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Thursday, November 02, 2006

I have been so lucky in the mail department! I love remembering all the fun stuff I get and bragging about those who sent it to me.

Jill sent me an awesome Sunday CD. I love soothing music and have it playing almost always in my home. She sent yummy candy that was gone before I could take the photo. Annie Kate is fast. She also sent me the book. Gift from the Sea. I will start it this week. More good mail labels and had ran out of the other ones she sent me.
If you don't know this about Jill, she is the one who got most of my sidebar into blogging. She is always willing to share what she knows and you will never leave her home empty handed.

Michelle, my dorm roommate, sent me these incredibly hard to find toffee bits. I have looked in three stores here and no luck. She had given me an awesome recipe for them but I have not been able to make them because I can't find the goods. You were inspired Michelle.
Michelle is one of the most romantic looking people I know. I covet her lovely curls and her way to make everything beautiful. She always had the most awesome hair bows to wear that her mom had made. I had short hair so I couldn't borrow them, but I secretly wanted to.

My husband's sister Debbie sent this awesome bracelet to me. We had talked about her making one before Sally Jane was born and I am so glad she waited till all my girls came. It is wonderful and I have worn it every day since she sent it. Debbie, I love it.
Debbie is one of the strongest women I know. She has incredible taste! It is almost like anything she touches becomes cool. I love her freckles!

I also got this awesome book that Shawna B. Suggested. They make them for different cities and might have one for yours.

I got this very cool and non cheesy Halloween card from tasha. that was nice especially since I didn't send her one of mine. Now I feel like a chump. Something about Tasha that you may not know is she has a business making beautiful fabric covers for books.

Some new fun witches came to live at my house. My mom sent me some awesome witches that found their way on shelves and one even lived in our light fixture for the holidays. My mom is very generous and is known for sending cards for many occasions. Even thanksgiving cards, I love that about my mom.


Elisa sent me this awesome soap, which is homemade by her. It is awesome and I am still amazed the makes these. We are currently using it in our shower and love it. My cousin Elisa has seriously the best smile of anyone I know. She is a great clogger. I love you Elisa.
I also got this incredible box from a previous neighbor and current friend Stefanie. She was my first neighbor in Nashville. She sent us some of our favorite red instant potatoes from Costco, they don't sell them here. She sent each of my girls a Dora book (their favorite) and an awesome American Girls activity book for Annie Kate. Annie Kate has taken it to school in her back pack every day and loves doing the puzzles. She also sent me these incredible personalized cards with address on the very cool Euro flap envelope. I love these envelopes. I love the scalloped card the combo is awesome.
Stefanie may not know this but she was a huge part of helping us survive those first few years in TN. Jeff was deep in his residency and we were eeking by as I sat in my kitchen and sewed to surrvive. Stefanie always gave Annie Kate something for every holiday. Easter Baskets for Easter, birthday presents for her Birthday it goes on and on. She is a great cook and provided us many of our meals. She has an awesome Easter tradition with a lamb cake, that I hope she will share in the spring. I have fond memories of going with her to help her pick our Riley her dog. She is a wonderful graphic designer and has a website that is coming soon so you can order your own set of Euro Flap, scallop cards. I will let you know. Thanks Stefanie!


14 comments:

jenny said...

What a fun stash of good mail.

melanie said...

I get giddy with you just reading about your good mail! What great friends and supporters you have!

Love the witches!

Jill said...

That's quite the score of great mail, I love to see it! I had no idea Tasha made fabric book covers, I need to see some of those.

That bracelet Debbie made you is beautiful, so perfect for you!

I'm in love with those cards Stefanie made for you. I can't seem to get enough scalloped edged things lately, and of course the personalization is great.

Those toffee recipes from Michelle are staples at all our book club and friend gatherings, they're so good.

I love the witches from your mom, and think it's very cute that you put one in your light fixture.

michelle said...

I love the witches too, especially that you thought to sit one up in the chandelier!

I had no idea about Tasha's book covers -- Tasha you've been holding out on us!

I love scalloped cards too, and the best way to improve upon them is to personalize them!

so glad you got the toffee -- much faster than the last package I sent your way...

Bond Girl 007 said...

oh how fun to learn more things about jill and michelle! two of my favorite people!

Bek said...

It sounds like you have great friends. That isn't suprising though because you ARE a good friend.

I am sending out the first of my "good mail" this week. :-) I also just realized that my parents have been doing this forever. They always send my kids little things in the mail...things that cost more to send then to buy, but they love it and are always disappointed to see a package come to the door that isn't for them!!! :-)

I need some of those scalloped cards too. Seriously.

stefanie said...

Kristi - lots of great goodies and I am glad to hear you have all enjoyed mine. It was so fun getting it all together.

Liz said...

What a great lot of good mail! Seriously good stuff. That charm bracelet is super cute!

Anonymous said...

ohhhh i want michelle's recipe! i have a FABULOUS see's fudge recipe i make EVERY SINGLE year..ill share that more towards the holidays..

FUN to get good mail! i have mine all ready to go..now to get it in envelopes and addressed and TO the mail box!!

Anne said...

What wonderful good mail! I love it all!! I agree with Melanie...you have some great and generous friends!

Anonymous said...

Lookit all your fun goodies! That would put a smile on anyone's face :)

Laurie said...

Love the Lori Mitchell stuff. I'm a witch fanatic. I definitely need to get me some of those one of these Halloweens. Very sweet.

I covet Michelle's curls too!

Chelsea said...

wholly cow girl! you got some seriously cool mail.

Elisa said...

Glad you like the soap! Although I haven't clogged for years and years I am always clogging in my heart.