I have to potty but I don't want to get my paws wet

Thank goodness aunt cheryl brought me this rain coat. May I please go back inside now?

Jake Owen, Chasco Fiesta, New Port Richey, FL

i The three of us went to the Chasco Fiesta in New Port Richey to see Josh Gracin and Jake Owen. I wanted to see Jake and Joni is all about Josh. We spotted Jake before the show and of course took advantage of the photo op. What a nice guy (handsome too!). The evening was going great until the clouds opened and the rain poured down. The show was cancelled half way into Jake's set. Who is that redneck in the blue hat? check joni's blog for many more details! http://jonidamico.blogspot.com/

Huntress and her prey

Last saturday I was sick (sinus congestion, cough due to cold, etc.) and spent the day sleeping. Elsie barked to go out so I walked her out to the back door. Zoe was in the yard and she had something hanging out of her mouth. What in the heck? It was a black snake! I went back to get the camera and then let Elsie out. Zoe dropped the snake, Elsie ran over to investigate, and the snake freaked and tried to strike Elsie. Note: I would not have let Elsie out if it was any other type of snake! So, Elsie freaked and did one of those crazy kitten jumps. If you've ever had a kitten, you know what I mean...straight up and back at the same time....I started snapping pics and captured a few OK shots. A few hours later she was still out there with it, tossing it around, etc. I haven't seen it since.

Boobie Card

Here’s a card I made for the husband of a good friend. I had a different card made but I rcvd this idea from her: “make one with boobies” LOL well, I just so happen to have a stamp that fit that order.
With no offense meant to anyone…. Here’s the card… (inside sentiment: Make A Wish!)
Cardstock: SU RR, PT White, black, DCWV glitter stack
Markers: black, copic markers. RR, CC
New SU silver star brad
glue
Stickles (of course!)

Stamp: Just for Fun - - - purchased used a while back for a couple of $$. Weird thing about this stamp is that the chick is holding a paintbrush and there is a can of paint sitting next to her. I used a black marker and the ‘huff’ method to ink only the rubber I wanted…. I don’t understand the painting in your underwear idea of the entire stamp but…anyhoo, I think the card came out oh-so-sleazy and I love the card and stamp.

Bahama Shutters, Seffner Shutters, whatever

I've always wanted these for the front of my oh-so-boring ranch house. Well, thanks to a great carpenter I now have functional and attractive shutters for the windows. In addition, the house is repainted - no more coral/pink/whatever color it used to be.... The gardens are coming back too and I'll post pics when they are complete. I'm so happy to have those plastic shutters OFF the house!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail....

Happy Sunday everyone! Finally, a card posted to the blog! The Cat's Pajamas stamp, nestabilities...yes, I went nest crazy, SU and DCWV paper, archival ink, copics, and of course stickles. I'm still looking for my basket. It seems that wascally wabbit has skipped my house. hhmmmppfff

May I have a cracker please?

My sweet Elsie learned a new trick last week. Yes, she begs. IMHO she is the cutest dog in the world so I can't resist that face. Can you? Ok, the cutest dog in Seffner for you other dog owners out there....

...and then there is the cat that no one knows lives here.... Yes, it's Abbey. She is about 15 years old and has taken residence in my bathroom. Elsie and Zoe take great sport in chasing her so I've allowed her to change her address from under the bed to my vanity sink. Today I brought her out to the living room to look out the front window. She has spent hours there and I decided to snap this picture. So, for those of you who have heard the name Abbey but never seen the kitty, there she is!