Spring Arrived Today and so did…the HDA Medal!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Finnegan here…

 A big box arrived today from California!  Mom was so excited…she said it was from Chance and DJ!  Woohoo! I knew it!  Chance had arrived!!!

Where are ya Buddy? (Mom, I KNOW he’s in here!)

Hmmm … no Chance, but there was lots of great stuff!

My buddy sent me a ball and a bowl just like his!  Yummy treats and more!

How does Chance ever get his mouth around this?

 I’ll put it in a special spot! As soon as she leaves the room, it’s going right behind that cushion!

Could you fill my new bowl, pleeeease!

Mom was excited about something she called the HDA Medal and the little book that goes with it!  She said when she joined DK  she never expected to turn into a Hopeless Doodle Addict –at least not for several decades – but she said it takes a village to raise a doodle! She found Karen's Food Group and the Training Group. Then she found F’s Photography Group. You’ve all seen way too many pictures of me as a result :)   After a lot of hard work and lots of support from folks here, we became a Therapy Team and proud members of Adina's Therapy Group. Then we started going to Doodle Romps. We've met some of the nicest people and doodles! The rest, as they say, is history.

Since Chance got to wear the medal, I demanded equal time.  After all, she never would have joined DK if it wasn’t for me. And who lays by her feet for endless hours while she’s on the computer!  Who’s there when she laughs at Laurie’s blogs or cries when something sad happens? And who barks their appreciation at each and every video?

Ahhh Mom, not my best angle ... 

Mom says she can’t wait to watch the Yosemite video with me or taste the yummy olive oil!  I’ve heard her planning a trip to Yosemite.  She says places like Yosemite are sacred places of the spirit and she loves DJ's photos of the place. Yep, Yosemite is on her bucket list but I’m getting the feeling it’s not on mine :(

It’s ok, we had a special HDA day of being together!   Celebrating all we’ve learned and all the many interesting friends we’ve made on DK!

Me and my mom 

Thank you DJ and Chance for putting together such an awesome present!   Thank you DK for helping raise me!  I'm glad Mom's an HDA, and me? I'm just an HD -- Happy Doodle!

Soon the Medal will be traveling again!  Where will it go? 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Congratulations!!! I love the photos and the commentary. Yosemite is terrific, let's all go : ) I am beginning to think travelogues have a lot of advantages though. Official welcome to the club! And we never see too many pictures of Finn.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thank you F!  OMD wouldn't that be fun!!  

[Miss Ellie]

Great blog Cheryl...Love the photos...especially of sweet Finnegan wearing the HDA medal so proudly...awesome treats...hope you both enjoy!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thank you so much, Miss Ellie.  We are enjoying!  It's kind of a special feeling to read through the book that everyone signs.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Congratulations Finn and Cheryl!  I am so happy for the both of you and what a nice box of goodies, along with the best Medal anywhere!  Cheryl, your pictures are great and Finn looks so cute wearing the HDA medal!  How exciting, right?  The picture of Finn laying on the gifts and looking at his bowl is precious and the I love the one of the two of you celebrating your "new" status!  OK Cheryl, if you go to Yosemite you have to promise we get together too!  I would love to meet you!  Again, congratulations and so well deserved! 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thanks Lonnie! Humbled to be part of the club!  Don't know if you can see it, but Finn has his paw wrapped around that ball in that shot! LOL DJ said Chance picked it out :) Good choice, Chance!  My son is living in SF now so hoping to have several chances to finally visit Yosemite. The hard part is leaving the dood.  I didn't realize you were near there. I would love to meet you and Libby Lou.  You're on my bucket list :)

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Congrats to an awesome Duo! And Finn, my man! Not a single typo! Enzo wants to know how you managed without opposable thumbs? You are not only stunning to look at, but talented as well! The whole package, as we girls like to say!
Thanks for sharing your great HDA pictures.......You two are truly deserving!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

LOL He types using voice recognition :)  Thanks Ro and Enzo. I'm sure Finn would adore Enzo!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

:)

[F, Calla & Luca]

Boy voice recognition has gotten really good, it can recognize barks. Actually over the years it has gotten really good.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Congratulations Carol & Finnegan!  Just awesome! 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thanks Lori!