Spoiled rotten!

Maybe Baby Wan will be spoiled rotten, but right now I am! My OTMSP is the greatest! She sent me a beautiful frame which will be great for highlights of the adoption trip (though I might have to find some photos to put in it in the mean while!), FOUR books, each of which has a wheel you can turn so that the picture changes on each page (all with kids' songs), and last but not least, a bunch of goodies for me -- "W" post-its, fuzzy pens (which are going straight to the office!) and some great scrapbooking stickers! All this while she's been busy passing her comps for her M.A.! Congratulations OTMSP!!!!!

And thank you so much for all hte spoiling this month!

Andrea W

Big Xie Xie to My Secret Pal!!!

I was THRILLED to return home from as business trip to find a package from my Secret Pal in Round #3. My husband told me I had received a package and I was so-o-o-o excited and looked forward to opening it all week. :)

My pal did a GREAT job spoiling me with a capital S!!!My package had bath products for me, an adorable red pantsuit for my baby girl, lots and lots of scrap booking supplies, Chinese dress wine cozy, a gorgeous pewter picture frame, soft book of Lilo & Stitch, fun CD for car rides and a beautiful custom card! WOW!!! Thank you so much SP, you made my week! :) Love, Laura

Wonderful Gifts!!!

My secret pal is beyond wonderful! I got home to a box on my porch and couldn't wait to tear it open. There were a total of 5 packages and an envelope requesting to be opened last. There was a gift for each of the boys (Spider Man and Schrek puzzles). The boys are putting them together as I type.

There were two packages for Diana and my heart skipped a beat when I read the tag that said "Diana Marie". Although that will be one of her middle names I don't think I have ever heard/seen the names together in reference to my little girl to be. Anyway there was a sweet outfit in one box and the CUTEST tic-tac-toe set I have ever seen. Its a soft turtle board with Velcro turtles and ladybug circles for the X's and O's. Can't wait to see her playing with it with her brothers!

For me there was an awesome cookbook that I can't wait to go through and start making recipes from. Its called Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld. Also for our family there was a Blockbuster gift card. I am sure we have have some fun family movie nights with it!

Secret Pal....Thank you again for the wonderful gifts. It has been so much fun getting to know you this past month!!!

Lisa

THANK YOU SP

Dear Secret Pal -
Your timing is impecable!!! Today on our one year LID, I must admit, I wasn't in the greatest of spirits. Receiving your package but a big smile on my face and renewed my sense of optimism (at least for now) :) The outfit and matching jacket is SOOOOO cute and is exactly my taste. I would have picked this out myself. The frame is beautiful and I will put our first picture as a family in it. Thank you for all the ecards and for thinking of me this past month!
~Daniella

My SP Rocks!!!

Thanks so much to my very secret pal for the wonderful package that arrived on my doorstep yesterday!! The box was chock full of beautifully wrapped goodies - the picture below doesn't do it justice. In keeping with the theme of "Family Photos", my pal sent not one, not two, but three (count 'em!) photo albums. I love the little photo key chain with the Chinese character for Love on it. It will be the perfect place to carry around a referral photo (if we ever get one!).

D.'s favorite thing were the bibs (well, after the chocolate - not pictured here because it was promptly consumed). The doll is just precious - her body filled with hair bands is too cute! And, I'm sure the bookmark will get lots of use!

Thanks again for all of the special treasures - you outdid yourself. I hope you know how very appreciated you are!!

Secret Pal Exchange #3

It's back, and just in time for the holidays....Secret Pal Exchange #3!!

All matches have been sent out, so it's time to get spoiling.

Our theme this month will be (by popular suggestion):

Family Photos

Gift suggestions include: picture frames, scrapbooking supplies, photo albums, and the list goes on....

Have fun!!

THANK YOU ROBIN!!

