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

A big thanks to my February secret Pal - Nina Cesena! I love the Happy, Happy Chinese New Year book. Can't wait to cuddle up and read it to our little one. I also received a Classical Chinese Folk Music cd, very exciting because this is my first music CD in Chinese. I know both the book and the CD will be enjoyed by all of us.

Thanks again,

Ashley

My Secret Pal is Amy Zubak

I recieved the package last month and was so excited to get it! The picture is attached and it doesn't show one part of the gift, a Chinese New Year Calendar. It is at school near my desk already. The panda is a panda back pack and though it may have been intended for the daughter we are waiting for, Makana has taken it over and takes it everywhere! The pocket on the back is perfect for carrying the extra pair of panties she needs to take to day care. The beautiful card was really great too, I will save it for the life book!

Thanks Amy!

Thank you Hurtgen's

Our Pal really outdid themselves! I love the Chinese Zodiac runner. And we also got an adorable pink outfit and super cute hairbow (our very first bow). And a frog toy and book that I love love love! And the Chinese symbol for Love, I know where I want to hang it but haven't gotten around to it yet. And lovely candle and yummy licorice.

We love all of it.

Thanks Ashley and family!!!!!

-Julie & Chris

Secret Pal Package returned to me ;(

Nina

I am your secret pal, I mailed early, last Tuesday I think. This Tuesday the package was returned to me because I did not mail it from the post office and it weighed more than 16 ounces. Due to weather and a class in downtown Denver I have not been able to get it back in the mail. I will do so today. I apologize! I asked the lady at the post office about this and she said it would be fine, but I guess that she was mistaken. So you still have a package to look forward to! I hope it is worth the wait!

Kristin Ayala

Thank you Jennifer Parker

My secret pal was the awesome Jennifer Parker. She sent me the wonderful CCAI calendar, a chinese boar ornament, and lady bug stickers. I also received 2 email cards during the month. Thank you Jennifer for the wonderful, thoughtful gifts. It was so exciting to open presents! I can't wait until April. - Carol

Thank you Alana!!!

Thanks for the fabulous gifts from my February Secret Pal….. Alana & Scott Pettit!

We love it all and I especially adore the darling Gymboree sleepers…..a pink one with little bunnies and then a footed one with little piggies!! There’s also a precious book: Piglet and Mama.

And then we got some cool Chinese New Year gifts:
- a Chinese knot with a wooden pig
- a Lucky Cat (as Alana well explained with 2 raised paws to invite good fortune and protect)
- some hong bao money for Corbin

Your gift was very sweet and I really appreciate the thought that you put into it!
Thanks again!

Amy & Joe Zubak

Thank You to the Rollins Family!

We just want to say a HUGE thank you to our February Secret Pals! What a wonderful treat it was to receive their very special package. I had to use all of my willpower and wait for Ken to arrive home to open it with me!

It turned out our pals were Mike and Leanne Rollins from Oklahoma. They sent us a lovely card with a Confucius quote that means so much to us and a heartfelt, handwritten letter as well. A very special touch to their package was the photo they included of their family. All of these things are going right into Jade's scrapbook!

Their gifts were wrapped in red paper for the Chinese New Year. We received a set with Jade's first piggy bank as well as little homes for her first tooth lost and first curl. We also received a wondefully illustrated book on Chinese Astrology. Lastly, we received a book called Mommy Hugs. What made this extra special was that at Christmas, I bought Ken the partner to it (Daddy Kisses). Now we have a set!

Thanks, Leanne and Mike! You are truly special Secret Pals!

xo
Kerrie & Ken Symonies

Thanks Symonies!!! YOU ROCK!

Wow! My SP put me to shame with her creativity!
Look at all the stuff!
Everything with a piggie theme...

Charlottes web books, A great book about little sisters for Lizzie. Hong Bao for both girls, and a piggy bank for baby. Piggie holders for hair, curly wurleys(!!)cuz they are curley like pig tails..and a story about "piggies" toes and socks to keep ours warm! A super soft Piglet and a cool pig postcard.

YOU ROCK! and you have inspired me!

THANK YOU!!!!

My Secret Pal is SUPER GREAT!!!

Look at the treasures my Secret Pal sent me: a little Chinese doll, two great books, a plush ladybug toy, very sweet card and Valentine candy (not pictured but definitely enjoyed!). Many thanks Secret Pal, it was so much fun to receive these great gifts!

Thanks to my secret pal

Thank you to my secret pal!! I got this pretty purple package in the mail today. When I opened it, I was so excited to see that my secret pal not only included a gift for Lucy (our soon to be daughter), but she also included a gift for my son. We were given two red envelope cards -- one for Lucy and one for Zachary, two headbands, a set of slide drums for Zachary, a dragon bell thingy (I have seen them, but do not know what to call them), and the most precious book. The title of the book is My Little Love Bug. The book is absolutely adorable, but even more wonderful was my 6 year old reading the book aloud. I can only imagine the day that he can read the book to Lucy! Thank you so much to Jennifer and Calvin Dillon. You really made my day! Erica Dick

Thanks for the invite, Alana.
Ashley

Welcome Winter Blossoms!

Feel free to post pictures of your goodies and Thanks to your secret pals here!!

Alana