A Disappointing Day

I am very sad to report Stoli did not win the Bissell MVP contest. Stoli is a little sad, but I took him for a long walk on the farm yesterday and he seemed to forget all about it. Amazing what a little fresh air can do for you!

Voting closes tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the last day to vote, so if you haven't yet voted PLEASE VOTE NOW!!!

Thanks to everyone who has already voted, Stoli and I appreciate it very much!

Voting is Open!!

Stoli needs your help!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE click on this link and vote for Stoli, it seriously takes 2 seconds!!! You only have to enter your name and email address and you are done!!

PLEASE HELP STOLI WIN!!!

http://www.bissell.com/redirect.asp?page_id=47201&Pet=1071

Thanks everyone, Stoli really appreciates your support!! And please forward this link on to everyone in your mailbox!!!!

Officially Entered

Stoli is officially entered into the Bissell contest and voting begins TOMORROW!! Unfortunately, I had to make an executive decision and decide which picture to enter (I found the contest last minute and wanted to make sure I did not miss the deadline, so I entered Stoli at lunch, prior to receiving any comments). Sorry to disappoint, but I decided to go with picture #3,

This picture was chosen because after looking at the winners from previous weeks, who have advanced to the finals, I noticed a common factor- they all had big smiles. So while Stoli looks very proud and dignified in his new coat picture (#4), I felt that this picture was the best showcase of his dynamic smile!

I will be posting a link tomorrow that will lead you right to Stoli's picture. All you have to do to vote is enter your name and email address. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help Stoli advance to the finals by forwarding on the link to EVERYONE in your address books!!! Stoli needs your help!

On a side note, I just got back last night from spending the weekend with little B. Aside from the 2 EXPLOSIVE poopy diapers**, we had a fun time together. Kids sure are a lot of work, it is weird having something totally depend on you for EVERYTHING!! Not to mention every little noise in the night wakes me from my usual deep sleep, resulting in a quick look at the awesome video monitor to make sure everything is okay. This parenting thing is tough and to think I was only on duty for 36 hours!!


** Little B. sure does like his diaper changed, he smiles the whole time and I swear the smile he made for poopy diapers was more of a "haha, you like that one? Gotcha!" I mean I am talking a 10 wipe diaper here! It was soooo gross, and I definitely gagged and didn't know if I was going to make it!

Moving on to bigger and better contests!!

That's right, I have found a new pet contest and this time I will NOT let Stoli down! In fact, I do believe this is a better contest to be in as it will jump start Stoli's male-modeling career (possibly even a contender for Male Model of the Year, I can hear it now, "That Stoli is so hot right now!").

Anyhow, the new contest is sponsored by Bissell, you can get the details here:

http://www.bissell.com/MVP_Pet_Photo_Contest.aspx

But basically, the winning dog gets his photo on the box of the new Magic Pet Eraser Vacuum, AND....$10,000 will be donated to the animal charity of Stoli's choice. Now if Stoli makes it past round one, we win a vacuum, and he is in the running for the finals. Each week's winner is chosen by online voting (I hope you all participate daily, Stoli is counting on his fans) and the finals will be judged on the following three criteria:

Expression
Overall Appearance
Condition of Coat

I think Stoli has it in the bag, maybe I am partial, but I really do!

Now I need your help, I have to submit the photo by tomorrow, so I want your opinion on which one to send.

Picture #1

Picture#2


Picture #3


Picture #4

I am the WORST Mommy!

I feel so terrible! Art bought me a last minute ticket to Cayman, and I surprised my family and went to the islands for 3 days. I got home late Saturday night, and then all day Sunday we were grocery shopping, running errands, and cleaning. Entering Stoli's photo totally slipped my mind over the weekend, but I thought that's okay, I will do it this morning. Well, here is where the worst Mommy comes in....entries must have been submitted by last night!!! I thought it was today, but I was wrong. I feel so bad!

Poor Stoli, his stardom will have to wait for the next contest I guess.