Taste of China Extra Special Package!!!

Sorry for the delay in posting, I was on vacation and then got hit with a very serious GI virus. :(

Needless to say, this very special package helped to cheer me right up and has inspired me to get my strength back so I could share my fabulous goodies! My very thoughtful Secret Pal included treats for me, my baby girl and three pooches...

For me - an adorable custom made apron and Chinese cookbook (hubbie is all over this already!). For baby girl - a super cute sundress with matching bloomers and sweet bib asking "Got Congee?" - I laughed out loud! And for the pooches - stuffed toys and fortune cookie treats. They asked me if we could keep this pal forever and were very sad when I told them "No, but let's enjoy her while we can!'. :)

My Secret Pal is also becoming a dear friend and has been very thoughtful and consistent in her communications with me - much appreciated and I look forward to getting to know her even better.

Secret Pal Gifts for the May Theme

Thank you secret pal for the great gifts! I have been wanting some new Toddler sets and haven't broken down and bought any yet. Now you have me a great one. The formula dispenser is awesome! My friends with babies all brag about how much they use theirs! The Bibsters will be wonderful for family outings especially camping! The food goodies were really a neat addition to the box. You really outdid yourself with the authentic Chinese goodies. I love the cookies and chocolate! Yum! Bailee was especially happy to not be left out! The cute box and candies were fun for him. He saved the box and has it on his dresser! You made our May brighter! Thanks again! You are the best!

Love in Christ,

Tammy Aldridge
http://ourchinagiftfromgod.blogspot.com/

June Theme

It's that time again....

June's theme is......

Fun in the Sun!

Thank You Special Pal....

Thank You Special Pal....

Well after working 10 long hard days whats better than coming home to a Goodie Box.

Inside my Box was an adorable note with a Monkey on it.
Then there was a Baby's 1st taggie Book of Patty Cake so Cute.
Then an insightful little book called DimSum good info.

2 Beautiful Pair of Chop Sticks .
A Killer CookBook for Mommy & Me in the Kichen ( I can't wait to cook with the M&M's)
And the most Loveliest Book about Chinese Culture and Holidays this book is so pretty the art work inside is amazing.

Well what can I say about you Special Pal besides you are so thoughtful and appreciated.


Thank You.
xoxo Dee

My Secret Pal - UPDATE!!!!

Well as if the wonderful gifts we received yesterday weren't enough - today's mail bought the most delicious gift for Joe and I (and Joseph's making his way through it too) See for yourself in the pics above - I'm enjoying a Bubble Gum cigarette as I blog - I can't believe what is in this box - Wax bottles, bottlecaps, Wink soda, Charleston Chew - just to name a few - there is so much more!!! Hope I didn't get anybody hungry. Thank you so much SP what an awesome treat to come home too!

Thank You Secret Pal!

I was treated to such wonderful gifts from my secret pal! My "Taste of China" package included the following: a very thoughtful and lovely letter, my very first pair of squeaky shoes (adorable white sandals with pink butterflies), training chopsticks and spoon set (so cute, and they are pink), Chinese paper cuts (beautiful works of art on very delicate paper), Quilt of Wishes book (I've been wanting this book, it is such a sweet story), and a beautiful dress from Gymboree (this makes my heart melt).

Secret Pal, your gifts meant so much to me. Thank you so much for everything, and for being a part of our journey. You are wonderful!

Thank you Secret Pal ~

Today we came home to a big ol' package on our step. What fun we had opening it - everything was so beautifully wrapped that I didn't even want to open it - well I did want to open it really badly but it really was beautiful. Inside our package was the most precious tea set for Mimi - that plays I'm a Little Teacup - the first thing Joseph said was "that was the song I loved when I was a baby". Yes it was, every morning Joe would make tea and when the tea pot went off, we would sing that song. We are so looking forward to Mimi having tea parties with this awesome set. Joseph was happy as a clam that he received 2 packages - K'nex Safari and K'nexosauros. Perfect gifts for him - he is such a builder and loves this type of toy. He actually doesn't have any K'nex so we are looking forward to starting these tomorrow. Thank you so much Secret Pal for spoiling us with this wonderful package and for all the great e-cards I have received this month. It's been fun getting to know you - whoever you are :)

Ooooh!

Looks like May Secret Pal packages have started making their way to mailboxes across the country - It's so fun to see pictures of everyone's thoughtful gifts!

Keep those packages and posts coming (oh, and stay tuned - the theme for June is coming soon!)

Thank you, secret pal!!

I received the coolest package from my secret pal! The brown onesie with "crawl" on the back and matching hairbow are so sweet and I cannot wait to see them on our little girl! I love the pink brocade tote and can't wait to use it. My secret pal also sent Sophie two cute little chinese rubber duckies to play with in the tub and a sweet little stuffed panda. The pretty chinese chopsticks and bookmark will definitely be used. We eat a lot of Chinese food and do a lot of reading at our house!

Thank you, secret pal - You are awesome!! What a way to start my week!

Terri