Can It Be ... Retirement????

Jane began it all last June of 2012, retiring from 41 years at Cannon Falls Elementary School.  The six of us went out for dinner in September but I forgot my camera!  Then Pat retired January 1st and Ted retired in February and we went out for dinner again! 

 We got the waitress to take the pictures.

 Jane made a tuxedo cake and we went back to Corey's apartment in Minneapolis to eat it and play some dominos.

I guess I just got the itch to retire, too!  Of course, changes at school and finances working out, and the fact that I hit the Rule of 90 5 years ago also played into the decision!  So ...

 Jane and Jenna and Mabel treated me to a pedicure as a retirement gift so my toes would look beautiful the last week of school!

 I found this cow costume for Mabel at the church rummage sale and couldn't resist!  It is for a 6-9 month old, and Mabel is ONE!  It won't fit her for long.  She was great at the pedicure place as we all sat in a row getting pampered!

 The school board had a reception for all the retirees, and my school had this cake and a lunch on the last day with kids.  My friend Joan and I are BOTH done!  Guess we'll go out for lunch the first day of school in September!

 So long kids ... have a great summer!

 I received this plaque from the School Board.  I also taught 3 years at Echo-Wood Lake, and subbed in Osseo, Robbinsdale, and Minneapolis for a total of 40 years of teaching!

 Lots of nice thoughts in these cards.

 Some from staff and some from parents and kids.

 LOTS of gift cards - still haven't used them all and it's mid July!

 Fun day - just like Christmas!

Awww...

                                               
Next, Chuck had to get in on the act and retire from all these jobs!  Jane put on a fun party for a small group of close friends and family.

 Everyone had a chance to roast the man.

 Ted had to share how he met Chuck at basic training at Fort Brag in 1970 and offered a picture of Jane to anyone willing to write her!!!

Ahhh ... now we can spend our days helping Jenna in HER classroom! 

Who is left - just Paulee!  He's the baby of the group - won't be 62 until September.  Plans are, though, to wait until 65 - just 3 more years and he can join the club!