Yesterday went off like a Stampin' Up! charm.  Cecil was really surprised with 18 of his friends showing up for lunch to celebrate the day after his birthday. 

Anniversary-Gail

If you were wondering how Ann got Cecil out of the house – Gail pretended to invite them to Red Robin for an Anniversary dinner.  Ann made this card for Gail & her husband so Cecil wouldn't catch the hint. She was inspired by two pieces of scrap card stock that were laying on the table:  Elegant Eggplant & Crushed Curry.  She was so concerned about me that she almost didn't finish it, but she was able to pull it together with the Abundant Hope stamp set #117054(Wood) #118547(Clear) that's featured in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini catalog.  She also used the Everything Nice stamp set #113818 that you can get for free until the end of this month with a $50 order.

Oh yeah!  And let's not forget the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set #115370. n It's a good one to have so that you can have all the greetings in just one set.

The day was not without its drama.  Ann noticed that I was a little under the weather.  She's really good at the slightest possibility that I'm missing a little pep in my step.  They took me to the doggy spa which also doubles as a hospital when I'm not up to snuff.  $276 later, they still don't know what's wrong with me, but I DO have a fever.  X-ray seemed okay.  Blood test was fine.  Urinalysis was okie-dokie.  I was just too hot to trot with a 105 temperature. 

Since I didn't even get up when the freezer door opened, the front door opened OR the door bell rang, Ann felt I was better off at the spa/hospital than home alone.  Better to have a crack team of doctors & nurses to cater to my every whim.

I'll be milking this sick thing as long as I can.  Not to worry.  Ann can still take dictation, but please – keep me in your prayers.  Don't miss out on the free Easter cards & project instructions featured in this post.

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