Thank You, Secret Pal!

Thank you to our WONDERFUL Secret Pal, Erica Dick! The books she sent along to us were so special, and none of them are books that we already have! Ken and I sat down together and read all of them! We received the sweetest book entitled Mama, How Long Will You Love Me? The illustrations and the words in it are so beautiful. Next, we received one called A Blessing From Above, and I got misty after reading it! Oh, my goodness! It is so adorable. I have been wanting the Five Little Ladybugs book, and now I can want no more because my secret pal came to the rescue! Also, we received Dragon Dance, a wonderfully colorful book about Chinese New Year. I have always loved Dr. Seuss, and Erica sent us his Amazing ABC Book. Last, but not least, we received a really creative book called What Makes a Rainbow? We love everything! You were so generous and kind, and your lovely note was so special. We will save it for Jade's scrapbook. I will definitely practice reading snuggled up with the pups as you suggested!

Thanks again for being such a thoughtful secret pal.

Love,

Kerrie & Ken

Thanks Secret Pal!!!

We got our package last Wednesday. It contained 4 great books! Love You Forever..which is the best book..makes me blubber everytime. If you don't have it..get it! A pop up book about a ladybug trying to find it's home, and a counting book with ladybugs. Lizzie got a Barbie sticker and stamp book, and she LOVES it!'THANKS! to our April Secret Pals the Bray-Louie's!!!

Super Package from My Secret Pal!

I returned home from a business trip on Thursday night and there was a package waiting for me at my front door. Always a THRILL to receive a present. ;) Carol Geddis from Greenwich, NY was my pal and she spoiled me with a Bunny Blanket, Giraffe Rattle and two great books! She also sent me a sweet card and turns out she has family near me so we may meet this summer. Many thanks Carol for these great gifts! :)

My Secret Pal was Courtney!!!

Thanks Courtney for being a wonderful secret pal and a great friend! Love ya girl!!!
Tammy
http://ourchinagiftfromgod.blogspot.com/

You're Great, Secret Pal!!

Thanks so much to my April secret pal. I received two wonderful books today. "Waiting for May" is a story told from the view point of a young boy who is waiting for his sister from China. Being a mom to boys, who are waiting for their sister, this book is so touching. "When You Were Born in China" is such a beautiful book. The author's note says, "To all the children and parents for whom the China adoption story is still unfolding". I will be reading these books tonight, to her brothers and her daddy. (I might cry!) Your note was so thoughtful, you are so thoughtful! I can't thank you enough!!!

Ashley

I'll let everyone know who you are soon!

Thanks, Secret Pal!

Cool package! My April SP sent us three very special books. Two are about waiting for a little sister from China (Waiting for May and Just Add One Chinese Sister). I have already read these to our boys and they loved them and had great questions that they had never asked before. The third is a very sweet forever family story (Little Miss Spider). This story reminds children that we can always recognize our families because they are those people who love us the most.

My SP also sent some yummy Zen Party trail mix. The biggest problem will be not eating it all at one time.

Thanks again SP!!

Terri

Thanks Kerrie!!!

I had an awesome package in the mail the other day. Everything was wrapped up in such adorable Pooh paper with something for everyone. My pal went with the traveling theme since that's something we like to do. We got books about Madeline in London, Linnea in Monet's Garden, two flap books each about a mommy and a daddy, and a book with rhymes and hand motions to go with them. Caleb and Alexia got some fun little gifts, our dog got a toy and I got extra spoiled with 2 bonus quilt squares, Lindt chocolate and lavender soap!! - Oh what a day!! -Thanks Kerrie and Ken Symonies - Christine A

Thanks SP!

What a fabulous package! It even included snacks for us, our kitty and dog. "A Quilt of Wishes", it's a children's version of the 100 WishesQuilt. I had been wanting it since I saw someone's blog post about it. How exciting! And I also got "A Mother for Choco", sweet little bookabout a yellow bird who needs a mom. And "Panda Bear, Panda Bear, WhatDo You See?", with drawings of lots of great animals. AND! 5 Squares/Wishes, my how my collection grew today!!!!What a fabulous surprise to come home to on a Monday. Even Chris got into it and was helping me unwrap the presents!

I'll post who my SP is after everyone has received their gifts.

Thanks so much.Julie (& Chris)LID 1.24.07