Conversion to New Blogger

Well, folks - I couldn't stave it off any longer. Blogger forced me to convert this blog to the new version. I apologize to all those folks who will have to create a new Blogger ID!!

Everything seems to be working as usual, so please let me know if you have any problems posting. Thanks!

Heather in AZ

I love my gifts!!

Thank you soooo much Secret Pal! Whoever has me is really spoiling me. She has even been thoughtful enough to get my boys each a M&M guy filled with mini m&ms. They say "Thank you Mommy's secret pal." Diana got the cutest little shirt that says love on it plus two packages of bibs with ladybugs, flowers and other cute patterns. She also got two packages of onesies with hearts, ladybugs etc.....too cute. Every time I dress Diana in these I will think of you my friend. Also for me: yummy chocolates. DH has already told me I better hide them...don't worry I will! Thanks again Secret Pal! Your truly are the best!!

Lisa

Thanks again secret pal!!

Just wanted to say thanks again for my most fabulous Feb. gifts! You are so thoughtful. First, I received a beautiful, custom made tote with my name on it. As if that wasn't enough, the next day arrived a box full of valentine goodies. I love the ladybug outfit and can't wait until my bundle of love is wearing it. The piggybank with hearts on it is already in her room. The gift bag (so cute) was filled with yummy white chocolate covered fortune cookies (not pictured because I already ate them), beautiful chopsticks, sweet stuffed panda, chinese rubber duckies, and heart shaped cards. I hope I didn't leave anything out. Secret pal, you are the best and I am so very lucky!
Ashley

THANKS SECRET PAL,

Thank you secret pal for all the wonderful gifts. You are always so
thoughtful. My girls loved their Valentine's/Chinese New Year
goodie bags. The pancake mix and maple syrup will be enjoyed
by everyone. The chocolate covered fortune cookies were so good!
The CNY ornaments are beautiful, and I really love the adoption
books you sent. I even loved the beautiful wrapping paper!
Thanks so much for your kindness.
Love,
Karen & family

Thank You Secret Pal!

Thank you so much for the Valentine's Day surprise! The sweet Valentine's Day card and e-card are so appreciated.

The sweet princess photo frames and ladybug photo album are awesome! I can't wait to have photos of our Sophie to put in them. I love the girly washclothes. The chocolates are almost gone already - I am so bad! One of the adorable "little princess" teddy blankies will be going to China in one of Sophie's care packages. I love that there is a match if one gets lost or damaged.

Logan and Nathan send a Thank You for the Spongebob Valentine candies. It's so sweet of you to remember them. They get as excited as I do when we see a box on the steps. You are awesome!

Terri

Thank you to my Secret Pal!!!!

What a wonderful Valentines Day eve for us here in sunny Florida! We came home to a wonderful package that was so incredible that thank you doesn't seem enough! Secret Pal, you are so thoughtful and so much thought goes in to your gifts that it brings tears to my eyes. We all arrived home together and saw the package on the front porch and we had such a good time opening it and Ms. Boo got to join in on the fun as well. Let me start with the fact that we all got chocolate kisses - yeah, we love chocolate and there were chocolate Twizzlers also - half the bag is gone already! In each package with our kisses there were red thread bracelets for each of us - this was a very touching and special moment for us to all tie them on each other. Joseph said, he will not take his off until MRK comes home - Joe and I felt the same way! I got a special treat of wonderful creams and bubble bath - love it all, can't wait to use them! Joseph was more than estatic that he now has an "expecting a lil sis from China 2007" t-shirt - I don't know how I'm getting it off him tomorrow for school!! Joe loved, loved, loved the "I Love Daddy" bib - too cute!!!! Now for MRK, the "my first doll" is awesome and so soft, definitely coming to China with us - the monkey socks - oh my goodness, where did you find them!!!! Those are her first socks, by the way! The books are so great and went straight on MRK's book shelf, after we read them first ! We also used the valentines stamps to make some Valentine cards tonight and look forward to using them with MRK - maybe next Valentines day? Let's hope :) Secret Pal, you are awesome and have made the last 2 months so special - thank you from the bottom of our hearts - enjoy the slide show!
Daniella, Joe, Joseph & Ms. Boo....
PS - I made a slide show with rock you but it won't let me post it here b/c we are not using the "new blogger" - hmmm... Go to my blog to see my awesome gifts.... www.kowalskijourney.blogspot.com
Daniella

Thanks Secret Pal!

Thanks Secret Pal Leslie!

It was so fun to have a little Valentine's surprise. We loved the book (it has lights and music and everything) -- it is so cute! The Valentine doggy is darling, and it's sooooo soft. I know baby is going to have fun with that one. The scrapbook stickers will be sure to find a good home too in baby's book. I think I'll save them for the trip to China section -- let it be soon! And finally, a little something for mommy is always nice, especially when its chocolate!
-- Andrea W.

Thanks Secret Pal

I recieved the most beautiful, custom made, tote from my secret pal! Thank you so so much. I absolutely adore it. I will post a picture soon. Thanks again, you are the best!
Love, Ashley

Friendship

"Friends are not an opportunity - but a sweet responsibility."

I read this quote a while back and it has stuck with me ever since. The idea of having a responsibility to cherish those that are close to you resonated with me, especially now.

To say that I am overwhelmed by the surprise this group put together for me is an understatement. I was moved to tears by each card I read, and the gifts were more than generous and very, very appreciated. I am ever so thankful to have each and every one of you in my life. (My kitties are, too - the toys they received are making a strange apartment seem a little more like home for them). Thanks, also to Laura for all of your work putting this together.

Although we've had a bumpy go of it lately, I feel like such a lucky woman to have such great friends, indeed. You all touched my heart in a way that words seem inadequate to explain. A huge, heartfelt "thank you" will have to do!!

What a pal!

Many thanks to my wonderful secret pal! I arrived home today to some very fun mail! I absolutely love the little pink sweater with the panda in the pocket. It is beyond adorable, and I can't wait to see Claire wearing it! I also love lullabies, and am excited to have my first Baby Einstein item.

It has been a few hours since I opened the mail, and one of these fabulous items is already gone. Can you guess which one?!

A million thanks to my very special secret pal. You have treated me well. Thanks for commenting on my blog as well. It is always fun to know someone has been checking in!

Love,

Rebecca

Heather's Surprise

I took great joy in surprising Heather with gifts from her Tea Monkey pals! These pictures are from our visit today, we met at the investment house my husband and I are renovating and flipping, that's why there's construction type stuff in some of the photos. Her house is being actively worked on.

To say she was overwhelmed with gratitude is an understatement. It's so lovely to be part of this group! :) We were both impressed by such creativity and generosity!!!