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Countdown Wednesday

December 31, 2012

Today, we’re counting down Our Year in Review.

My Highlights in 2012

3. My picture was in a book! Chuck Sambuchino wrote a political humor book called Red Dog / Blue Dog, and he used my picture to illustrate one of the pages! I looked adorable.

2. I learned how to dance. Mom taught me to twirl around on my hind feet for a cookie.

1. I forgot how to bowl! I learned bowling using empty water bottles…..

But then Santa brought me a bowling set, and I have no idea how to bowl. So I just take a pin and bring it on the couch.

16. I found some bread that the birds dropped in front of my house. It was delicious!

Mom’s Highlights in 2012

3. Mom’s story Fly Fishing was in the final issue of Stories for Children Magazine in November. There was no dog in the story, but there was a trout.

2. Mom’s story Waiting for Petey was in the November/December issue of Turtle Magazine. there was no dog in the story, but there was a teddy bear (I love teddy bears).

1. NWEA bought Mom’s poem Talking Goldfish to use in their online test prep program. There was no dog in the poem, but there was a fish.

42. Humpty Dumpty Magazine is holding Mom’s story Show and Tell Surprise for possible publication in the May/June 2013 issue. There was no dog in the story, but there was a hermit crab.

67. Mom completed 3 challenges this year – 12x12in’12 (3 of her 12 stories featured a dog), PiBoIdMo (9 of her 30 ideas are about dogs), and Goodreads. (about 30 of the 214 books she read had a dog in them).

2012 is in the rear view mirror. Bring on 2013. Happy New Year!

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12x12in'12, acceptance, children's literature, dogs, PiBoIdMo, poetry, reading, writing

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angelswhisper2011 said:

December 31, 2012 at 3:31 am

Cupcake, you’re good at bowling. Are you in politics, these days… lol I loved the highlights. Happy New Year’s Eve 🙂
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:13 pm
  
  Thanks, AW! Soon I will learn to bowl with my bowling set. ….maybe…
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
mollieandalfie said:

December 31, 2012 at 5:28 am

Happy new year to you all. We hope all your dreams come true in 2013 🙂 Boh Hugs xx00xx

Mollie and Alfie
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm
  
  Thanks, Mollie and Alf! Happy 2013 with wishes for plenty of treats.
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
onespoiledcat said:

December 31, 2012 at 7:08 am

WOW Cupcake….what a year you and your Mom have had!! I’m sure you will re-learn how to bowl or if not, hugging a bowling pin works too! You look so cute with your teddy bear….and I think that crown looks purrfect on your cute little head!! Are you wearing it to my birthday pawty tomorrow???

Here’s to a HAPPY, HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL new year for all of us….
Your Friend, Sammy
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:15 pm
  
  Thanks, Sammy! New toys belong on the couch, but eventually, I will have to learn to bowl all over again. Happy birthday!
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
easyweimaraner said:

December 31, 2012 at 8:00 am

Have a wonderful New Year… all my best best wishes for a fabulous 2013 …and if you need a bad idea for next year – just call me ;o)
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:16 pm
  
  Thanks, E.! I know you have no shortage of bad ideas! Be expecting my call….
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
Gemma said:

December 31, 2012 at 8:30 am

As far as bowling goes, I think it’s the pins! You’re use to bottles. Maybe mom should tape the caps from the bottles on to the tops of the pins. Then, first step – don’t be afraid. Second step, picture someone’s face on the bottle. (I can suggest one or two if you’d like).
As far as mom’s book two – not that anyone mentioned that – I see a pattern in her publications. NO DOG! The second book needs to be about Sparky or Buster, or Rocky! Talk to her about it.
And use your picture with the teddy bear for the next contest. WAY TOO CUTE.
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:19 pm
  
  I SO agree with you, Gemma! A book without a dog is like a dog without a toy…. Wait. What? I’ve mixed myself up. But, YES! We need a dog book – so I can go along on author visits.
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
John said:

December 31, 2012 at 8:43 am

Yay Cupcake! Your really good at knocking down the pins!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:19 pm
  
  Thanks, John! It took me a long time to learn. Now it’ll take me a long time to learn all over again.
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
Donna L Martin said:

December 31, 2012 at 10:26 am

Cupcake, sounds like both you and your mom had a really good year. Hope 2013 is even better!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:20 pm
  
  Thanks, Donna! I hope we see more of your work in print in 2013!
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
Katie and Coccolino the mini pig said:

December 31, 2012 at 1:17 pm

You have had a busy year! We hope 2013 brings lots of happiness.

Oink oink,
Katie and Coccolino the mini pig
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:21 pm
  
  Thanks Katie and Cocco! Happiness is fun. I wish the same for you!
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
Jodi said:

December 31, 2012 at 4:07 pm

Wow! Congratulations, it sounds like you had a stellar year. Here’s hping 2013 is just as good!!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:25 pm
  
  Thanks, Jodi! It was a good year, for sure. 2013 will be more stellar if Mom gets Book #2 published.
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
hutchagoodlife said:

December 31, 2012 at 8:05 pm

What a great year you have had. May the next be just as special!

