Our fantastic elf was jamaicam! Holden and Sadie are looking at the book right now, and are super excited that it came all the way from Jamaica. Our sad little tree looks so much better with the ornament! Thank you so much!
shevacc, so glad you all liked the gifts! I almost got you something from Starbucks, but then remembered that there was that one post about if you had to choose one beverage for the rest of your life post. I'm so glad I did because I saw you posted that you don't drink coffee and occasionally drink wine. I hope you like it.
Ironically, I've now participated in two gift exchanges, and both times I've gotten someone I've actually met!
Wine is awesome! Oh, and both of those books were on my short list to buy for the kids but we had neither. I actually had Little Blue Truck in my amazon cart but hadn't bought it yet.
The last three exchanges we've sent gifts far away but received from someone we've met (you, monkeybabe, and @jayhawkali).
@vsalt31 was our elf and sent Lily a really cute frozen book and matching slippers. Thank you!
Also because careyalis is the the best she sent L an animal board book that she loves and another surprise on the way. Thank you for going to the extra effort! You are so thoughtful and we really appreciate you!
rxbeth was our elf! We got a box from the great white north (A asked if it was from Boulder. I told him it was a little bit further away :-) ) filled with the most amazing stuff! Adorable tops for A, fox jammies for H, and all sorts of yummy things for meeeeee!!! (Maybe I'll share with DH and the boys if I'm feeling generous) Thank you SO much for such a sweet gift! We love it all!
Post by jamaga2583 on Dec 22, 2014 15:15:54 GMT -5
@thadsrad was our elf, and couldn't have done a better job! We have already read stinkyface no less than 10 times in the 30 minutes we've had it, and he's yelling at me to put my phone down and read it again as I type He LOVES it! Thank you so much!!
OMG. A package arrived today from creamsiclechica and family! She, true to form, was far too generous and thoughtful! She sent two cozy and adorable PJ sets for A and R! There was also hot chocolate, and peppermint bark, and cranberry cookie mix, and my H's favorite type of beer from his favorite brewery near her, which I mentioned once probably a year ago, AND cars and traffic signs for A that he has been driving all around the house! Look how happy my H is! He even let me take a pic! So so sweet of you, you really so thoughtful, thank you so very much!
@thadsrad was our elf, and couldn't have done a better job! We have already read stinkyface no less than 10 times in the 30 minutes we've had it, and he's yelling at me to put my phone down and read it again as I type He LOVES it! Thank you so much!!
There is another package coming!!! Amazon hates me right now!
@thadsrad was our elf, and couldn't have done a better job! We have already read stinkyface no less than 10 times in the 30 minutes we've had it, and he's yelling at me to put my phone down and read it again as I type He LOVES it! Thank you so much!!
There is another package coming!!! Amazon hates me right now!
There is another package coming!!! Amazon hates me right now!
Actually I think there are two coming.
oh wow!! I'll post more pics when they come! These two were in the mailbox, but the UPS/FedEx guys don't come until 7:30ish. he's going to be so excited! Thank you!!!!
Yay!!! blane12 was our elf and she must have read my mind!
She got Colin and Oliver matching pajamas and ironically Oliver already has that pair in a size 12m and I was JUST complaining to my H that I should have purchased them in an 18m instead (which is the size she sent!). I ALSO told my H that I loved them so much that I was going to buy a pair for Colin. I seriously was so excited when I saw.
Colin also got a ninja turtle (the purple one - which also my MIL and I couldn't find any Donatellos when we went shopping so this is kind of amazing and perfect) and he also got a matchbox car.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! These gifts could not be more perfect.
Post by onehitwonder on Dec 22, 2014 17:27:45 GMT -5
@jayhawkali - I'm so glad Blake likes his blanket. I was at a loss when I couldn't find Toy Story jammies then I saw the blanket and got all excited. W has a doggy one that he sits on when he watches t.v. and I cover him with if he falls asleep on the couch for naps.
To everyone - this was my first gift exchange and it was so much fun. I loved shopping for someone else (and even got the bonus of buying cute little girl clothes). I loved reading all the wish lists, the anticipation and the opening. W and I love his gifts from skiesthelimit, X and A and getting such awesome early Christmas presents. Now, I'm enjoying looking at all those happy little faces and reading all the lovely comments. I am very fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful, giving and fun community.
Okay - enough word vomit - Happy Holidays everyone! Is it time for some candy cane shots or electric eggnog yet?
The amazing irishsara was our elf! She was soooo good to us! Blake was thrilled with his gifts!! He got an awesome train that he loves pushing around and keeps grabbing his trains on his train table and then running and pointing to his new train! He also got the softest robe that will be awesome after baths. Her and Charlie also spoiled me and sent me numerous hair ties which I'm already wearing and the softest socks ever!!! Thank you sooo much!!
eav2c - I'm so glad you love everything! I'm also glad I sized up:). I was looking for TMNT Jammie's, but couldn't find matchies and loved these! I had no idea on which turtle but glad I picked right . I hope you and your boys have a wonderful Christmas!!!!
You guys. Our package arrived this morning while we were out, and when we got home this evening, it was sitting here waiting for us. jamaga2583 and her boys sent Clara the sweetest box of gifts EVER! There are so many fun presents- every time I pulled something out for her, she'd spot another one and freak out. jamaga2583, you truly outdid yourself. This is such a thoughtful elf gift, and I was nearly in tears opening it.
She sent Clara a hand knit hat that is to die for (!!!), a pair of Frozen pj's (that she will never, ever take off- see pic of her hugging them below) a Frozen puzzle, a Grinch DVD, a cocoa mix called Snowman Soup, a chocolate dipped marshmallow with sprinkles on a stick (she's waving it around in the pics) and some fudge for me from a fancy fudge place!! I'm overwhelmed with your thoughtfulness, mama. Thank you so, so much!!!❤️
(She's mad I asked her to take her new hat off for dinner. )