We wanted to thank all the family, friends, and bloggers who voted for us in the calendar contest. We didn't win one of the featured top 12 spots to be a calendar month, butt that's ok. We got a surprising number of votes; more votes than we could ever imagine -- we are very thankful for the votes we got. We felt very loved knowing so many people/doggies would go out of their way to vote for us in a contest. We can't thank you enough!
Do you know blogging has taught us a lot about life's lessons. Eventhough we were in a contest to win, we are so happy with the results of the contest seeing that our blog friends the Cowspotdogs and Benny and Lily made it to be March and December calendar months. Earlier in the week, we wanted nothing more than to be in the top 12, butt later in the week on Friday, our thinking changed. We saw Benny and Lily slip from 11th to 12th place, and we didn't want them to "lose" the contest. They are our blog friends. So, our vote on Friday night went to Benny and Lily. We voted the way we did because blog friends are more important to us than trying to win a contest -- and we are extremely happy that we voted from the heart for Benny and Lily that day instead of greedily voting for ourselves to try to catch up to them from 14th place.
We still get to have our picture to be in the calendar somewhere -- so that's really pawsome! All the pawticipating photos from the contest are going to be in the back pages of the calendar!
Please consider buying a calendar to support Benny the French Bulldog who is fighting Liver Cancer! You can find details about buying a calendar in a few days on their blog at www.heartlikeadog.com
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We are also thankful for the Cowspotdogs mom for painting such a wonderful picture of us! We asked if it was possible for her to paint the both of us on one painting -- and she did an AMAZING job! She sent us the picture of the painting -- and she totally captured our look! Mommy absolutely loves how I (Lassie) am looking right at her when you look at the painting. She keeps staring at the picture and smiling so big from ear to ear! We love it! Thanks again. To find information about the Cowspotdog mom's paintings please go to her website at www.cowspotdogs.com .
Do you know, when Mommy was having trouble taking a picture of the two of us for the portrait -- Grandma suggested Mommy to ship Benji to the Cowspotdog Mom's house with a one way ticket and a big bag of dog food. Silly Grandma!!! Don't worry, Mommy would never ship Benji anywhere!
Have a great day!
Lassie and Benji
Aww, we are so sorry you weren't selected but we think you were a very worthy candidate and we voted for you! That is one beautiful portrait. So glad Benji won't be going anywhere!
ReplyDeleteWe are just back from posting it - it is supposed to be priority 2 day but we have found the paintings take longer - must be the size - but paws crossed you should have it by friday
ReplyDeleteHello #14. So nice you meet you Benji and Lassie. You two are very handsome. How does your mom keep you fur so fluffy. Do you get brushed everyday?
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot in common. We are both losers (hehehe) and Reilly & Denny's Mom did a paint of me too. She is very talented.
Have a grrrrrrrrrrrreat day.
Wags,
Ranger
Ranger, #13, we were cracking up so hard about your comment!!! Yap, we sure do got a lot of stuff in common! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! We are so grateful to the Blogville calendar idea, entrants and all that hard work
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
We just got our paintings in the mail! Wait until you see it in person - it's even more amazing!
ReplyDeleteWe were trying to vote for all our blog friends an equal amount of times...sorry you didn't make it in the top twelve :( You are definitely in my top 12 of blogfriends. Whenever I need a laugh, I can always count on you guys.
We knew you were wonderful thoughtful pups. What a fantastic thing you did. Being in the calendar pales when we consider your thoughtfulness.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Sorry you didn't make the calendar. I voted for you but I also voted for Reilly and Denny too had to make sure that some shelties were in the calendar.
ReplyDeleteOh! That's the most amazing painting of you guys! Captures you perfectly!! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh - and I'm sorry about the calendar! I did vote for you - although I have to admit, I also voted for Reilly & Denny...it's hard when you want to support ALL your friends! :-)
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
It's a beautiful portrait.
ReplyDeleteAwww...you guys are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat's the true meaning of friendship. You both are number one in my book!
ReplyDeletePat
Critter Alley
That's the true meaning of friendship. You both are number one in my book!
ReplyDeletePat
Critter Alley