I've retired!

I retired March 15th.  You would think I would have tons of time to make cards and post to my blog.
Let me tell you, retirement is exhausting.  I've been getting my physical (loads of fun there), going to the dentist (more fun) and looking for insurance.  I have perfect health except for that over weight thing.  Words of advise... Loose weight. Turns out it's a big red flag when applying for insurance.
I did get some, but it cost me about $75.00 more a month than I had planned. 

I've also been cleaning drawers, washing windows and shredding papers. We have our very first joint tax returns from 1971. Do the math.

This is kind of a long post.  But I wanted you to see the fabulous office that I left behind.

March 14th - Notice the typical mess!

March 15th - All cleared out except for the cake.

I thought I would throw this in for fun. Lulu is sitting on the end table so she can get a better look at Dad blowing the snow. (Notice the rounded corner on the table. Grrrr!)

Hello! Anybody there?

I have really neglected this blog. I just hope someone will stop by to say hi. I will try to be a better blogger.

That said, here is my latest Cuddly Buddly treasured digi.

Stamp - Karen Middleton Digi Stamp - Hedgehog Delivery
Stamp - Hero Arts Sentiment
Coloring Medium  - Prisma Pencils and Gamsol
Martha Stewart Punch (blue paper)
Stampin Up punch (white card stock)
DP - Unknown
Accessories - Gems & Ribbon.

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Here is a "little" something to make you smile.

 

 

No this wasn't staged.  She actually sits like this occasionally.  So what do you suppose Lulu is thinking? 

 

The Border Fence

Lulu is not allowed beyond this point.  She stays on our four seasons porch. Don't feel too bad for her. That's where hubby spends most of his time too.  When she's properly trained, she will be allowed in the rest of the house.

Pic is a little fuzzy.  She doesn't stay still for long.

Yes, she has gotten her head stuck.

Now that's a BIG paw !!!!

Meet the new princes

This is Lulu. She is a 9 wk old American Bulldog. She was given to my husband by a friend.  "Friend" now owes us new carpet. Still she is pretty cute. She was a discount puppy because she has one blue eye.  Discounts are a good thing, right?

I needed to make a thank you card for her and this Cuddly Buddly digi is just perfect.

Here is my product list:

Cuddly Buddly Puppy Treats

Thank you sentiment is StampinUp

DCWV Preppy Princes

Spellbinder's Scalloped circle die

Marianne Die Branch

Prisma Pencil for the puppy

Copic RV00 & RV14