was decorated with English Bulldog stuffed animals and bed linens designed with an English Bulldog pattern. Lauren eagerly looked forward to this Christmas holiday because her mom and dad promised her a dog after her seventh birthday.
On this Christmas Eve, then...
"A puppy! An English Bulldog puppy! Thank you, Daddy! Thank you, Mommy!"
"You have been so good this year, Lauren. You are now seven. You deserve your special wish. Merry Christmas, honey," Lauren's mom said warmly.
Lauren happily looked to her father, who happily asked,
"What are you going to name your little one, sweetheart?"
"I think...Yes, I would like to name her Lauren."
"But that is your name!" Lauren's mom and dad exclaimed.
"I don't care. English Bulldogs are just like me. I want to name her Lauren," Lauren said in determined stubbornness.
"Lauren the Bulldog, huh?" Lauren's mom and dad supposed.
Lauren and her new pup were lost in loving play.
Welcome home, Lauren the Bulldog
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