Thank you so much!!!!!

I just wanted to say thank you to our secret pal. I am sorry that I haven't posted, but I did recieve my secret pal gift this month. Our internet service has been giving us so many problems lately. We have satellite service and when the wind blows it goes down.

We love the gifts for our little one, the slippers are so cute. Thank you so much!!!!

Sandi & Jerry Maxwell

Thank You

To My Secret Pal,

Thanks you so very much for the wonderful outfit and cutlery set! Absolutely wonderful and a great surprise! I was so excited! Probably the first real excitment (regarding the adoption)since my LID!

I wanted to resend my address, since there was a mistake and I would hate for my SP gifts to get returned!

Address:

ME Winkler
3344 Sand Flower Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Thanks again !

With much appreciation, The Winkler Girls

To My WONDERFUL Secret Pal,

Dearest Secret Pal,

This past week has been so very hectic that I was unable to post until tonight. As you know, we live in Key West, FL and if KW is famous for one thing, it is Fantasy Fest. We are so wore out from Fantasy Fest parades, marches, races, etc., that every night I have been crashing in front of the TV. Anyhoo, I wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for the wonderful goodies we received in the mail last week. The "King of the Grill" apron was a big hit with David. Everything else was wonderful too. The little Halloween pin you sent me went perfect with my costume and I wore it for the Fantasy Fest activities. The Halloween decoration was great and goes perfect on our door. Olivia's "My First Halloween" bib is TOO precious. I can't wait to see her in it. Also, the Disney pillow is fabulous. I love the Aristocats (as if you can't tell from all of my cats!!). The baby socks were great too as I had not yet purchased a single pair of socks - yours are the first!!!

You are a great secret pal. I so look forward to receiving and opening your packages. Sometime in the next few days, I will post the pictures of the gifts you sent me along with a post on my adoption website for all my friends and family to see. Please check it out at www.youbelong.net/monroe in the next few days.

You are GREAT Secret Pal !!! You are the BEST !!

Sheryl and David in Key West, FL
LID 3.20.07 for Olivia Maelee Rose

Thank you from Laura and Jordan Harris

Thank you Secret Pal!  Jordan and I were so excited today to receive your package. The bibs and t-shirts are awesome (I can't wait until someone calls me "mommy") and the halloween hat, shirt, and socks are TOO adorable. We also LOVE the book you sent as well. Two of our three furry children are kitties so the book really tickled us! Thank you for such a wonderful package. We were thrilled to receive it! Happy Fall! 

Thank you from The Beckering Tribe

A big thank you to our Secret Pal. What fun Halloween goodies! Socks, bib, cookie cutters, photo holder, the most adorable lady bug sandels EVER and even some hot cocoa and bubble bath for me! Wow.......thank you soooooo much!

Fondly,

Stefanie Beckering

Thank you Secret Pal

It was so great to come home Friday to a lovely decorated box on my doorstep. I had a long week so the timing was perfect. I loved everything. The sweatshirt is adorable and I love the books. My son was most excited about the cookies. I hope to use the cookie cutters this week.

By the way my husband is from Seattle so coffee is big at our house too. Even my son developed a love of cappuccino when he visited his grandpa this spring. The granola bars disappeared before I could even try one. I'm told they were quite good.

Thanks so much for everything.

Bill and Lisa Shoemaker

Thanks Secret Pal!

Thank you so much for the Halloween treats! The PJs are adorable as is the witch pony tail holder! Emily loved her treat bag, especially the lip balm. This is the first year Emily understands the holidays, so it was really fun for her to open the box with me and see all of the Halloween goodies.

Yes, we hope to be trick or treating with Emily and her sibling soon! Thanks for making the wait a little more endurable!

Kristen Thomas

Fall Fun!

Thank you Secret pal for all the Halloween treasures! The t-shirts, socks and all the little hats are too cute. I bought many seasonal bibs for our daughter Kristen, so the pumpkin bib is our first for our new little someone! The little rattle to attach to stroller/car seat will get much use. Two years later, Kristen still has one attached to her stroller.

Thank you for all the thoughtful gifts!
Karen-Maria

Secret Pal Fall Fun

Dear Secret Pal,
Thank you for the fall goodies...the pumpkin t-shirt and socks are so cute!!! I want to just run out and find a baby to dress up!

