THE HDA TROPHY HAS ARRIVED ON LONG ISLAND!!

[shelly]

I had the most exciting day yesterday! It started off quite normal. I got up, threw in a load of laundry, signed on to DoodleKisses, made coffee, checked in on Doodlekisses, ate breakfast, checked in on DoodleKisses... you get the idea (something many in the 'outside world' would NEVER understand). And as I was cleaning the kitchen (well sort of), my oldest son came into the kitchen holding a box. Now those of you who have read my posts (and Tori's "issues" with the UPS and Fed Ex guys) know packages arriving to my house is not rare. but THIS one sure was... it was for ME... and I KNEW where it came from because my son called me "Shelly". Now aside from close friends, my dad and now you guys, no one really calls me Shelly, and certainly NOT my kids!
That's when my stomach started to get all jittery inside. Could it be? Was it MY turn? (I would not really have thought my points were 'up there' quite enough). My special package arrived from Jane, Rooney and Stuart. Being as she is from Florida, she sent Tori a Gator with a water bottle inside for crackling - which she literally has NOT let go of since. She even slept with it! We got special natural treats, a bully stick and Got Dog mug, for me when i sit drinking my morning coffee as I sign into DoodleKisses, chocolate covered Gator dropping (yummy!) a "I Love DoodleKisses.com" bumper sticker and a book on Florida. Than you so much Jane, Rooney and Stuart!

Tori started out as a compromise for a dog my boys kept begging for. Now, don't get me wrong, I love dogs, but after quite a few years without one, I was satisfied with no hair, no "mess" to clean up, etc. Many of you know we didn't 'bond' at first and at that time she was well our "dog". But after those first few months (okay, maybe more than I remember), she grew into a member of our family. Of course I tell the boys she loves us all, often I do have to admit, I slip and say "She loves me more". ( well, she DOES- lol). But she is no longer a 'compromise, but has grown into "My Tori-girl".

Thank you all for letting me share her (and yours) with all of you! This is truly an honor. I am honored to display my trophy for ALL to see (no matter what they may then say behind my back! LOL)

Rather than attaching pictures, I have attached a video I made of all of us when we received the package. I even had to call Ali (and Sonny) to share the news. Even my in-laws got in on the action! (But please excuse my "Snow White" voice in the beginning! lol)

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-8Ou71KIaE

[Michael Gurley]

Congratulations!!!!!!!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Your video was awesome and hilarious! I loved the overflowing enthusiasm of your son... ROFL. You are the best! Congratulations!

[shelly]

THANKS SO MUCH!  Yes!  that's my family... they think I'm a bit overboard, but hey... secretly I know they love it too!  LOL

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations and welcome to the HDA Club!

[shelly]

thanks Karen!  I am so proud to be a new member of 'the club'!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

I LOVED the video! Congrats!!

[Ali & Sonny D.]

Yay!!! As we all now know, I am very proud of my friend and was so excited for her that I was at a total loss of words!!! But my friend you definitely deserve it!!! Whoo hoo for you! (btw, you do not sound like snow white but YUCK on my voice!!!!) lol  great video! Proud to say I personally know The Hopless Doodle Addict! xoxo

[shelly]

Ali ~ You are too funny!  It's like when we used to tape record our voices and then listen to it and say, "Do I really sound like that"!  Don't worry, I cut out most of it!  LOL  thanks for taking part in my video!  AND... for your genuine excitement!  So much for husbands and kids! But I did make Steve do a re-take filled with more excitement!  LOL

[Ali & Sonny D.]

So what I really want to know... what did April say??? LOL I had a whole DK discussion with her the other night.(prior to this!) I think she is jealous that there is no site for her little pup. LOL 

Thanks for editing out my complete ridiculousness but so glad it showed how happy I was for you and happy you were to share!

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Ali, that was you on the phone?  That Rocks.  How nice.  I say you are an accessory to doodle addiction.  Congrats to you, Ali.

[Ali & Sonny D.]

It was me!!!  I was very excited for her as you can tell by my jumbled thoughts! I am honored to be part of her addiction and video!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Such a cute video!!!!  So glad that Tori loves her gator!!!  We had so much fun shopping for all the goodies.  So congrats Shelly - you deserve it!!!  P.S. Your sons are adorable.