The HDA Medal has arrived!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

What an exciting day we had this week when we discovered a box had been delivered to our front door! It soon became clear this was not just any box, it came from Cheryl and Finnegan and contained the HDA medal along with a box full of goodies! Jackson and Jilly were on it and their sniffers were sniffing!

When I first came across the DK site, we had already had Jack for a few months. I started reading the discussions and found my way through the Groups and I was hooked! I poured through the Food Group and still keep a copy of the approved treats on hand. The Training Group taught me about CGC and we started working toward our new goal. From the Grooming Group I learned about all the supplies that have helped everyone and made my lists. Gardening has always been a passion and when I posted one of my first questions about mushrooms, well who knew that Karen and F would know all about them! : ) The Photography Group is a favorite. And then there's the Jersey Doodle Group folks and all of the people we have met and the ones here that make up DK that have truly touched my heart. I've had the privilege of meeting a good number of DKers and consider them as my friends. You have helped when I have reached out with a message. I have laughed with you and share your sorrows and I thank you for all you have taught and shared.

We are so honored to find the HDA award at our doorstep and Cheryl & Finn just went beyond! There are yummy treats and balls and Fleecy Man as Finn calls him for Jack and Jilly! A beautiful museum book and note cards of Bucks County artists, a Doodle tote bag from a favorite pet shop in Frenchtown and Cheryl even managed to find doodle flip flops that look just like Jilly that are hysterical and a super velvety doodle beach towel that looks like Jack! We are set for our next Sandy Hook Beach Romp! We cannot thank you enough, Cheryl and Finn!

We are too excited to sit still!!

Jack says "I need to hold the new ball close and treasure the moment!"

Jilly thinks Fleecy Man is a hoot! She brings her treasures to her bed!and she's fallen asleep on him!

Can you believe the Jilly flip flops!

And the goodies!

A big thanks from us!

The new HDA medal is just gorgeous, thanks Adina for all that you do! The journal is another wonderful part of the HDA experience, I plan to go through it again before it is signed and passed on! With a lick for good luck from Jackson and Jilly, the medal will soon be on it's way! Thanks so much for the honor!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

It sure is!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Jane, Jilly and Jack! What a wonderful post. Congratulations on becoming a HDA winner. I love, love, love the photos. Cheryl and Finnegan were really clever and generous. We all need a pair of those flip flops. Cutest ever. 

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Thanks Bonnie! I almost don't want to wear them so they will stay good as new!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Congratulations and welcome to the club. Great pictures and your two are so well behaved to sit right by that tempting box of goodies!!!!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Thanks Sue, they were very patient with me!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Terrific photo's and well done to you. Welcome welcome welcome. I just love those flip-flops too. Your two were so well behaved and that head tilt is too darn cute.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Thanks Nicky, Jack is especially big on the head tilt!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Janie, Welcome to the club! I loved all the pictures and Cheryl did a spectacular job with her gifts. I LOVE that towel. You guys all look great!!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Thanks Laurie, I think Katie is eyeing that towel too! It is so unbelievably soft.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Congratulations!  Very nice photos and I love those flip flops!  Cheryl ~ great job!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Thanks Linda, those flip flops are a big hit!

[DJ & Chance]

Congratulations!  Fabulous gifts and even better photos.  And I too love the flip-flops especially :)