Sofia loves the mini-markers and drawing pad. The small size is perfect for her little hands. She thinks the stuffed pony looks just like the one she rode last night at the carnival.

Thanks, too, for the pumpkin spice lotions and potions....lip balm, lotions, spray....yummy!

Happy Halloween!
Mary

Thank You Secret Pal!

Thank You Secret Pal for the super soft baby blanket, the darling board book, and the cute bib! It has been fun looking forward to our little packages. Its hard to believe we have already made it through 6 months. Thanks to your gifts it makes it quite a bit easier to wait each month.

We will try to post quickly when we receive our precious package each month!

Keith and Jenny Dalton

Where in Bath Heaven !!

Thank you so much Secret Pal we got your package yesterday and I just LOVE the bath toys. I wanted to just put everything straight in the bath all ready for them but we thought we might just wiat a litte while before we do that. The ladybug brush and comb were just presious and I love all the bright colours and the bath garden, watering can, squity toys, bath storage net with the adorable lady bugs. Everything is just so wonderful. Thanks so much for making our day:)

Andrew and Melissa MacPherson

Thanks Secret Pal

Secret Pal you are so thoughtful! Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts that you sent. They are so adorable!!! The cookie cutters, bib, rattle and photo book and pen are great and will be put to good use! Can't wait until we finally have pictures with the little one to add to the book..

Kim & Jeff Lemmermann

Thanks Secret Pal

Thank you so much to our secret pal, you're the best.

The girls love the hello kitty trick or treat bags. I love the cutest, cutest, cutest halloween baby clothes. I want to use then NOW!!! Why do I have to wait!!!

The Pecoraro Clan in Colorado
Richard, Gail, Alyssa, Mikaela, and baby . . .

To Our Wonderful Secret Pal

Just wanted to say THANK YOU to our Secret Pal. We received the package on Tuesday, 10/23/07, what a great surprise to come home to. We love the book "Clifford's First Halloween". We adore the socks, notepad, card, hot cocoa, and door decoration. Our newphews are going to enjoy the candy. Thank you again.

Maria & Michael

Hershey, PA

Overdue Thank You

To my wonderful secret pals, thank you for the great gifts. The books are darling and I love the bath confetti, so fun! I hear all the time about squeaky shoes from families who have already traveled to China but I now have squeaky mittens! How 'bout that? I never knew they existed. They are adorable thank you.

Karin & Steven

Thank you Secret Pal!

Thank you so much Secret Pal for the wonderful gifts! The T-shirt was so cute! I love the saying "Lock up your sons". The color is beautiful. The 3 Disney Fairies books are just great and I am sure Gabby will want to read them also. I love the handmade card with all the ladybugs. Your theme was very special and wonderful. We tend to down play Halloween around here anyway. It's not my favorite holiday. Now Christmas on the other hand we love!

Your Packages always brighten up my day! It is like receiving a ray of sunshine (I needed it today as it is gloomy and rainy).It is so nice to be thought of. I look forward to the next surprise and can't wait to see who you are at the end of 1 year.

Hugs,
Jody

Thanks Secret Pal!!

We got a special Halloween treat from our Secret Pal. Thank you for remembering Natalie! She loves the bear. The orange pumpkin candies are almost gone too. Love the little photo album for Sophie. You are the best Secret Pal. Happy Halloween to you!

Jennifer & Phil Rogers

I have the best pal!!!

Dear secret pal,

You are the greatest! This morning my good friend called, she was shocked when she got a box in the mail out of the blue! She had no idea that I had requested my secret pal send her my box this month. It made her day! The kids loved the books- especially the Tonka one. Benjamin was so excited she said. The treats were great too! Thanks for doing this for her, it made my "gift" so special this month to surprise her from you! (I got my little box yesterday with the treats and the book, how sweet of you to think of me too this month. The Halloween Oreos are very popular!!!)

You are such a blessing!
Gayly for our crew

To Lisa and Len Vraniak's secret pal

So sorry I forgot to answer your question about blogs/websites. No, we don't have one yet. We figure we'll start one when the time to travel gets closer. In the meantime, in case you are curious, here's a picture of us last year in Greece. Can't wait until our year is up and I can find out who you are!

