The HDA award made it to Colorado!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

I have always loved dogs, but since we lived in an apartment when I was growing up, having a dog was not an option. I had a canary and a guinea pig growing up. But I kept my parents amazed by knowing names of all dogs that lived in our neighborhood. We would go for a walk and my parents would scream at me as I was sticking my arms through fences to pet a dog that lived there. And I always answered: "Don't worry, this is Hugo" or whichever particular dog that was.

It wasn't until I moved to the US, got married, and bought a house that the idea of having a dog became real. I don't remember where I learned about doodles and why I wanted a doodle. I just remember knowing THAT'S the dog I wanted. I don't remember when and how I found DoodleKisses. All I know that my life will never be the same.

I'm so proud and honored to receive the HDA. It came to Colorado from my friend Ro (and Enzo) in San Diego. We visited San Diego in June, but have not had a chance to meet Ro and Enzo. So this makes the award even more special.

The box got here on Thursday afternoon. The boys have a "special sense" for the squeaky breaks of the UPS truck so they announced the arrival of the box loud and clear.

Apparently, they knew the delivery was for them.

We made room and started opening the box:

Auggie was so excited that he wanted me to hold his paw while we opened the box. He is a sensitive guy, you know: :-)

Ro sent us wonderful things: I got a nice smelling potpourri and a bottle of sand from San Diego beaches (we've been to SD twice and I'm in LOVE with SD...the boys love the beaches!). Monty and Auggie got a plethora of durable toys, they did not know which toy to play with first. It was so cute! And I love the giclee print of a beach doodle! That's my boys right there! I just wish we could move to San Diego! :-)

Two doodles happy as a clam:

DK is such a wonderful community! Thank you all for being my doodle friends.

Life with two dogs can be hectic, but I would not have it any other way. Love my boys!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Yay for being "official". I think I got the award about 1 1/2 years after hitting the HDA status. ;o)

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

I think this might be my case as well. I think I was officially nuts HDA before we got Auggie (I clearly must have been since otherwise there would be no Auggie today).

[Bonnie and Kona]

Hahaha! Auggie was your first HDA Award! 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Congratulations!  Looks like your boys are thrilled with all their goodies.  I just love that print and all your photos!

[DJ & Chance]

Congratulations and welcome to the club!  These are terrific photos of two adorable doodles. 

[Camilla and Darwin]

Congratulations Jarka - what an honor! I love the photos!

[Emily, Bentley, & Maserati]

Congrats! I love the pictures! 

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

Congrats Jarka.

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Christmas in July! Congrats to 2 wonderful doodles and their mom!
Well deserved.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Congrats.  I like some of the others would have thought you were in the club a long time ago!  What great little gifts you have received.  Monty and Auggie look like they were having a great time with all the toys.  

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Congratulations Jarka and welcome to the Club.  Love your pictures and Auggie's sit.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I love your boys too!  Jarka, these pictures are great.  Thanks for letting us share in all this fun and CONGRATULATIONS!