I'm A Winner ~ HDA Award

[Sheila & Finnley]

HDAHDAHDA !!

Com'on, say it with me

HDAHDAHDA

Yes, that wonderful medal has been traveling once again.

Not only did it make its way out of Colorado, to the Adirondack Mountain's,

in New York State, but it ended up at my house in Plattsburgh.

I was surprised beyond belief.

Lil'ol me, getting the HDA award.

Woo weeee, Jarka, Monty and Auggie, made me happier then a tick on a fat dog  seagull with a french fry!

They went all out too. I came home from running errands and there was a Fife and Drum Corps standing right on my front lawn, waiting to greet me with a congratulatory song.

As they were playing, marching up the sidewalk comes a parade, with the mailman leading ! 

Seriously, what a festive presentation.

I felt like Dorothy, when the Lollipop Guild gave her the key to OZ.

Well, with all that said, lets move on....

Finnley didn't have to be told that there might be something in that box for her, she could smell it right away.

I sat down on the floor to open the huge box that Jarka had sent. Finnley was happily wagging her big doodle tail, and had her big head shoved in that box the very second  I got it opened. She immediately dove right at a bag that looked like beef jerky. Turned out to be dried lamb lung. Jarka told me her boys loved them. Well Finnley does too !

There were so many treasures in this box, it was like finding Blackbeard's booty!

The picture above was dried lamb lung in that plastic bag. That was one of the aromatic goodies that Finnley could smell even before the box was opened. That and some wonderful Icelandic fish jerky. The colorful big ball, is a soft squishy Chuckit ball. Finnley took off with it and left me to dig in the box alone for another minute. That was when I found Platty. A Platypus stuffie. It is stuffed with balls that look like Kiwi fruit. They are meant for the dog to pull out of a hole in its stomach. They squeak and Finnley has been having a blast with them !

There were many other goodies too. A beautiful silk scarf for me, some YUMMY toffee covered cashews made in Colorado, (they didn't make the picture we kind of ate them ) as well as a gooey made in  Colorado brownie mix to be made.

However, lets get right to the BIGGEST, and most WONDERFUL gift in my HDA treasure box !!

Jarka sent one of her BEAUTIFUL paintings, of Finnley. !!!

It is gorgeous, and that still isn't doing it justice. I love it!

Due to my DH's extreme picture taking impairment (he stinks) I'm sorry about the first picture, with the portrait below.

I took the next one with all the goodies together. Well not ALL the goodies.

Seems we made pigs of ourselves and ate all the toffee covered cashews !

th all the goodies together.

Really, isn't this stunning !?

I am in love ♥

Well, I just want to tell everyone on DK, that you are a wonderful group of Doodle loving friends.

I have enjoyed every and all my moments on here. 

I acquired Finnley through my son. He was leaving for college, and he wanted me to have someone to turn my attentions on after he was gone. I guess me just kicking back and relaxing didn't occur to him.

I am glad that he did get Finnley for me.

If he hadn't, I wouldn't be having all the fun that has come from living, and traveling with a big goofy doodle dog. Not to mention, I would have missed out on many wonderful friendships on this wonderful site.

I'll never tell him what a favor he did me, although I think he already knows. When he is home and he sees me on my tablet, he'll say

"You on that Doodle site again mom ?"

 I chuckle and say, "It's called Doodle Kisses !"

Hugs to all, and keep Doodling ♥

P.S. I'll give you all a hint on the next HDA winner.....

It is someone with a doodle

[Gail and Bailey]

Congratulations, Sheila and Finnley!!   What a bunch of great loot!  The painting of Finnley is absolutely fantastic!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations and welcome to the HDA club, Sheila! Wow, what a haul! Love the photos, the portrait is gorgeous and you & Finnley ain't bad either. :) 

[Donna K & Quincy]

Wow!  Welcome to the club. Congratulations, but of course you were already a winner with us. :>) The portrait of Finnley is just gorgeous. Jarka did a wonderful job with all the goodies. I'm glad it's you and not me that has to follow that act. I'd do some winkies and blinkies but I don't know how and you already had a parade so I think you're good. :>)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Sheila, This was a great announcement. You did the HDA medal proud with all the blingees and winkies :) You made a haul, girl, and that picture of Finnley is stunning. Great job, Jarka!! You make DK fun and that is why we love you!!! Welcome to the club. Congratulations!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Welcome to the club! We're so glad FInnley came into your life so that you came into ours!  Jarka sure knows how to make a great HDA box :) Wow, beautiful portrait and love the pics of you and FInnley!  Congratulations!!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

WhoooHooo! Congratulations to the CLUB! Jarka and the Boyz did an awesome job! And the painting...OMD! How Doodly special!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Congratulations! Another one joins the club. Well deserved. What great goodies.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

AWESOME!!!!  Congratulations and welcome to the club!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Congratulations! Jarka painted an amazing, well deserved picture!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

CONGRATULATIONS SHEILA! I was so excited when I got on DK tonight and saw the title “I’m a winner” HDA Award, but when I saw who received it, I was thrilled! You are so deserving of this award and wow, what exciting and beautiful gifts you received. Your painting of Finnley is incredible and what a very special gift from Jarka! The pictures are great and Finnley definitely enjoyed the package too! The first picture of you wearing the medal is the BEST! I am so happy for you and Finnley!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Congratulations Sheila and Finnley and welcome to the HDA club!  The painting is a very special gift that will last a lifetime.  Enjoy.

[PJ and Zach]

Sheila, you and Finnley were already winners. I'm glad you are now officially so. Congratulations!