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Mysteries, polka dots, California Rolls, TJ Maxx, cozy blankets, rainy days and getting the first spoonful of peanut butter out of the jar make me smile. Spiders, rude people, cold fingers and toes, baby leashes, people that don't wrap their packages before going to the Post Office, poison ivy and Math (pretty much all of it) make me want to scream. My perfect day would be spent with my wonderful husband and sweet girls- watching movies in our jammies! Of course, having the movie theater to ourselves would be great, too. Please pass the popcorn and M&M's.:) I am saved by the grace of God. He is my constant companion and hears my every prayer. What a blessing! I'd love to hear from you! Lori at toosillysisters@cox.net

Friday, October 3, 2008

Fabulous Mail and a big BOO!

   There is nothing like getting a package in the mail with your name on it.  And yesterday there were two- one for me and one for Katie!  Let's start with Katie's package.  Katie was partner was Andrew (Holly's darling little boy) in the One Good Book Swap for kids.  She was so excited to open up the box!
   The first thing she said as she opened the box was "It's PINK!"  Her favorite color:)  And look at the precious card that Holly and Andrew made for her:

   They sent Katie the super cute (and oh so pink!) book Fancy Nancy.  If you have not read this book, you must!  It is such fun- and so fancy!  They also included a glittery, pink "K", a pink feather boa, and more!

   Look at all the treasures!  A magic wand, a darling tutu, a crown- oh my!  Katie is in heaven!  Thank you so much Holly and Andrew!  We are mailing your package today and we hope Andrew loves everything.:)
By the way, Holly is hosting a Snowflakes and Sparkle Swap for Christmas.  I have signed up and you should, too!  What's better than Snowflakes and Sparkle??!:)

   Now, on to my amazing Fall package from the Fall Swap that I hosted....  This was from my friend Beth and was I in for a treat...
Look at the card she sent me!  Nancy Drew- my favorite!

   Look at all the goodies!  Mulling spices, cute towels, a pumpkin making kit, the cutest bag (blue) for shopping so I can stop accumulating those crazy plastic bags- Beth made it for me!  Love it!  Now I am safe from that insane lady shopper!  (inside joke)  Pumpkins and gourds for decorating, notecards, cute figurines and a darling "pumpkin boy"...

   But the best part of all was the DARLING apron Beth made for me!!  She also made me place mats to match!  Look at how one side is Fall and the other is Winter!  Love it!!  Thank you so much for everything, Beth!  What an amazing box of Fall Fun!


   Jeff and Mandy have been busy booing our neighbors.  Everyone "boos" two families.  Here is a close-up of the BOO! bag...  I bought the tags from Denise at Polka Dot Moon.  Aren't they darling???  Stop by and check out her shop!


14 comments:

Heather said...

WOW! That is some fabulous, FANCY mail! Could her smile get any bigger? What a wonderful fall package you rec'd! I think this weekend it may get below 90 and I can start REALLY thinking of fall. Enjoy all your goodies...


Did the neighbors catch them?

Sherry said...

Great mail day for your household!!! I still love that BOO idea -- I think it's amazing and such fun!!!

Beth said...

I'm so glad your package arrived and nothing was broken! The placemats were super fun to make - I want to make me some just like them!

We love Fancy Nancy! Need to get going on our book swap stuff this weekend.

Happy Autumn! Beth

Polka Dot Moon said...

Oh what a fun mail day!! We love the "Fancy Nancy" series and what a fabulous pink package :)

Booing the neighbors is lots of fun. We actually caught a few neighbors trying racing to a house last year! Lots of Halloween "spirit"!

And I'm so glad you liked the tags :)
Denise

Lindsay-ann said...

Hi Lori
Thanks for showing your wonderful swap goodies. I love them all. I am eager to join some more swaps. I promised myself I would finish the Christmas stocking swap before I signed up for any more. I am almost finished. Swaps are such fun and so exciting.
Lindsay

Tristan said...

SO cute! How sweet are your boxes! I have a little pumpkin man like you..

Em said...

Arent the tags from Polka Dot Moon fabulous? Great stuff you gave and received!

Juanita said...

Wow! You guys had a wonderful "mail day" Everything looked wonderful The girls are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Wow Lori, You and Katie received some wonderful goodies!!! I love Katie's package of pink pretties! I have heard a lot about Fancy Nancy! It looks so cute! ...and your oldest daughter looks like a mini you! Both are pretty girls!

Hope you have a great weekend! :) ~Rhonda

Yarni Gras! said...

WOW! Talk about booty!!!!!!!!! Everything looks wonderful! Her sister's should be headed her way next week....just finishing up the 'handmade' part of the swap requirements....:-)
All your swap items are gorgeous!

amy @ Life in Pink Hi-Tops said...

Excellent! I should get the Fancy Nancy book for Anna--it is so her! Love all your fall stuff! You guys really made out! What excellent things!!

jillytacy said...

Wow the Fancy Nancy package is fabulous! It's such a cute book and there are several sequels too. I'm glad Katie had fun with this swap! Swap mail is so much fun!

Yarni Gras! said...

don't you LOVE Nancy Drew!!!!!

Elise said...

That is some fun mail!!
Elise