perfect timing

Having the mail carrier come to the door and hand you a package that you actually don't know what is inside was like Christmas. The kids were clamoring around wanting a glimpse and sure it was really for them. It truely was the perfect book and the perfect timing for me. I had just returned from six week of visiting family all of which we had not seen in two year except grandparents and was ready to do everything. I wanted to dejunk the entire house; can peaches, tomoatoes, corn and anything else I could get my hands on; prepare for a 10 mile run and oh yes finish my cloth diaper covers. Along with all of this school was starting in a couple of weeks and we had to do the shopping as well as feeling sorry for myself that I had to send them off for another year. My husband also was working nights on the weekends and two weeks of nights following that. This book came at a time when I needed to put things in perspective for myself as well as my family. I needed a reality check. The first thing I read was a poem the Rebecca typed up and I love it! I couldn't help but laugh and of course I ran and showed my neighbors. The second quote she gave me was from The Hiding Place (one of my all-time favorite books) that I have placed on the piano where I can read it everyday. I have thoroughly enjoyed the book and other wonderful gifts, a beautiful book mark and warm socks. Of couse the candy was so good I shared it with my kids and they thought that was the best part. Thank you so much for a well thought out gifts and sharing something that you enjoyed with me. It is a book that I will read through many times to bring me back to reality when I decide to take on the world!

Oh . . . this was too much fun! Cat you're so creative! I couldn't believe how darling the filler was in the box when I opened it. It almost didn't matter what else was in there - I loved it the minute I opened it!

The treats!!! If you look close enough you can see that the m&m bag is crumbled. I think it's been to Sea-Tac with me a few times taking my company back and forth. Yummy!

Cute new ballerina socks (2 pairs). Love them! My best attempt at first position (it's been a long time). :-)

Adorable handmade book mark!

And the book . . . now that my company is gone I can't wait to sit down with my hot chocolate, biscotti, and my new book!!!

Thanks Cat!

Thanks Brenda!

My package arrived today! Poor Brenda forgot the zip code so the package was returned to her. It was probably on purpose because she loves going to the post office as much as I do (yeah right). Anyway, here I am sporting my awesome new piggy socks, I'm pretty sure my kids are gong to try to steal them!

The rest of my package included some tasty hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookies and candies, all of which are mine, all mine! The bookmark has my name on one side and CTR on the other. I love the colors! And the book, "Promises From God for Parents," is a very timely read for me as we navigate these first few weeks of school and crazy schedules!

Thanks Brenda, I love my package and I'm sorry for your postal troubles.

Fun Stuff!

I was so excited to get this package from Victoria--it was so colorful! I have always wanted "Oh, the Places You'll Go" so I was very happy to get it. My husband sat down and read it to our daughter right after we took it out of the box. She individually wrapped ALL of the mini chocolates--I couldn't believe it! It must have taken her forever. Thanks for being so thoughtful! This was very fun!

perfect package

so jenn, you must really love me to give me this treat. i got NUTELLA and get this...RITZ CRACKERS to dip in it. DIVINE!!!
this is the bookmark. it is metal, perfectly heavy so it actually keeps your place.

i got these cute fuzzy socks and i am loving that they have non-slip bottoms and so when justin comes home and i quickly get up to pretend that i am not eating the whole jar of nutella, i won't slip on my wood floors!
everything was wrapped SO perfectly (jenn, you are woman after my own heart)

and finally the book!!! i waited to post until i had read it, and ...

i LOVED it. it was engrossing, entertaining and i want to read the sequel!

so thank you jenn. thanks for the awesome book, socks, bookmark and the extra back fat (from the nutella).

Finally!

Sorry, Lisa. I got my package over a week ago and loved it, but have been a slacker about posting on the blog. It came in a pretty blue bag (not pictured here). I would have taken a better picture of the chocolate, but it didn't last long enough. I've never had sea salt in chocolate before, and it was delicious. Also, loved the Churchill bookmark and the socks.

I was going to save the book for our trip next week, but just couldn't wait!

Thank you, Lisa!

my turn

this is what i found inside my package from kim:

ok..in all fairness this isn't ALL of what she sent. i forgot about taking pictures and i had already eaten the package of malteasers and let my daughter wear the other pair of fuzzy socks to bed before i remembered. so there was another candy and another pair of socks ;)

* a book by jon krakauer detailing his climb on mt. everest (he was one of the few men who survived)

*a darling crocheted bookmark

*malteasers and a mint aero chocolate bar

*two pairs of fuzzy, hydrating socks-LOVE!

here is a closeup of the cute bookmark...

thanks kim, i loved it!!!