Hey, Y'all! Look who has the HDA Trophy!!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

It's Knox here.  My mom told me to put "y'all" in the title to get your attention and I hoped it worked!  I just had to share the news about my mom's big award with you and thought it was only fitting that I write her "whoopee" discussion.   I would hate for you to think that it's all about me, but I want to make it perfectly clear that FLASH had absolutely NOTHING to do with her getting this award.  She earned her addicted status back in April, LONG before he weaseled his way into our lives. Clearly, her addiction can be fully attributed to ME...well, me and perhaps a few random rescues.  I can remember when she happened across this crazy site.  It was in the Spring of 2010 when I was only a few months old and she lurked around for quite a while before ever saying a word.  My dad says that he fondly remembers life before DK as that was when she still had time to clean, cook and do other things that I can't mention in mixed company.  Nevertheless, my mom has met alot of friends -- local and far away-- for both of us, and what can be better than that? Why oh why she had to venture over to the DRC website is an question that I'll save for another day, but suffice it to say that my mom has enjoyed every bit of being a member of DK and is thrilled to officially be a HOPELESS DOODLE ADDICT!  Just between you and me, she has always been a bit HOPELESS, but now she has something legitimate to attach to it...sort of.

Before I show you the pics that Christine (Shelby's mom) took, I want to thank Ginny and her gang for sending us such a nice package! Flash and I LOVED the toys and treats and mom says that she's anxious to try the goodies that Ginny sent for her.  If I gave kisses to anyone, I'd give one to Ginny for the great surprises!

Now for the pics.  Please ignore Flash.  I really wanted this to be a "Mom and Knox Event" but he kept butting in.  Even Courtney thought that she needed to make an appearance and since she's old and mean, I didn't argue. 

I'm not good at putting captions where they need to be, so let's just go from the beginning to the end...

 

 

My mom said to tell all of y'all that she's so honored to have this award and that it will be making its way somewhere soon!  I'm secretly hoping that she will send Flash along with it : )   Just kidding...sort of...

Your friend,

Knox

 

[Bonnie and Kona]

Knox and Doris, Congratulations on your reward for achieving the HDA status so long ago! WooooHOOOO! 

It looks like you got tons of goodies. I am glad your mom is going to share them with Flash or it could get ugly at your house. I saw a poodle today that I thought looked so much like you, I got really excited. He had a doodle haircut and he was bouncy and happy. I wish I could give you a kiss to congratulate you. 

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Hey, Bonnie! We did get a bunch of stuff and I made Knox share with Flash!  Knox really is a good big brother, even though he wants all of you to think otherwise!   Knox does look pretty poodle-y, doesn't he??  I'll give Knox a kiss for you!  xoxo to you and Kona and Owen too!

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

From one HDA to another, congrats!! I think R&B need to meet Flash! Let me know when you are in Austin!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

I think you're right, Suzann!!  They would love Flash and vice versa!  Let's aim for the spring!  Hope you are doing well!

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Welcome to the HDA Club!!!!!

Sorry Knox, Flash is there to stay. I wished my Mom would have sent Mickey and Charli off with the HDA trophy but no such luck! You will get used to it. Maybe if Mom gets another Doddle Flash would turn all his attention to the new doodle on the block! Wishful thinking!

Love,

Samantha

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Samantha, how in the world do you tolerate 2 other doodles??? Tell  your mom NOT to give my mom any ideas!!  -- Knox