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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

My Secret Santa Box!

My box of goodies from a Secret Santa arrived! Suzanne Melkoski * ,( Colorado Lady) hosted and coordinated this blogging event and I thought it sounded like fun.She assigned each of us a fellow blogger to send a package to. We were not to reveal who we were, the package is from a SECRET Santa. Since I did not know the lady to receive a package from me I had to read over her blog to figure out what she might like, and this was fun. Kind of like being a detective, a mystery. Suzanne also e-mailed each of us a list of likes from the person we were to gift.That helped a lot.I hope the lady who received my package was as pleased with hers as I am with mine ~ Blizzard my cat made sure he was comfortable under the wrapping paper he shredded as he watched me unwrap and ooh & ahh over my goodies. LinkLook at how clever my Secret Santa is. The gifts came wrapped and numbered, each with its own note. "It's all about the Christmas cheer. This little box that we have here. I hope you do enjoy the gifts, Ive sent you for your spirit to lift." ~The gifts did indeed lift my spirit! "I know you like a cup of tea, or tea for two as the case may be. The cups are pretty, vintage too, This first little gift from me to you." Oh the teacups are exquisite. I will do a Teatime Tuesday post very soon featuring these precious teacups made in Occupied Japan, yes, they are vintage! "And what is tea without a treat, some Finnish bread for you to eat. My Grandma's recipe, I did bake. Called "pulla", sort of tastes like cake." ~ My Secret Santa BAKED bread for me !Isn't it beautiful bread? It smells so yummy , perfect for breakfast this morning. "And then of course, what good is tea without a bit of sweet you see. Some M & M's , the almond kind I heard that you had these in mind." ~Oh yes, I did, I did! I ate most of these right away too. "And if you're hungry after that, Then take your coat, take your hat, And off to eat egg rolls and test your Chinese at the Panda Express." ~ I will, very soon!
"And finally, when all is done, And gifts you've opened , one by one. You can place this last one by your tree. The real reason for Christmas, for all to see."
"And when they saw the star they rejoiced exceedingly with joy," Matthew 2:10
Thank-you my Secret Santa. You are so creative and thoughtful. I love all the gifts you packed into this box that came all the way from Romeoville, Illinois. Merry Christmas to you and yours as we Rejoice exceedingly this season and all through the year because God chose to send His Son to save us from our sin and bestow on all who believe in Him eternal life. "...for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very nice gifts!

Blessings,

Amy

Southern Comfort said...

I am glad someone blessed you with these nice gifts. I think you were very honored by this "stranger", and I know you continued the trend with the gifts you sent another blogger. What a wonderful Christmas activity! Merry Christmas!

Coloradolady said...

Very clever of your SSS!!! I love everything you received, such wonderful gifts!! Merry Christmas!!

c. Joy said...

Wow! Your SSS is a clever person. Cute package - cute post. Merry Christmas!

LV said...

What a great variety of goodies. Your Santa did a great job.

Timi said...

Wonderful presents!!!
I like making "pulla", because it's a tradition bread here, too :o)!

PeregrineBlue said...

i love the photo of blizzard under the wrapping paper.....and what a perfectly picked gift for you from illinois.

Connie said...

Lovely gifts! I think your Secret Santa did an excellent job figuring out what you would like. I especially like that final item. What a fun thing to do. :)

Vickie said...

Aw, Kathy, such sweet gifts! She "read" you pretty well, don't you think??? How fun! Merry Christmas, my friend, to you and yours! May the Lord bless you all and keep you!

Pondside said...

What a fun activity that must have been. Your Secret Santa certainly paid attention and did a little sleuthing about your likes too, didn't she?!

Paula said...

Oh, how exciting, Kathy! I'll bet it was like Christmas morning opening up the box.

Anonymous said...

I love your gifts.

I know you are very busy but I just wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. Your friendship through blogging is a blessing to me. May God bless.

Dolores said...

It looks like she researched your likes...and made great choices for you. The tea cup is so pretty and the bread looks delicious....
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family my sweet friend,

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Your Secret Santa went all out and your gifts are very special. The dainty tea cups are beautiful.

What a wonderful idea.

Kathy M.