I am so grateful to have had Robin as my Secret Pal the past three months. Due to our traveling last month, Robin sent our July package this week and once again, she outdid herself! For Joseph there was this awesome Spy kit (which by the way, he's been asking for) and I was waiting til' his bday to get so thanks from all of us for that!!! For Mimi there was 2 beautiful box sets of Boynton books. I am so excited for these - these are books we have never read and they look great! Today another great surprise came - a huge tin from the Popcorn Factory filled with all sorts of goodies. Hate to admit but it's almost half gone!!! We've been home all day cleaning out our playroom :) This was just what we needed to munch on!
~~~ Robin - the gifts were all incredible and very much appreciated but even more so, I feel I have made a friend that through this journey to our children will last forever. I hope to one day meet you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
For some reason I can't upload the picture of the great tin from Popcorn Factory - ugh!!! Trust me is was great - the lid said ""hang in there Kowalski Family, Mimi will be home soon." Thank you again Robin!

Red, White, & Blue Exchange has been a hit for us!!!

Lisa and Dave were great secret pals to receive gifts from!!! Lisa always sent the cutest and perfect outfits for our Sophie and never forgot our son, Bailee! You were a blessing to our family and we really appreciate all you did! It has been great learning about your bunch and getting to know you in this special way! Illinois has been a great state to us now with you guys and with Troy and Amy the time before. We are in a great group of awaitees!!! Thanks again and know you will always hold a special place in our hearts and minds! Our Sophie will learn all about you one day!

Love in Christ,

The Aldridges' (Tammy)

Awaiting Sophie
http://ourchinagiftfromgod.blogspot.com/

Red, White & Blue Goodies!

Wow, perfect timing from my FABULOUS Secret Pal! Work is crazy right now and I was very happy to receive a package from the one, the only, Tea Monkey Secret Pal Extraordinaire... Daniella! :) She has been a kind, thoughtful, supportive and very generous Secret Pal. Me and my pooches have taken a real liking to her!!!

For our Red, White and Blue theme month she sent a darling navy blue sundress that was inspired by bandannas, an adorable onesie that says "Mom thinks she's in charge" and one pair each of sweet red, white and blue socks. Daniella has great taste and a great sense of humor too - I have loved getting to know her these last three months and know a new friendship is budding. Thank you so much for everything!

Many Thanks....

To my secret pal. I hope when she returns from vacation she will reveal herself to me. This month was full of fun things again. For the red white and blue theme Diana got socks. She also got her the Baby Einstein Lullaby CD(I know I will listen this with her all the time while rocking her to sleep). We also received a cute pair of sunglasses and cute little headbands. She got us some Princess disposable plates, bowls and silverware. I am sure those will come in handy while visiting friends and family.

Thank you so much fore spoiling me these past few months. It was always so much fun to open a package from you!

Lisa

Red, white, and too cute!

Heather, you've been a great SP! I love this month's package!

This little dress and shorts set is so cute ... and I love the socks! I really love baby socks ...

I don't know if you can see it really, but this is a spinner toy -- when you press down the handle, the lady bugs and butterflies spin around!


Last but not least, some practical items -- a bottle brush and a dishwasher container for bottle and sippy cup parts, which I'm sure will come in very handy!


Heather, thanks for making this so much fun!

Andrea W.

Thank you so, so much, Laura!!

I received a package yesterday from my secret pal, Laura, and it made my day! Thank you so much for all the wonderful things. I love the cute little white outfit - so sweet. The tiara will look beautiful on our princess! Her first dress up item! The cloth book is too cute and I just know Sophie will absolutely love it. Thanks for the yummy "red, white and blue" goodies you included - we will all enjoy them!

Thank you, Laura, for all your kind supportive words and friendship these last three months! I have really enjoyed having you as my secret pal and I know that we will continue to be friends during this crazy wait. I have been very lucky!

Love,
Terri

Thank you is not enough......

