My Secret Pal Rocks!

I'm trying to get the digital camera from my sister to take pictures of the cool stuff my secret pal sent me. In the meantime, I'll describe the goodies that brightened my day.

I received a pair of adorable booties that I cannot believe anyone's feet are small enough to fit into, two bibs that made me giggle with the slogans. A pink hairbow that I hope my future daughter lets me put in her hair. I love that stuff. :)

The best part is a Dora the Explorer doll in a Chinese outfit with a friendship bracelet, just like in the video. My niece made me watch the Dora All Around the World video recently and kept pointing out how they went to see China. She kept telling me, "That is where your baby is coming from! Maybe she knows Dora!" I had better hide this doll away until my child gets here or she might disappear!

I've been crazy with work and I really appreciate the cards and gifts from my secret pal. Thank you!

Robin

I have the Most Thoughful Secret Pal....

I wanted to say Thank You for all that you do.

After being forced out of my house during Christmas eve and forced to find a new place to live during the Holidays.

Which I can tell you is enough to to drive you tears daily.

You have been my shining star secret pal.
You didn't even know my situation, But all your cards have been the only highlight of my day.

I wish i could share pictures with you all of the lovely hot pink scarf and beautiful picture of a chinese zodiac coin and chinese writing behind it, and a card that made me cry.

It is just Stunning and I'm sure will look amazing in my new home.

My camera is somewhere buried in storage bin but when i can find it i will post.

I also wanted to Thank : Andrea Wan/Brenda Stevens/Andrea Yochum for the Squishes and sentiments.

And I wanted to say to Heather, boy do I understand and you and your family are in my prayers....

XOXO Dee
DH Rob
LID 10/09/06

Lookie, lookie!!!

Lookie what my Super Tea Monkey Secret Pal (STMSP) sent me today! The most ADORABLE hand made card and an unbelievably stunning Chinese New Year Doll (strong resemblance to moi, heh, heh)! The card has a little monkey with eyes that move and the tea bag looks real!! WOW! SO creative and fun! Xie xie! I LOVE the doll and will treasure the card forever! :)

MY SECRET PAL ROCKS!

Many thanks to my secret pal! It was so nice to walk up to my smoky doorstep and see a package sitting on the mat. Getting a gift from my pal was just the day brightener I needed :-)

I don't have access to a camera right now to take pictures, so a description of my goodies will have to do...my pal sent two books describing Chinese New Year customs (one geared towards younger children for now, and one for older children for later), a gorgeous Chinese paper lantern, and two beautiful ornaments - one with lucky coins, and a blown glass one depicting a traditional Chinese dress.

These are gifts my daughter will treasure for a lifetime - as will I!! Thank you so much!

Heather in AZ
www.hopesglow.blogspot.com

thanks again, secret pal!

Just wanted to show off my secret pal gifts - you are so thoughtful! The homemade blanket and fairy princess bear are priceless. All that's missing from the photo are the yummy starbucks I've enjoyed compliments of my gift card. Thanks again.
Ashley

Thanks a bunch!!

My secret pal is awesome! I got the softest, warmest prettiest blanket for Diana. Diana also got three pairs of warm socks. Mommy got warm socks as well. Since winter finally seems to have kicked in here in Illinois they will keep my toes toasty warm. Thank you sooo much sercet pal! You are the best!!

Lisa G.

I have the best secret pal!

THANK YOU so much, secret pal, for everything! The pink girlie overall bag is too cute! And you bought her first booties. I can't help but just hold them. My boys can tell you I am very much a foot tickler. The panda bear is precious - another first! The "faith" ornament was a very thoughtful gift and will be on our tree this year. My absolute favorite was the unique cookie cutters - China and a Ladybug! And you included cookie mix and decorating icing with them! There's nothing I love more than baking with my little guys! I can't wait to bake with my daughter - the thought brings tears to my eyes. I can see her in her little apron learning to stir the batter. I will post a picture of our cookie masterpieces.

It was so thoughful of you to include something for Logan and Nathan too! The Chewbacca pez were a big hit. The 3-D insect puzzles are at this minute being assembled. They send a big thank you!

