The HDA Trophy Arrives in Utah!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Hello DK members, Darwin here.

Today was super exciting! My mom rushed in the door carrying a large package and said that it was for me! I wanted to open it right away but she started complaining about lighting in our apartment and how we had to go outside. Honestly all I really paid attention to was "outside" I love outside! Once we went outside, she laid down a blanket to sit on and got out her camera. UGH, I hate when she takes out her camera! What was she thinking anyways, trying to do a photo shoot while I had a package to open. To exact my revenge, I decided to be very uncooperative and not sit still for photos. Tee hee! What I found inside was awesome!

 

Me and my package. 

Hmmm... are those treats I smell? And the faint hint of... Doodle? 

At this point, my excitement about the tissue paper, the doodle smell, and the possible treats overwhelmed me. I had to burn off a little energy by shredding the paper and bubble wrap. I mean, I'm a dog. Come on. I can't help it.

 

Ahem. After that was over I was able to focus. And boy am I glad I did, the box held all sorts of goodies!

Inside were postcards from MN, playing cards, a MN twins shirt fo my mom, with a matching collar for me, some yummy smelling food items that my mom said I couldn't have (I will have to beg for these later), a squeaky toy, a squeaky tennis ball, yummy treats for me... and...

 

The HDA trophy! It had lots of interesting smells and nose prints on it.

Then, just as I was ready to go play with my toys and eat my treats, my mom said I had to take a picture with her. WHAT? After sitting through all of those other pictures? I renewed my resolve to not look at the camera and try to get away. Usually this tactic makes her give up quicker. 

 

The weather was on my side, it was super windy and my dad couldn't get any decent pictures of us. I made sure that if she was making a nice face, I was not in the picture, and whenever she was making a silly/weird face, I sat perfectly still. I'm clearly a genius, here are the silly looking results. These are actually the better ones... HA HA! You can even see me laughing in the last photo.

Even though my mom is annoying with her camera, she's actually pretty cool. She gives me lots of pets and treats and I am a fan of that. :-) I am going to have to say goodbye now, there is a squeaky tennis ball calling my name... 

 

Note from Camilla: Wow, what an honor to receive the esteemed HDA award. I am so glad that in August of 2009, I went searching for an answer about Goldendoodle grooming. I stumbled across DK, and the rest is history! I have spent an outrageous amount of time on this site, and I don't regret a minute of it! I've learned so much, and made so many great friends. And a huge thanks to my adorable, goofy and sometimes naughty doodle, Darwin. I'm convinced he's the best dog on the planet, and I love him so much! 

 

To learn how you can receive the HDA trophy, look HERE

[Donna Vee]

Soooooo happy for you! Congrats Camilla

 

Big hugs and doodle kisses,

Donna, Ginger and Penny

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations, and welcome to the HDA Club!

Darwin, JD says you are definitely a genius, and he feels the same way about having his photo taken!

 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Hip hip hooray!!! I can't think of a more deserving member. Caitlin is fast and did a super job. Darwin, you are perfect and give that trophy a big kiss.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Congrats to you both!!!! You both are so friendly and so loving. I enjoy getting to here the stories and chat with you. Congrats!!!!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Congratulations Camilla, looks like you had lots of fun with that package and another doodle nose print on the trophy, yippeee!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I'm so excited! 

This is wonderful.  I know you and Caitlin are good friends too!  What a nice thing to share  ( like Ann and I got to share the award) with a friend!  

Darwin and Camilla you look smashing in your photos.   Kiss that trophy a few more times from all of us out here who are so happy that someone so nice was recognized for their priceless contributions to DK!  Congrats and thank you for being here. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Congratulations Darwin and Camilla, a very deserving pair. Even more pictures than we usually get, yay. You both look wonderful, we get full views of the new haircut and the first picture of you two together is perfect.

[shelly]

YAY! For Darwin!!!! You're the man!  And Camilla....You go girl!  So happy for BOTH of you!  You are both so deserving of this award!  Thanks for all the support and friendship!! Enjoy this special time!  

 

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oh drat, I can get the site but not the photos so I will have to check back later to see he pics.  Congratulations! We have enjoyed your posts and pictorial contributions - especially your yummy baked goods pictures and photos of that wonderful Darwin.

[BG and Gavin]

What a deserving doodle-person combo.  Camilla, you are Darwin both look awesome.  Enjoy revelling in the glory of it all!

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Congratulations Camilla - and, of course, Darwin, too!

[Adina P]

Woohoo!  This trophy arrived quickly!  Congratulations and welcome to the club.  Darwin, Mr. Perfect Doodle, I'm proud of your mom and you should be too.  Every moment she's on DK, she's either learning how to better take care of you, talking about you, or helping someone else take care of their doodle.  That's always a good thing!