A Dog Bling

I was really sad to miss attending the Next Generation Indie Book Awards celebration in Washington D.C. last week, but thrilled to receive the official certificates and medals for the two awards won. To win finalist awards for Best Illustrator - Children's Picture Book and Best Overall Design (Fiction) is overwhelming. I was surprised at the weight of the medals and their size once they were received. The Indie Awards spared no expense. Thank you to Next Generation Indie Book Awards. It is a great honor to win these two prestigious awards. Autographed copies of the book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here, (as well as the complementary coloring book) are available on Amazon and the book's website - adogbling.com Thank you for reading my post. Dawn Secord - and Bling - who also has autographed each book.

 Bling has been so busy meeting people at book events, she just has not had time to go to dog shows.   She really loves dog shows, but there is only so much time in the day.    It has been a lifetime goal for Bling to retire from dog showing at a National Specialty in the veteran classes.   She was entered in the 9 to 11 year old girl classes.   To our delight, she won 4th place.   To everyone's delight - she decided to jump and play in the ring.   She has been sick and there are a few places on her front legs that were shaved by the doctors and her hair is still growing back in.  We are thankful it did not matter to the judge.   Bling ran around the ring like she was a year old.    Bling always makes us smile.   She is a rollicking Irish Setter and has fun no matter what she does. As of this dog show, she is officially retired from showing and turns the dog show events over to her younge...

Bling is in the Van Alstyne newspaper.  Way to go Bling!   To read the article, click on the link in orange below. Local author honored for children’s book – Van Alstyne Leader  

When Bling was first diagnosed with cancer we were told about an organization named "Live Like Roo." The organization is dedicated to supporting dogs who have cancer. The gift box was amazing. We were so very thrilled to receive it. Bling is enjoying all the gifts she received. We will definitely be supporting this organization in the future. Living with cancer is a roller coaster. Days can be clouded with discouragement and disappointment watching your dog and thinking about time. How much time do we have or do we not have? The good days are awesome but there is a tiny voice reminding you that your dog is sick. The bad days are dreaded. Overall, we just have to reach a point where we remember to celebrate each and every day as it is truly a gift from above. Thank you so much to Live Like Roo. This gift box was a wonderful surprise. We are currently working on a new children's picture book about Bling being sick. Through the bad there is always...

The above video is a story time video with Dawn and Bling.   The name of the book they are reading is The Night Before St. Patrick's Day.   It was written by Natasha Wing.  It is a darling book and I hope you enjoy it!

A fun walk with Bling and Bliss after the ice storm.