I have the most thoughtful, lovely, wonderful secret pal!!! Words cannot describe how heartfelt this months gifts were. My pal sent me a "Lilly Box", the most beautiful assortment of personalized gifts for our daughter. There was a super soft and very cute taggie blanket and ball, a beautiful pillow case, a bib that said "I love my ge ge", darling bloomers with ladybugs, a red keepsake box, red ladybug goodies from Gymboree, and Vanilla scented botanical. The most wonderful part of all of this, is that most of it was hand- made by my pal! Everything was stitched with love! To see "Lilly" so beautifully embroidered on things brought me to tears. I was beyond thrilled, and deeply moved. Thank you so so so much. You are absolutely wonderful.

love, Ashley

Special Pal You Rock.......

Hmm that special pal of mine struck again.

I received a Patriotic Bag full of Goodies.

Inside was three pairs of socks Red ,White and Blue.

A Baby Einstein DVD .

A Book about a Panda .

A much needed Sun Protection Blue Hat.

2 Beautiful Dresses that Mila will look like a Sassy little Fire Cracker In.

And Adorable matching Hair Clips .

And your ever thoughtful and encouraging Notes.

Thank You Soooo Much Secret Pal for all of your spoiling.

You will be in my Heart.....

xoxo Dee

UPDATE......

The Lovely Ashley was My Secret Pal Thanks Again.

Bathing Beauty!

Baby's going to be so pretty in her swim suit!!! I can't wait to take her swimming! And for mommy, some beautiful notecards with pressed flowers in them. Also we got a sippy cup with NC on it -- is this a clue, SP?

Thanks so much SP for a wonderful gift!!!

Andrea W.

Many Thanks!

Thank you so much to my secret pal! This time around she got us such cute stuff again. We got the cutest bathing suit I have ever seen & a cover up with butterflies on it (of course). We also got a t-shirt, beach ball and everything was tucked into a sand bucket that is shaped like a sand castle.

We can't wait to be able to take Diana to the beach so she can use all these cute things. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated as we continue on this long journey to our daughter.

Lisa

Thanks to our secret pal!

We loved our gifts! Everything is so thoughtful and fun. It makes me so eager to see our sweet baby! Having this group sure makes the wait a bit easier! We are so thankful to have our new friends to share this experience with!

Thank you again and we can't wait to find out who is spoiling us!

Love in Christ,
Tammy
http://www.ourchinagiftfromgod.blogspot.com/

Secret Pal Wonderful-ness

My secret pal really outdid herself this time!! A box arrived full of fun, wonderful treasures for our little girl - so many that I couldn't fit them all in the frame of the picture (still getting the hang of our new digital camera).

My favorite part was the socks in the upper left corner - one pair says "I want to rock and roll", and another pair declares "and potty all night". I can't help but smile every time I look at them - they just crack me up. I hope our daughter enjoys them as much as I do.

Thank you so much for all of the incredible gifts you sent - as always, you are just a generous, thoughtful pal, and we're so lucky to have you in our lives!

Heather in AZ

Fun in the Sun and then some!

WOW! I received my Fun in the Sun package today and my socks (flip flops) are knocked off! Look at all this amazing stuff, my pal is so thoughtful and generous, not to mention she has an amazing taste level! :)


Where to start??? For moi, a gorgeous lavender tote with beach ball tag and amazing smelling Lemon Martini candle. I will soak in my tub tonight after Jazzercise and light that right up! For moi and hubster - mojito mix! We will enjoy those in the pool this weekend. For our baby girl - not one, not two, but three adorable outfits:

1. Watermelon onesie that says "Sweet" with matching socks


2. Duckie hooded bath robe and towel - I love ducks!


3. Pink butterfly pool robe with matching sun hat

She also sent a Baby Einstein CD with lullabies that I can't wait to play for our baby!

My lovie Pal also remembered my four legged babies once again and BOY are they THRILLED! They each got their own carton of Milk and Cookies treats. Here is a picture of them chowing down. I told them "You guys are so-o-o-o-o spoiled!" and they replied "Mmm hmmmm, what's your point?". ;)

Thank you Secret Pal, this has been such a fun experience for me and I sincerely appreciate all you do for me and my family!!!

Thanks Secret Pal

You made my day! I received such wonderful gifts in my "Fun In The Sun" package. The picture really doesn't do it justice. Your note was so thoughtful, and I loved the beach scene photo. My pal even wrapped the gifts and added handmade letters, spelling out our daughter's name. Inside was the CUTEST bathing suit (it has ruffles!) and matching cover-up from Gymboree. A Pool Party Fun Set that included a beach towel, a sun hat, shades, and a shovel. I'm ready for the beach, and our little one is going to look like a million bucks! As if that wasn't enough, she sent a lavender (my favorite scent) Hatbox filled with soap, shower gel, body lotion, and soap leaves. Thank you so much for everything. Your gifts are wonderful, and so are you!!

Ashley