while trying to get diego to eat his lunch, despite his food strike, i heard a loud banging on my door... diego (not me) yells, "i'm coming" as i go downstairs to see who couldn't ring the doorbell... no human stands there but instead i find something much better, a surprise package!!!! and from jennifer too! she sent me a belated birthday gift and i have to say, she went all out...
first off, the items were packaged beautifully and to top that, they smelled good too! since diego isn't planning on eating anyhow, i leave him to play with food as i unpack each item eagerly... i have to laugh out loud when i see the to-do list pad... after all, i am always talking about my long to-do lists and here jen gets me the perfect gift! and then there are books of tieing and folding! the folding book even shows how to fold fitted sheets (yeah, if it wasn't for my mom teaching me, they'd end up a rolled mess shoved in the back behind the towels that are easy to fold up)... both books have detailed instructions and easy to follow pictures... such goodness!!!!! there was also a beautiful card and the cutest scary stories puzzle box for diego.... hmm, i shoulda taken a better photo!
to top it all, there was foot creams just for me :D ah, the joys of being able to pamper myself between all the business of life... and the heart sachets (it's pronounced sa-shays! hmm, i was saying it wrong for 25yrs) smelled just WONDERFULLY! i don't know where to put them first! my room, the drawers, the kitchen?! lastly, she sent me this beautiful chick by nicol sayre... it's so precious! i love the newsprint hat and the collar! i was so happy to get such a thoughtful package, i almost forgot diego was in the living room waiting to get out the seat!
thank you so much jennifer for such a sweet gift! every single thing you sent was perfect and much appreciated!
*i had to search for good lighting in my house... and the only place was in my studio in the attic... i could hear this buzzing sound and i don't know if i was sweating from fear or the extreme heat, but i rushed to take these photos...
That was really nice of Jennifer.That is a cute chick.Lots of neat stuff you got!!!!
Posted by: Nina | July 17, 2006 at 08:33 PM
You are welcome dear ellia, you are a treasured friend :)
Posted by: jen | July 19, 2006 at 05:47 PM
how sweet!! jen is very kind and very creative!!
Posted by: Anastasia | July 19, 2006 at 08:33 PM
VERY cute. I need an excuse to swap! I've never participated in a swap, but have lots to offer and would be DELIGHTED to make lovely stuff just because. Please let me know when the next one will be, or if you know of someone who wants to swap, feel free to pass my email address along!
Posted by: Meghan | July 20, 2006 at 03:49 PM