The HDA Trophy Arrives in Utah!

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

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Permalink Reply by Rose on March 22, 2011 at 9:13am

Congratulations, Camilla and Darwin! Love your photos! :-)

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Permalink Reply by ERIC A. NATER on March 22, 2011 at 10:53am

Congratulation!! Your Pictures tell the story in a beautiful way. I would have to assume that you are the youngest person to ever receive this Award, which speaks volumes to how much you have contributed to DK.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa, Daisy & Dexter on March 22, 2011 at 5:10pm

Nah, she just looks like a baby...she is an old married lady - LOL

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Permalink Reply by Camilla and Darwin on March 22, 2011 at 11:52am

Thank you very much everyone!

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Permalink Reply by Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() on March 22, 2011 at 1:15pm

Such great shots. Darwin is one smart doodle to be able to avoid those poses with you. He does seem to know what he's doing though, that's for sure. Love the laugh!!!! Congrats to you both!!!

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Permalink Reply by Carol and Banjo on March 22, 2011 at 1:34pm

Awwww Camilla....an award well deserved! I loved seeing photos of you and your best bud. You really did a fabulous job on Darwins cut!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on March 22, 2011 at 5:19pm

Congratulations Camilla!! Since I joined DK I have really enjoyed your posts, pics and videos of Darwin! Looking forward to more of them in the future!