Nibbles, Nutty, Buddy & Basil
xxxx
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:26 pm
  
  Thanks, N, N, B, and B! I’m wishing a good year ahead for all of us. xoxo
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
themisadventuresofmisaki said:

January 1, 2013 at 6:08 am

Happy new year Cuppycake!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:28 pm
  
  Happy new year, M.! I hope we both have a year filled with treats and toys and dreams come true.
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
rumpydog said:

January 1, 2013 at 10:36 am

Happy New Year! Eat more cookies!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:29 pm
  
  Thanks for the suggestion, R.! That’s the best and most delicious resolution ever!
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
Ty's Adventures said:

January 1, 2013 at 11:12 am

Hi, Cupcake! It’s me, Ty!
A big-fat virtual HI-5 to you my fine, furry friend…what an amazing year you have had! *woop! woop!*
You deserve all the best 🙂
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 1, 2013 at 1:29 pm
  
  Awesome, Ty! I hope 2013 bring lots of happy things to all of us!
  
  Love and new year licks,
  C
colliesofthemeadow said:

January 1, 2013 at 6:28 pm

Happy New Year!!!!! You are so beautiful Cupcake and in a book too! Love the bowling film… we loved it. Looks like a great year for you and mom! We hope 2013 is even better!!! We also want to say thank you for retweeting the info about Dixie…. it was very kind of you.
God Bless You!
the collies and chuck 🙂
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 2:09 pm
  
  Thanks, Chuck and Collies! We hope Dixie is found soon. That is so scary.
  
  Love and licks,
  C
thiskidreviewsbooks said:

January 1, 2013 at 7:31 pm

Lucky you! In a book! Good luck bowling! 🙂
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 2:12 pm
  
  Thanks, Erik! Mom will keep teaching me bowling, whether I like it or not. Ditto fetching. Ugh!
  
  Love and licks,
  C
Ann Paws said:

January 2, 2013 at 2:14 am

Sounds like you and your mom had a great year! Happy 2013 Cupcake!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 2:13 pm
  
  Thanks, Ann! Happy 2013 to you, too! xoxo
  
  Love and licks,
  C
Basil said:

January 2, 2013 at 5:07 am

Happy new year pal!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 2:14 pm
  
  Thanks, Pal! Same to you, Basil! I hope lots of treats and fun come your way. xoxo
  
  Love and licks,
  C
kolytyi said:

January 2, 2013 at 7:27 am

I think Dog-Bowling has somewhat different rules but it is always fun!!! http://cukisag.blog.hu/2012/12/25/a_legszebb_karacsony
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 2:15 pm
  
  Rules? I don’t think there are any rules! Is just-go-nuts a rule?
  
  Love and licks,
  C
whatimeant2say said:

January 2, 2013 at 5:08 pm

What a fabulous year! I hope 2013 is even better!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 5:23 pm
  
  Thanks, WIM2S! Maybe 2013 will mean time for Book #2! My paws are crossed.
  
  Love and licks,
  C
onebluedog said:

January 2, 2013 at 5:29 pm

What a great year you and your mom have had, Cupcake! I hope this next one will be even better 😀
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 9:59 pm
  
  Thanks, Remy! Happy 2013!
  
  Love and licks,
  C
kirbysdawgblog said:

January 2, 2013 at 7:56 pm

Ahh Cupcake you are famous!!! In your own book and everything! And your ma found a perfect way to teach you how to dance!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 2, 2013 at 10:00 pm
  
  Thanks, K.! I’ll do just about anything for a treat!
  
  Love and licks,
  C
Susanna Leonard Hill said:

January 2, 2013 at 10:37 pm

Sounds like you both had a very productive year, Cupcake! I hope you shared that delicious bread with your mom 🙂 And maybe in 2013 she will write more stories with dogs in them since those are the best kind 🙂 Happy New Year!!!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 9, 2013 at 11:00 am
  
  You know it, Susanna! Dog stories rule.
  
  Love and licks,
  C
eof737 said:

January 3, 2013 at 3:41 am

You look adorable and I’m happy you are starting the year joyfully! 🙂
Glad to reconnect with you this year and many thanks for the blog support.
•.★♥★Happy New Year to You & Yours!★♥★.•
Eliz
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 9, 2013 at 11:01 am
  
  Thanks, E. So far the new year feels happy. I hope it is for you, too!
  
  Love and licks,
  C
tinamcho said:

January 3, 2013 at 11:39 pm

Congratulations on your mom’s writing successes! Maybe she’ll get a story about a dog accepted 🙂 Your bowling looks fun!
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 9, 2013 at 11:02 am
  
  Thanks, Tina. Bowling WAS fun when I remembered how to do it. The pins mix me up!
  
  Love and licks,
  C
kirbysdawgblog said:

January 4, 2013 at 1:23 pm

Look at all those highlights!!!! Wowzee! You guys had so much going on!Congrats Cupcake and mom! I will have to take a look at your ma’s stories! 🙂
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 9, 2013 at 11:03 am
  
  Thanks, KDB! We hope to have some new highlights for lucky 2013.
  
  Love and licks,
  C
Clowie said:

January 9, 2013 at 5:01 pm

Bowling with those water bottles looked a lot of fun!
Best wishes for 2013.
- Genevieve Petrillo said:
  
  January 9, 2013 at 5:28 pm
  
  Thanks, Clowie! I’m hoping to figure out bowling with my new bowling set, soon.
  
  Love and licks,
  C
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