Ooh La La .Girls just wanna have fun

My Special Pal sent us the coolest most baby glam box.

Inside was a cool bag of boats(I think I'm gonna have hard time keeping away from Hubby)

The Cutest little Beanie Baby in a swimsuit with a beach ball and sandals just waiting to make Mila Smile.

And a Luscious green Gymboree box filled with a tangerine swimsuit and watermelon sun hat and matching sun glasses and hair swirls.

Hmm I think she should be on the runway instead of the beach,

And a words of wisdom and strength book mark.

Thank You so much Special Pal you Rock .....

xoxo Dee

SP Strikes again...

Thank you Secret Pal!!!! Yesterday all within one hour, our Fedex and UPS drivers came knockin'. First package - a wonderful Ladybug Board Game. We love our board games - started playing them with Joseph as young as 2 - can't wait for Mimi to be home to play this one!!!! Second, Joseph's package which was an incredible Magic Set by Melissa and Doug We love their stuff - We've been buying their puzzles, band in a box, wooden food, etc. since Joseph was a baby - I'm so glad to see they are doing all sorts of wonderful things like this Magic set as well. My Secret Pal is so thoughtful and generous - Thank you again SP - your timing, by the way, is impeccable!!!!

Worth the wait!

My SP aid my May package was heavy and was coming by the slow boat, but it was very worth the wait! There was a beautiful Chinese cookbook, full color glossy with history etc. on the recipes, some beautiful chopsticks, spoons for Baby, and a lovely recipe box! Guess I'll have to start cooking! I wonder if it has a recipe for congee . . .

Thank you SP!

Andrea W.

What a great pal I have!

Today we received a great "Fun in the Sun" package! My SP is a very crafty person. She made the cutest card with stick-on flip-flops and a lunch box decorated with "Beach fun" stick-ons. Inside the lunch box is delicious was delicious crunchy peanut butter and chewy banana candy. Yum! The whole family partook!

Also included was the sweetest bunny wearing a cherry sundress. The pink sunsuit and matching sunglasses also have cherries, and Sophie and her bunny will look so cute together. I just love the little frog, ladybug and butterfly hair clippies. I can't wait to do her hair! The cucumber melon bath gel and body lotion & the scented lip balms are going to the beach with me next week! I have dibs on the grapefruit, coconut, peach and raspberry! The boys also picked out their favorites.

Thanks again to my awesome Pal!!

Terri

Thanks Secret Pal

Yesterday we received a wonderful surprise from Mr. UPS man - My very thoughtful Secret Pal sent us a Puzzle Lover gift bag - Inside the great tote bag was 8 Crossword puzzle books, a coffee mug, some coffee, shortbread and pencils - This is such an incredible package and we are all looking forward to starting on these. Thank you for your thoughtfulness - this is going to be so much fun on our boat trip. Thanks again SP! I can't upload a picture for some reason.

My Secret Pal Rocks!!

I just have to shout out a huge THANK YOU to my pal for sending the most incredible gift. Since I don't have a digital camera yet, a description of the goodies will have to do.

My pal sent fun Asian cartoon stationery, including cards, papers and sticker (I love stickers even though I never know what to do with them!). Adding a little "taste of China" to the package were packets of Chinese spices, and a really neat box containing a "takeout for two" kit, complete with recipes and mini-chopsticks.

Our little one will be dressed in style in her new purple feathered tiara and cute printed bib, and she'll be wrapped up in luxury in her incredibly soft new blanket.

Let's see - have I forgotten anything? Ah, yes - a Dora the Explorer doll (which, btw, is the first toy we've received!), a great sippy cup, a wonderful scented candle...it truly was like Christmas as Damon and I pored through the treasures in the box.

Thank you so much for being such a thoughtful pal, and more importantly, such a good friend!! We feel so spoiled!

Heather

Secret Pal Has Struck.....

I got home today to find a package from my secret pal. It was all things butterflies for Diana's room. There was a butterfly toy with crinkle wings and plays music and lights up when you press his belly. There was the cutest handmade butterfly picture frame that I think I will put our first family picture in. There was also a butterfly accent piece and a wonderful smelling lavender/mint candle for me! Thank you so much Secret Pal for brightening up my Friday! We love everything!

Lisa

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

May Theme

Matches for Round #2 of the Secret Pal Exchange will be coming out in the next day or two.

In the meantime, here's the theme for May, so you can get your creative juices flowing.

.............Taste of China............

This theme may be interpreted as literally or as figuratively as you like - recipes, chopsticks, teas, mealtime for baby, etc.

Enjoy!

Thank You Andrea W

So I was Andrea W's secret pal. I get home today and there is a small box with Andrea's return address. When I opened the box and saw the most beautiful hand knit sweater for Diana. In her note she says that she decided that this was for baby Diana. It really made my day! Also she included an emergency chocolate bar. Trust me I will use it accordingly!

I never knew that I would really meet so many wonderful people just by joining a secret pal swap! I loved round one and can't wait to get started on round two.

Andrea-I know we have become lifelong friends. Thank you soooo much for spoiling me after I was the one to spoil you!

Lisa

Round #2 Supplemental Questionnaire

Send the answers my way to complete your signup for Round #2 of the Secret Pal Exchange...

1. Do you celebrate Holidays? If so, which ones? (Easter, Kwanza, Christmas, Boxing Day, etc.)

2. Ladybugs - Love 'em or hate 'em?

3. What's your absolute all time favorite food? Can you get it where you live? If not, where's it from?

4. Name one thing you want your pal to know about you.

You are so Welcome.....

Robin,

I have loved being your secret pal.

Please try and relax tax seasons almost over.

stay in touch.

xoxo Dee Kelley