Cheers,
Lisa and Len

Ladybug Sighting!

A big thank you to my great Secret Pal for this cute costume and Halloween sticker book! I hope to be taking a photo of this costume again next October with my little girl smiling back at me from under her floppy, fuzzy antennae. I just realized that I forgot to include the wonderful homemade Halloween card in the above picture, darn it. I loved it, and appreciate the time you take to make your own cards - they are extra special. No tricks here, this was all a treat to find on my porch. Those Priority Mail boxes make my day, thanks again.

With Gratitude,

Terri

Thank you Secret Pal!!

Thank you so very much for our gift!! It's one of the first gifts that we have received with actual baby-related things! When I opened the bibs, I almost started to cry...:)

Thank you again! And as far as your message...until we get closer to referral, I say whatever you have up your sleeve...have at it!! The only thing I have to mention is nothing that contains cinnamon oil please. My husband is allergic to it!

Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us!!

Brandie

Charity got the pumpkins!!!!

First I have to apologize for taking so long. I had to go to Nashville for a conference & somewhere time got away from me. (I was able to post pictures to our blog if you want to check it out.) I LOVE the pumpkin candy basket. Seeing Hannah Grace's name makes it feel sooo real. I started tearing up when I saw it. All the boys were worried about me (they are starting to get used to my emotional outbursts!) I am so thankful you added the real pumpkins to the mix. We are in a drought here. It's been so bad, we haven't even bothered to go to the patch this year. The pumpkin theme is perfect. I love your thoughtfulness & encouragement. This has really been an excellent way to pass the time. Looking forward to next month.
-Charity

Boo's your Daddy!

What a nice way to start a Saturday! Len and I were sitting on our front steps chatting with our neighbors and enjoying some green tea when the post-lady shows up with your gift. So of course we opened it right away! How much fun are these gifts??! Our neighbors were very impressed and thought it was such a nice way to pass the time. I can't wait to read the book to her and put her in cute little outfits--you are too generous and a great gift-giver! We are gearing up for Halloween--our neighborhood is crazy about it and we usually give away candy for about 3-4 hours. It turns into a roaming street party after a bit so when you run out of candy at your house you pack up and go to your neighbors where we all end up having a few drinks and some snax until the last goblin is tucked in.
Thank you again and Happy Halloween!
Lisa Vraniak
DH Len

Thank You Secret Pal!

Secret Pal,
Thanks for the great orange and black goodies! We can't wait to use them with our new baby. It was SOOO thoughtful of you to remember Martina's birthday. She was incredibly excited to get a package wrapped especially for her. She loves the pony! We were sent a $3 off coupon from Geoffrey Giraffe at Toys R Us to use for her birthday. We went to use it today, and she just had to get little baby ponies to go with her new pony!
Thanks again!
--Amy and Martina

my secret pal did it again!

I got home from work this evening just as the post came - as usual my secret pal is so creative & wonderful; all the items were individually wrapped & bowed; how did u know I love Beatrix Portter & all the Melissa & Doug items...I assume the kissable candy if 4 me & I've already broken into them - I think I may know who u are - will email u later. You are such a sweetie! Thanx bunches

Thank you

Thank you Secret Pal....

I LOVE my gifts ....

RUBBER DUCKY'S are my FAVORITE!!!

(Have a WONDERFUL Day)

Kim B -

(LID 4/28/07)

Dear: Secret Pal!!!

Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts. I had to swiftly put everything away or Pingping thinks she will have the gifts. I apologize for the belated Thank you.

Since Pingping started kindergarten, I just can't get computer time anymore. It amazes me how much homework kindergarten have to do.

I will try my best to post pics.

Thank you and Happy Halloween,
Julie We

Thanks Secret Pal

Well, I was hoping to post a picture but blogger is having some type of problem tonight and it won't allow me add it. Our secret pal sent the cutest little sign that says "hugs & kisses," a very adorable stuffed bear and some really cool vintage luggage tags for our trip. Thanks so much secret pal... you're the best.

I'm sorry this was posted late. We got the package right before we went on vacation and I didn't get a chance to post prior to getting home on Sunday. We appreciate you!

Phil & Jennifer Rogers

Also... I posted our thank you for August on the yahoogroup because this hadn't started yet. Thank you so much!!!