Many thanks to my secret pal

I love my gifts! I don't think the picture does them justice. The snuggly one piece bear suit is so sweet and precious. It makes me smile everytime I look at it. The bear feet and ears are adorable. The hat, gloves, and the little bear are perfect.

Secret Pal for Karen Mansell,

Thank you so much for all of my gifts. The teddy bear, hat and mittens,
teddy bear slippers, hot chocolate and beautiful card are so appreciated.
I absolutely love everything. I can't wait to see our child in the red
hat and mittens, I know it will be adorable on her. Again, thank you so much!!!

Love,
Karen

photos

I hope this doesn't come through twice, but when I tried to add this to my previous post it didn't seem to work...

Here are photos of the wonderful stuff from my secret pal:


This one is very appropriate since we used to live in Alaska!




I love the puppy hat! I tried to take a photo on the knob at the bottom of our bannister, but it was too dark :-(



And here's the beautiful card -- I wish the photo were better, but it was sort of hard to do...


Thank you secret pal!

Andrea W

Thank you Leslie!

I just got a wonderful package today! How darling! I love the hat and mittens. And the card!!! (For everyone else, "Leslie" is my SP's Clark Kent name...)

Here are photos:
This one is very appropriate since we used to live in Alaska!




I love the puppy hat! I tried to take a photo on the knob at the bottom of our bannister, but it was too dark :-(



And here's the beautiful card -- I wish the photo were better, but it was sort of hard to do...


Thank you secret pal!

Andrea W

Thank You,

I wanna thank my secret pal for all those ecards.
Its so nice to finally receive something that isn't junk mail.
I hope they know how special i think they are.
xoxo Dee
DH Rob
LID 10/09/06

Big huge thanks and hug to my Secret Pal!

Dear S.P.
I want to tell you that you are awesome and I absolutely love everything!!!! First, the Expecting from China shirt may never leave my body :) The books, socks, slippers, cookie mix, ornament, pup stickers and the Santa hat are so appreciated, words cannot express my gratitude enough! Joseph also thanks you for the Jacks and Ball - he loves them and has challenged me to a tornament tonight! Your wonderful notes were so sweet as well. Your clue has me thinking so keep 'em coming.... Big hug to you!
Love Daniella

Thanks from the Technically Challenged

Thanks for the help figuring out how to post to the blog. Now I hope I can just get back here next time!

Andrea Y

What a rough week...

Tax season has started and the clients are driving me batty. Thanks to my Secret Pal, though, I had a nice card waiting to cheer me up at the end of a long day.

Also a couple of gorgeous quilt squares arrived that I can't wait to put into place.

Thank you all! :)

Robin

A Whole Lot of Thank You's

Hello my Favorite people,
I hope every one is well.
I am in the process of moving so i havent had a chance to properly thank anyone.
Thank you Andrea for the pretty quilt square, I love the Colors.

And Thank you to My secret Pal for all those lovely e cards you send me .

It is so nice to belong to a group as wonderful as this one.

xoxo Dee
DH Rob
LID 10/09/06

I love my secret pal!

Thanks so much for my package! I absolutely love the fairy princess bear, and the homemade fairy princess blanket (and it's my favorite color). Your card was incredibly sweet. The thought of snuggling up with my baby brings tears to my eyes...
I can tell there is a whole lot of love with my gift. I can't thank you enough. I'm going out right now to enjoy a Starbucks!! And sending whoever you are a huge HUG!
Ashley

A Little Love

Hi - hope you all are having fun with this month's theme of Winter Fun. Remember, all packages should be sent out in time to arrive by the end of the month.

And, just in case you want to get a jump start on next month...here's next month's theme, too....

Drum roll please...it's February, and what happens in February? Hearts and Cupid and candy and more than a little love...you guessed it - it's Valentine's Day. So, next month's theme will honor our newest little Valentines....

Thank you to my secret pal!

Secret Pal for Pam :),
THANK YOU so much for the surprise Newsboys CD!! I don't have that one and I was so excited to get it in the mail! I've already listend to the entire CD and love the songs! It was so thoughtful of you!!

Pam

thanks secret pal

I just wanted to thank my secret pal for the ecard. Very cute. It is very cold today here!!! The walk did me good!!!
Thanks again
Brenda Stevens

Secret Pal Love