I had an assignment last weekend to cover the 2009 Havre de Grace Decoy festival. One of the great things about my job is that on assignments like this Maddie & Kathleen can come along and wander around while get a few pics and it makes for a fun family event. Maddie was allll about the fun !! She got to help decorate a Wood duck box, looked at some very nice wildlife art including making friends with the artists and of course she got to be up close and personal with one of her favorite things right now PUPPIES !!!!! Corky, the yellow lab in the photo was great…she sat up and let Maddie pet her for a few minutes before paying down for another nap. Her owner, decoy carver Mike Smyner, was very nice and enjoyed talking with Maddie. Please check the Doggies & Ducks page for more pics.