GUESS WHERE THE HOPLESS DOODLE ADDICT AWARD IS?

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Oh wow, to my amazement a box was delivered to our house here in San Diego, California  from Kathy and Lilly Spyker...all the way from Pennsylvania!  Gracie Doodle was sitting on the front lawn waiting for the mailman to deliver her Christmas costume and instead this box arrived!

Gracie immediately started smelling the box and knew it was something special.  It had the smell of another Doodle and that made her happy!

Gracie sniffed and sniffed the box and then looked at the picture on the side.  It was HER!  She then knew what it was...Hurry Momma...take it in the house so I can open it!

Hummm...there is something gold and shiny.  Let me put my nose print on it and then you can take it out of the box for me. 

Okay, so that is the famous Hopeless Doodle Addict Award?  Hey, I remember seeing it when we were at a romp over a year ago and Nancy (Ned and Clancy) gave the award to Gina (Kona and Buddy).  I remember my Momma asking about it and that was where she learned about how you have to spend all your time on your computer and DoodleKisses to maybe someday be lucky enough to win this award.

Hey look...how did Lilly know this is my most favorite ball?  I love the Kong squeaky balls...Gee thanks Lilly.

Wow, there is tons of stuff in this box but I found my things.  There were some Zukes treats too but Momma took those away from me for now.  She said something about having to photograph them first.  Oh no...does that mean that black square thing that clicks at me all the time is coming out???  Hey, check out the cool squirrel and it squeaks.  I love things that squeak!  Lilly, you really know what Doodles like!  Thanks a bunch.

Uh oh...my Poppa hasn't left for work yet and I just heard Momma call to him in the shower to come out and take our picture when he is done!!  Here we go again...

Meanwhile, while we are waiting for my Poppa to come "shoot" us, look at all the cool stuff that Kathy put in our box.  Potato chips made locally in Pennsylvania.  Chocolate covered Raspberries made locally too!  (I'll have to remind my Momma that she has been on a diet and has been really good...therefore, put these human treats away for later!)  Lots of booklets and stuff from York County, PA where Kathy and Lilly live.  Then a bag with some Harley-Davidson goodies.  A pen, key chain, pin and brochure.  And then of course, last but not least, my gifts which I already showed you...the ball, squirrel and the Zukes.  Boy, this was a really fun morning!

DO I LOOK LIKE A PROUD DOODLE???  I AM SOOO PROUD OF MY MOMMA.  SHE HAS WORKED VERY HARD ON THAT COMPUTER...EVERY NIGHT...EVERY DAY WHEN SHE IS HOME...NOW MAYBE SHE WILL SLOW DOWN AND SPEND MORE TIME WITH ME!!!  I DO LOOK NEGLECTED DON'T I??

Here is a big Doodle Kiss for my Momma.  I love her and she is the best ever!  Actually, I am a very loved and spoiled girl but I am also a very good girl and everyone loves me.  Momma and I are best friends and I make her laugh and smile all the time.  You should just see how HER TAIL WAGS!!

Thank you all for this honor.  I love DoodleKisses and all the wonderful people I have met...both in person and through the computer.  I wish I could meet you all personally.  There are many of you that I feel very bonded to and I have fallen in love with many of the Doodles and want to just hug and kiss them all.  If it weren't for my precious Gracie Doodle, I wouldn't know this happiness that she has brought me.  I truly am a completely and totally a HOPELESS DOODLE ADDICT! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Congratulations!!! What beautiful pictures, they would tell a story without Gracie's great narrative. Welcome to the club. That last picture of you and Gracie is priceless and we wish we could meet you and Gracie too.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Thank you so much F. I just somehow knew you would be the first to reply. We both are night owls but you more so. What, 1:30 AM for you???

[F, Calla & Luca]

Had to stay up for an ebay auction. I needed to get an OS for my old laptop since I want to have a backup and need it for an old DOS program I use for work. But yes, I am a night owl usually. How else would I get to visit with the Californians. Now I'm turning in. Say good night Gracie--couldn't resist that : )

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

We love picture books!!! Yay Nancie and Gracie doodle!! That is quite an accomplishment! R&B want Gracie to know they kissed the trophy in OH and want her to look for their nose prints!!! Gracie you are soooo pretty and quite a supermodel!! We feel like we know ya both and appreciate all the support and nursing!! xoxo Suzann, R&B

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations, Nancie, and welcome to the HDA Club! Love the photos, especially that last one!
PS: Gracie, you're not just a beautiful doodle girl, you're also a very talented writer!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Congratulations Nancie! I loved all of the photos, especially Gracie's happy face as she is holding the Kong ball... LOL.

[Ann Kendig]

Congratulations, Nancie and welcome to the club! I really enjoyed all of your pictures and I'm not sure which is my favorite!
Hmmmm, probably the third photo and the last photo. OK, we wanna come and meet you and Gracie too! Maybe if we come to visit you could give us a crash course in grooming a doodle! Gracie always looks so beautiful! I love the way your hair color matches Gracie's! I'm kinda glad my hair doesn't match either of my dogs. Even though I think they're beautiful, I don't think their coloring would compliment my complexion! Hee Hee OK, now I'm veering off the subject....Again, Congratulations Nancie and Gracie, you make quite the pair! Good night Gracie! (Couldn't resist, F.)

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Ha ha Ann...yes, I do match my Gracie Doodle...all planned according to my DH! I get that comment all the time. Actually, as far as Gracie's grooming I am a little embarrassed to have her paws in the photo. She is still growing out her feet from the fox tail episode over the summer. I can still see "toe cleavage" and so want to have those puffy round looking Doodle paws back. We are working on it though!!! She also still has a summer cut because she was at the Dog Ranch last month and since the fox tails are still around I was worried. Thanks for the kind words.

[Donna K & Quincy]

I'm at work and 2/3 of the way through my 12 hrs shift. It is now 4am. Just sneaked in to see what is happening and there you are. Congratulations Nancie and Gracie, you are lucky to be members of such an exclusive club. Gracie isn't it fun to get surprises in the mail. Love the pictures especially the last one.

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Congratulations! You are in a group of the best addicts around, a group I aspire to be a part of...someday. Doodles bring such fun and happiness and you can see from your pics that you and Gracie are best buddies. Someday maybe we can have a huge doodle romp and meet fellow doodles from all over but in the meantime we have the awesome DK to keep us in touch.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Wow, congratulations on your and Gracie's winning HDA award! I loved all the photos, that last one is the cutest thing ever. Rooney and I haven't been around DK all that long but I know when I post - comment, asking for help, picture - what ever - you are always there for us. Thank you. Well deserved!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Nancie and Gracie, you are soooo deserving of this award! Congratulations to both of you. The pictures are just wonderful...I love the one of Gracie giving you a big Doodle Kiss. It looks like you and Gracie have the same color hair (and it's very pretty). Enjoy all the goodies!