Tuesday, March 3, 2009

A F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S Surprise!

I BIG red puffy heart Good Mail. Truly, I love it. I send it out A LOT and when it comes to me, I am pretty much over the moon with excitement. Today my bloggy friend Mandy from Gourmet Mom on-the-Go sent me this wonderful package and the sweetest note. Y'all know how I signed up for a Secret Santa Shindig in December and for whatever reason the girl assigned my name decided not to send me a gift? Well Mandy found out about it and decided to send a little love my way. I have to tell you, it REALLY hurt my feelings when I got the shaft by the person assigned to send me a gift. I took it kinda personally and felt bad about it for a long time. THEN Marla (the girl I was assigned and sent to) from Stolen Bon Bons sent me some LOVE and I felt so much better. I was able to forgive that girl who was suppose to send me something but didn't, even though to this day I have no idea who she is or why she decided not to give me a gift, but I have let it go (and this is a big reason for the tight ship I run on MY swaps). And NOW Mandy has sent me something too...people are so good to me. I feel so loved. Thank you Mandy...this is wonderful!!
and the note she sent was so sweet...clickety to biggefy
There are so many reasons why I love blogging but the biggest reason of all is the HEARTBEAT behind the blogs. My life has been blessed many times over because of you ALL. The blogsphere feels like a big community playground. I come to your blogs and soak up your bloggy goodness. You come here and read and share your thoughts through the comments and it's just a fun thing. I love the real life relationships I have made with many of you. Thanks for all the love...I hope someday to give out as much love as I have been blessed to receive.

PS I also got a package from my mom today, but I don't want to post pictures and brag about it...my siblings would be WAY too jealous!
My friend April from April Showers is hosting A Craft Swap! Click the button for details...it's a pretty fabulous idea!! Tell her Mamarazzi sent you to play!


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37 comments:

Jamiedidit said...

What a great idea! And I "big red puffy heart" your blog layout! Too pretty!

Holly said...

Good mail is always so much fun! You are so lucky!

WillowLakeScents said...

Bloggy Friends are the BEST !!
I'm still sorting through my craft supply to see what I'll be swapping, but I'll definitely be playing along ! I'll be posting the pic I took of "My Favorite Things" before I shipped it out yesterday too ! I had sooo much fun shopping for everything !!
~*Heather*~

jennifersusan said...

I love getting good mail (or as I call it, "real mail"). There's nothing better than a package found at your front door with your name on it!

Amy said...

I am so sorry about you not getting anything from your partner that time. That is really sad that someone would do that. I had a similar experience with my very first swap.

I love to get things in the mail also, so fun!

April said...

There's nothing quite like getting a surprise in the mail...how sweet of your bloggy friend to do that for you!

Craftymoose Crafts said...

That was a wonderful surprise! I always feel all warm & fluffy after reading your blog!

Steph said...

Yay for good mail!!!
And I am getting mine out today. I will shoot you an email when the deed is actually done, but know it's going out today. :)
xo
happy day!

Megan said...

Posts like these make me LOVE that I am a part of blogspot! Seriously, there are SO many good people out there! Yay for good mail!

Grand Pooba said...

Good mail makes me so happy! I voted for the games swap, I love games too!

banananutmeg said...

dude..gourmet mom on the go is like a celebrity! and you got mail from her? Lucky ducky!

Supercool Hotmama said...

It's so great to recieve some LOVE in the mail! I'm definitely going to check out April's swap - fun!

Michelle said...

I love Cranium. And real mail.

Cecily R said...

I big red puffy heart how much you big red puffy heart stuff!

TRULY.

Elle's Mom said...
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Elle's Mom said...

Thank you so much for the warm welcome to SITS. I'm loving your blog!

Megan R. said...

What a great surprise to get! I hope you guys have fun playing the game!

Megan R. said...

What a great surprise to get! I hope you guys have fun playing the game!

Jamie said...

Yeah for good mail! I love me some good mail!

Rachel said...

Found your bloggy and LOOOOOOOOOOVE it!!! What a fun package! I'm sorry you got stiffed on a Christmas exchange, how awful! It's wonderful that you have so many awesome buddies to help you feel better though. :)

sandy said...

There are a lot of good people in blogland!

Megan said...

That's just not right to sign up for something and then not follow through. Such a bummer for those involved. But I'm SO glad that you had a couple people show you the love!! That was really sweet of them!

Juls said...

Cool!! I love that fun stuff! Getting things in the mail, is always so much fun. (As long as it isn't bills of course!) Lucky you!

mommaof4wife2r said...

so pretty...and pink too!!!! fab!

hey head over to my blog today...i'm donating $1 for each comment to neuroblastoma research in honor of tuesday and cora... please!

carma said...

That's the great thing about blogging. So many people to connect with- there is always someone to brighten your day and vice versa. That was so sweet of her to make up for the gift shafter!
Thanks for visiting my blog :-)
carma

Tabitha in Bliss said...

I love getting mail as well, but my heart speeds each time I get to send to someone. I love to know it will make them smile. :)

Dana said...

wow that's soooo great!!! you get some wonderful stuff!! I coulod use a big surprise like that! I never get anything fun - just bills!! lol

What's next said...

that was a sweet suprise for you! I think I enjoy sending a little suprise as much if not more than recieving it!!!

Kelly said...

You've got so many people who care about you. That's always a good feeling.

The Blonde Duck said...

Congrats!!

Fiauna said...

Thanks for commenting on my blog! I glad you got your package. Looks like someone likes you a lot!

Fiauna said...

Thanks for commenting on my blog! I glad you got your package. Looks like someone likes you a lot!

hfl said...

Hey, we just got our internet up again. We are settling in to our new place and have been really busy learning our duties at the office. I'm glad you got your package. We are praying for you guys and love you tons.
mom

Cecilia said...

Good mail always cheer me up! I love it!

How nice of them to send you some love :)

Jen said...

You totally deserve bloggy love! You are the sweetest lady out there! I'm so happy you got such an AWESOME package! YAY! I got my favorite things package today and let me tell you, IT.WAS.AWESOME!! It totally LOVE it! Can't wait to post all about it! Thank you SO much for hosting this! YAY!

Andrea said...

Awww...how sweet! I get jealous of all of this GOOD MAIL stuff, and I know I could/should participate -- but once I start, I'm afraid I couldn't stop!!! And unfortunately my budget doesn't call for that right now...

cjnichols said...

Good Mail rocks! Thanks for sharing! You are so good to grab the camera and take a picture -I on the other hand, get so excited I dig right in!

 
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