THE HDA TROPHY HAS ARRIVED ON LONG ISLAND!!

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

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Permalink Reply by shelly on July 29, 2011 at 9:44am

Thanks so much Ann! I truly am very honored!!!

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Permalink Reply by Donna K & Quincy on July 29, 2011 at 9:42am

Well now that I've had time to watch your video( had a power failure when I got home from work this morning so I had to wait again), great video and congratulations again ' Rochelle' and Tori. Enjoy your goodies.

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Permalink Reply by shelly on July 29, 2011 at 9:48am

Thanks so much Donna! Now get some sleep!

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Permalink Reply by Nancie & Gracie Doodle on July 29, 2011 at 9:53am

Congratulations Shelly and welcome to the club. The video was a "classic"...very cute!

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Permalink Reply by shelly on July 29, 2011 at 9:56am

THANK YOU, Nancie! It is an honor!

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Permalink Reply by Traci -Bexter & Maggie on July 29, 2011 at 6:12pm

Your video was hilarious! I love the way you cleared off your shelf for the trophy! Shelly - Now, you can get back to DK (errr...cleaning your house)!

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Permalink Reply by shelly on July 30, 2011 at 12:36pm

THANKS, Traci! Yeah... I have been cleaning all day! LOL... now that my party is over... I will have more freeeeee time! Yippee!

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Permalink Reply by Susan and Sasha on July 29, 2011 at 7:30pm

Congratulations My Fellow Night Owl!!

You are one amazing Hopeless Doodle Addict...and Tori is so lucky to have you as her Mom!!

I just loved watching your video...and seeing the excited faces of your sons!! Lol...

That trophy has the perfect place to rest...on your newly dusted shelf!

I'm so happy for you...

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Permalink Reply by shelly on July 30, 2011 at 12:40pm

LOL Susan! THANKS! I know.... my sons... I can't contain their excitement! I have been so excited that I couldn't sleep! (LOL- actually my son had his road test yesterday and I was up till 4AM Thursday- couldn't sleep. Anal, neurotic me was googling the streets he would go down to review with him in the morning).... can you say crazy! BUT - he passed! Not too sure if I'm happy about that - but he does have to go to college in September... nOT happy about THAT either! (But he's staying home)