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Christmas cheer...

This Christmas day is finding Jim & I hanging out at home with Story and the cats. {Technically 1 cat, because Daisy will still not venture into the living room, near Story} Jim's chemo makes him feel crappy a lot of the time, so he stayed home with me, instead of going to his sisters. It's just a quiet day everywhere! Not so bad when you gotta work the next day though. hehe
As promised, here is the last of my Christmas cards. This one goes out to my east coast friend, Maria, who is one amazing dog lover and spends LOTS of time finding homes for needy pups. If I lived anywhere near her, I am afraid there would be no Story, I'd want to adopt all the dogs she posts on Facebook. Maria's dog-walker, partner in crime is Cindy! {mom to a house full of Yorkies...like my Niki} You girls are a true inspiration and the meaning of a giving heart.   :) Here is a Stampin' UP throw back in time... Loads of Love and if you look really closely, the little dog at the back of the truck is Story. haha I have kept very few Stampin' UP sets, but this one was always a favorite and I bought the expansion set, so it's great for more occasions.
I have some mixed media pieces to share but the photos still need downloading and I gotta get my kielbasa in the oven and get dinner moving along.
Be back soon! Hope Santa was good to everyone!!!!
Posted by paula tracy williamson at 3:57 PM 
This set never looked so good! It's one of the few (that may be an underestimate) SU sets I've kept too!

Sorry Jim is feeling crappy...but I hope that you enjoyed a quiet Christmas together! Kielbasa was part of ours too :) And the bestest prime rib I ever made...courtesy of Anne Burrell! Oh man, I can't wait until leftovers!!!

December 26, 2012 at 1:22 PM 
How did I EVER miss this post!!!!!! My apologies!!! I loved the card and the shout out! Thanks Paula!!!

So happy I can make a difference in some of the pup's lives!

Glad we've become friends and you inspire me everyday with your creations!!!!!!!


January 1, 2013 at 1:23 PM Stampin' Granny said...

Hi Paula! I've missed your posts...literally! For some reason, I kind of "lost" your new blog address - I thought you weren't blogging anymore. So happy to discover I was wrong! Wow - a lot has gone on in your life since I last visited your blog. Sorry to hear about Jim's cancer and the loss of your beloved Niki-boy. What a roller coaster life is, eh? Glad to see that you have a new pup in your life. I'm sure Story brings both of you much happiness! Love your card, and I, too, am a 'saver' of this old SU set! It's a winner! Wishing you a happy, healthy..."smooth ride" of a new year!

January 16, 2013 at 7:31 PM 
Such a gorgeous card. I take it things are going hectic seeing your last post was almost a month ago :-(

January 25, 2013 at 9:26 AM Vicki Wizniuk said...

I've been missing your posts. I'm really hoping things have gotten better since you last posted. Just wanted you to know that your followers have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

March 29, 2013 at 9:55 AM 
Hey there! Just checking in on you and hoping you and your husband are doing OK. . .Best, Curt

April 10, 2013 at 8:36 AM 
Agree - best card I've seen with this set.

June 8, 2013 at 4:30 AM 
Wow, this SU! set has never looked this good! You gave it such depth with your coloring. Wonderful work, Paula!! :D

June 12, 2013 at 1:18 PM