(This is my second post for today. To view my Paper Players Design Team card, scroll down.)
It has been hectic here at The Stampin’ Schach. There have been happy tears and sad tears…and a whole lot of snipping and coloring going on, too!
Let’s start out with important Stampin’ Up! news!
- The 2014 Catalog goes live, June 2nd, at Noon (MST). I will have a link to it posted then. If you still need a paper copy, I have copies available for immediate mailing. Just send me an email to ann@thestampinschach.com.
- The Sign Up and Save Special is going on right now. For the next month, new recruits that join Stampin’ Up! can do so at the traditional Starter Kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), OR for a limited time, a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value.) Seriously…if your Wish List is at least $50, you need to sign up. I would love to have you join my group. Click HERE to learn more about the perks and benefits of joining with me!
- You can still get in on the First Round of the 2014 New Catalog Product Shares. Click HERE for the details. If you have emailed me about joining and have not received a PayPal invoice, please contact me.
- Lesson of the Months sets for the next three months are: June – Traveler (masculine cards); July – Choose Happiness; August – An Open Heart; September – A holiday set from the Holiday Catalog!
And now onto Boxer Updates!
Lexi and I spent six days on the road in Kalamazoo, MI last week. While I was looking forward to spending time stamping…I had brought along Lesson of the Month cards to finish up…I was thrown head first into a situation that encompassed all of my waking hours. With her assistant unable to make the trip, Lexi’s handler was left without any help. In addition to assisting in getting dogs groomed and in the show ring, I agreed to room with and take care of four Boxers and a Great Dane. All were very sweet dogs, and I survived…with no time for stamping or relaxing! I was up at the crack of dawn and in bed late. But what a new experience! I just love Otis the Dane.
Lexi did a fabulous job showing, and scored a MAJOR win! Just won more victory, and she will become Champion Lexi Lou! I will be certain to post her win picture just as soon as I receive it. It’s hard to believe that we almost lost her in January. She is so sleek and sassy now!
And guess who else is returning to the show ring this summer to pursue her Grand Champion title? Yep! Champion Do You Know the Muffin Man will be heading back and doing what she loves best…strutting her stuff in the ring.
And for those of you who have been wondering, she will be having REAL babies next spring…no more football…
or fish!
On a sadder note, brother Brody will not be returning to the ring as originally planned. We spent time at the vet yesterday, and the decision was made to neuter him. He has developed a prostate problem, and part of the course of treatment involves neutering him. AKC rules do not allow altered dogs to show in conformation classes.
While the decision saddened me, I will always do what is best for my babies. I was looking forward to seeing him back in the ring again. He was a gorgeous boy who held such promise…his last victory being a Best of Breed win. But regardless, he will always be a champion in my eyes. Until next time…
Oh my, so much activity and news! I’m glad that, although there is a sad result in some ways, surgery will help with Brody’s condition. Muffy will be such a wonderful mother. Congratulations to Lexi. What a wonderful comeback.
So glad for the girls. I sure hope Dr. Rita can take care of Brody’s problem with that surgery and make a full and happy recovery! Since he won’t be on the circuit – maybe he can have some ‘puter time with some of his mom’s stamping buddies! I am sure he would have a lot to say about his sisters! Hugs and doggy kisses all the way around! Oh, and Otis was gorgeous too! Loved the comment about sleeping with him too!
Chris R. from Iowa
Oh Ann, I really love all your good news about Lexi & Muffy. But it brought tears to me eyes to hear Brody will be retired from showing. He truly is a beautiful dog; we are so partial to all black masks here in our house & he is gorgeous. Hopefully this will help his medical issues. Kudos to you for the great job of dog sitting.
Brody IS STILL a very handsome and sweet boy – so sorry he will soon be out of competing but what is best is best for all concerned! Big congratulations to Lexi – she looks sooo beautiful! And very exciting news about Muffin…wonderful that she will finally have her own babies! Am sure you are back at home and getting caught up with your life! Please keep us posted on ‘the kids’! Have a great week!
Ann, Congrats on the good tears and sorry about the sad tears, but I love reading about your experience with FOUR dogs in one room…. and love the name Otis for the Dane… so cute.
Sorry about Brody but he’ll always be prize..right? Congrats to the girls… both of them! hugs.
Good news and sad news! When your love your “children” as you do, then you always do what is best for them. Brody truly is a handsome Boxer. So happy for Lexi!!! What fun it will be to see pictures of baby Boxers when that time comes. Sounds like you had a really hectic time this weekend. Get some rest.
You know that many of us already consider Brody to be a champion and I’m just happy the vets can take care of him as needed. Congrats on the girls!!! Love keeping up with them !!
You have certainly had a wild weekend. And I am so glad for Lexi. But I am just glad that Brody has someone who loves him for his own sweet self and not worrying about just showing him. I am truly an animal lover and my fur babies always come first even when it gets crazy. Love your blog and visit it every day! Your cards are some of the prettiest I have seen.
a huge thank you for this update; better to have the surgery than something very urgent needed happen when you would be away;
Congrats to Lexi and good luck to Muffy! Brody is a champion no matter what! He is a handsome boy.
Congratulations Lexi! Sounds like an exciting 6 days in MI! With 7 dogs of my own I know what it’s like to share a bedroom! lol Good luck to Muffy, and how exciting to have puppies next year! So sorry to hear Brody’s news but he will always be a champion in my eyes as well. He can now spend his retirement babysitting Muffy’s babies!
Ann, Your dogs are all beautiful. Brody is especially gorgeous! They are so lucky to have youl I cannot imagine sharing a room with 5 dogs. One of whom is a Great Dane! I have 2 dogs of my own and know the joy they bring. Congrats to Lexi and good luck to Muffy. Also, thanks for sharing your beautiful creations!
Wow! I would have slept with Otis too : ) You sure do lead an exciting life since you retired! Your babies are just so beautiful and so well loved – you are such a great example of a good mom.
Love reading about and seeing the pictures of these gorgeous animals. Thanks for sharing.
Wow what a great six days you had! Congratulations Lexi on your win! All of the Schach furbabies are beautiful and great champs.
I hope Brody’s prostrate problem is not something serious. He has been thru a lot in his lifetime already.
I wish him good results from surgery and to Muffy ….show your stuff girl!
I know this is a little premature but I cannot wait for those puppies!
Congrats to Lexi!!! Glad to hear Muffy is going back out but sadden by Brody’s news. Was looking forward as you were of him showing his stuff. Boy you had a time of it in MI. But I’m sure your help was very much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for the Traveler. Take care.
What great news about Lexi as well as Muffy! Brody is such a BEAUTIFUL boxer and he certainly melts my heart! All three are so lucky to have you Ann! You are a champion as well! You are their champion! 🙂 Much success to Lexi and Muffy and best wishes for Brody!
Your furbabies are so fortunate to have you as their mommy, taking such good care of them and doing what is best for them. I really enjoy reading about their shows, their little funny moments and some of the naughty ones too. Darlene
Congratulations Lexi! Best of luck to Muffy. Brody will always be a champion to me too. Best wishes on his surgery. Hope all goes well.