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

[Camilla and Darwin]

Wahoo Sheila!!! This is possibly the most entertaining HDA post I've read yet. That painting is amazing! Congratulations!

[Sheila & Finnley]

Thank you once again everyone for the congratulations and kind words. I promise to always remain the BLINGY Ambassador of DK.

You guys are the greatest, and that ain't no  ! 

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

Congratulations! What beautiful gifts you received!

[Stella]

Congratulations!!!!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Congratulations Sheila and welcome to the club.  Great post and pictures especially the painting of Finnley.

[Julie, Eloise & Beasley]

Congratulations!  What great gifts you received, and Jarka's painting is beautiful!!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Beautiful painting and awesome tribute to the HDA arrival! Well deserved and obviously enjoyed! Jarka did an outstanding job and that is one hard act to follow! Congratulations and welcome to the club.

[Carol and Banjo]

Wowza wowza!   Welcome to the club Sheila!!!    You're a wonderful, fun addition to an all round great group of folks!    Jarka's portrait is so very special!    Great post....great photos!    And, I never knew that Finnley was a gift from your son.   He sounds pretty darn special!

[Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin]

OMD... What an awesome surprise!  And Jarka's painting is fabulous!! Finnley is one lucky girl to get such fabulous and tasty treats!!!

[Emily, Bentley, & Maserati]

Congratulations! The painting is beautiful! Dried lamb lung is doodle crack! 

[DJ & Chance]

Congratulations!! What a wonderful post, filled with your usual unusual sense of humor:). Jarka outdid all of us with the portrait of Finnley and the HDA medal!

[Miss Ellie]

Oh Sheila...I couldn't be happier for you...and no one is more deserving...we all love your wonderful sense of humor and you are always so caring & so supportive...Congratulations...Woohoo!

Jarka the painting of sweet Finnley is just absolutely gorgeous...you are so very talented!