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! 

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Congrats on being the latest HDA trophy receipient. Gracie is such a beautiful doodle. I love her commentary.

[BG and Gavin]

Great photo journalism Gracie! Thanks for the wonderful story. Congratulations to your mom!

[Anna and Achilles]

Gracie, wow congratulations! You guys deserve it. I know I have told you before Gracie that I think you are cute, but now you are positively beaming.

[cheryl & oliver]

Congrats Nancie & Gracie....What wonderful pictures to tell the story of a wonderful morning for the two of you. And even without the captions, anyone can see the love that the two of you have for each other!!!...Award well deserved for all you do for everyone here. With kind words, words of advice, or just being there, you are now one of the elite (lol) of Doodleskisses, and well deserved of this award....I think I would have the last picture blown up and framed for the wall or at least in a place of honor in your house...Again WTG Nancie & Gracie....

[Frances Pendrous (Horan)]

Nancy and Gracie....WOW...what a real pleasure and joy it is to have become your friend. How happy Frankie Girl and her mum and dad are that you have won this so-very-deserved award. Thank you so much for sharing it with us too. What a lovely load of special gifts you all received. I am not sure what you do for a living, but I think whatever it is, you have "missed your vocation girlie". You really have a gift when it comes to writing and also, your eye for a great picture is truly second to none. Just wanted to pop in an tell you that we are blessed to have you and your family in our lives.

[Zoe, Benny and Tyler]

Congratulations! And I love love love the pictures!

[Rose]

Congratulations, Nancie! Great story and photos, the last one is so beautiful! :-)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Oh, I love all your pictures. Gracie is such a beautiful doodle. Kathy and Lilly did a great job representing this area. Congratulations on getting an award only we doodlers would understand :)

[GBK]

WooHoo Nancie, Congratulatons!!!! Welcome to the HDA club! Love the pictures, you and Gracie make such a perfect pair, and look at the Loot she got in that package..... We sure miss you, we might be out a couple of days after Christmas, maybe we can meet up :)

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

We would love to meet up with you, Kona and Buddy. It's been a while. Let me know when you are heading this way and we will get Nancy, Ned and Clancy along with some others for a year end romp...maybe Laguna Beach??

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Before I go on... I LOVE YOUR HAIR! Nice picture. You two would be great in a look alike contest. You are both beautiful. Okay, it is about time you got that box. It was sent out 3 months ago but since the postman does not like San Diego, we here in Ohio, GA, and, PA all got it before you :)

Kathy and Lilly did a great job of wrapping. Gracie KISSED the Star like all the other doodles--geesh these doods are smart. Great Pictures you both took, as always. Loved your post--Love You and I am so happy you joined the HDA! Congratulations.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Ha, funny about the mail!