Sorry

I forgot to sign the last blog. Sorry.
Shannon and Doug white

Thank You, Secret Pal

To Our Secret Pal,

Happy Fall! We LOVE the yellow duck outfit(costume)! Do they make those in adult sizes? It looks so warm and cozy. And you can never go wrong with Pez. Classic. Thank you for the gifts. They are great. And No, I like the fun stuff. You can leave practical to us and the baby shower. This should be fun and stress free. As for your question about Disney, we go every year in January or February. My sister has the Vacation Club so we usually go with them and their kids. Sometimes one of my other siblings and their kids will go. Out of six of us, I am the only one without children so I cannot wait to bring our daughter with us. I have the benefit of experience, though. I know exactly how to navigate a trip to Disney with infants, toddlers, adolescents and teenagers. ( I do not recommend infants and would think seriously about toddlers).
One thing I have to find out about my secret pal is the holidays they celebrate. So if it makes it any easier for you, we do celebrate Christmas and Santa Claus, Easter and the Easter Bunny. We love holidays.
Thanks again for the great gifts. Have a great month and Happy Halloween.

You made my Day!

I love the little ladybug ball! ~ Jana

A belated Thank you for September!

To my lovely Sectret Pal,

Thank you very much for the lovely T shirt and matching pants - they are just adorable (if only I could be dressing my new little girl in them already!) My apologies for being so long in posting - our family just had almost 3 weeks of holidays in New Zealand. So I didn't recieve my parcel until all our 'held' mail arrived from the post office a couple of days ago.

Thank you again for being so thoughtful, Jannett Nelson

Happy Halloween Secret Pal!

Thank you so much for all the Halloween goodies. I just love seeing the treats every month come in the mail. The picture frame is absolutely adorable, I may have to put a picture of our dogs dressed in their Halloween costumes in there until our Little Miss comes home. The headband and slippers were so cute. The book is such a sweet story. I love those kinds of books for little ones and I am sure she will love playing with the magna doodle toy. Jim loves to draw and can’t wait to draw little pictures for her. Thanks again, I think I have the best secret pal ever.

Cora

Thank you Secret Pal!

I received my Sept gift to today! WOOHOO! And don't worry about it being late.. just made it more suspenseful!! LOL

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Discovery Ladybug!! It is absolutley adorable! Both hubby and I were playing with all the different features.. going "OH OH the head squeaks!!" LOL Way too cute!

And I LOVE the "Raven" magnets.. that is just perfect! They are on the fridge now! I was just in a Hallmark store the other day talking to someone about how I'll never find any of those little name plates or little magnet or keychain things that they sell with the names on it. There will never be a Raven.. lol never thought about actually using individual letters! Very cute!

Thank you!!

Chris & Freddy

Thanks Secret Pal!

A big thank you to Kristen Thomas' Secret Pal! I couldn't wait to get the adorable white bow on Emily, but she wanted nothing to do w it--she hates anything on her head. Guess we'll have to save that for her Mei Mei. The "Sisters" book is wonderful--so appropriate. And we love the "cheater" chopsticks! We were just trying to show Emily this past weekend how to use chopsticks (the hard way).

We can always look forward going to our mailbox at least once a month. Thanks a bunch!

Kristen

Thank You from the Seabolts!!

When I arrived home from work today I found a package in our mailbox. I was so excited to receive our package from our Secret Pal and to be the first one to open it. Last month my dh beat me home and opened it w/o me. When I opened the package there was a set of disposable spoons, a very cute bib and the most PRECIOUS T-Shirt for little Matelin... I LOVE IT!!! It put a huge smile on my face and just made my day... Here are the pics...




The t-shirt says "Royal Highness, The Queen but you can call me Sweet Heart" - I just LOVE IT!!

Thank you so much SP - you are the best!!!

Thanks for the great package!!!

We got a great package in the mail today from our secret pal!
It had all sort of fun things... the kids love the fruit snacks! Thanks again for more of these! The little books and items for our new little guy to come, especially love the long sleeve shirt (says, "My Sister Did It!) Thanks for Eli's birthday shirt as well, he put it on to wear! The quilting pencils will get put to good use too and all the other goodies!
Thanks again! you made our day!
Blessings,
Gayly C and family