Thank you LESA!!!!

AWWWW! I was so sad when I seen that written on the box..." Final trip to Debz" I can't believe 6 months has passed. You certainly have helped ease the pain of this long wait. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I received these packages a few days before Christmas and patiently tucked them under the tree to be opened on Christmas morning.
What wonderful surprises. Thank you Lesa for being my secret pal! I actually figured you out last month with the Texas cookie cutter. Not sure if you seen that post on my blog or not.
Thank you for the book, I didn't have that one. I love the ladybug tote! ( I think It's going to be my new purse for a bit ;O) Yummy mints! Great little snack cups, they will be perfect for Church! Love the Mary Englebriet stuff!! I love her everything. The bib is adorable! The mini groovy girls figurine is sweet. Last but not least is the beautiful Panda baby....I couldn't believe how real it looks! It WILL be something to cuddle with during the long wait, and I don't blame you for ordering a couple for the girls. I was sitting on the floor yesterday and looked threw the tree beside an ornament that says Faith and I could see the dolls face which was sitting on the bay window....it really blessed me to see it there. Shane held it like a real baby and walked into the kitchen when his mom and dad arrived and his mom near hit the roof! You should have seen the look on her face! It was priceless....goes to show ya how real it looks!
Thank you for the Christmas card with the picture of Wendy in it. She is absolutely beautiful. I didn't know that you had two other daughters also! We will have to stay in touch for sure. Thanks once again for making this wait bearable.
Hugz to you all.
Debz

Thank you Anik!!

What a wonderful Pal you have been!! Our family has enjoyed each and every package. Not to mention our dear Postman! He didn't know what the S.P. stood for until I explained our adoption and that we were doing the exchange to pass the time.
Evey time the older guy would come with your package he would say "I know what this is!". It actually made me more excited myself, and I already was excited enough.

Wendy cried when we made her wait until daddy got home. It was worth it though.

We had our air mattress out and all of the girls got down on it to open ours up. Dad took the photos. Not a one of us had makeup on and weren't prepared for the photo session. Mike also ate his gift before I could get his photo. He did share with Wendy.

The drum is something I have looked at each time I'm at Target, but is also something I have put back and have said Later maybe. So, that was a real treat to get, and if I knowing how Wendy was as a baby I know Mylie will be very happy with it.

Wendy, being a real jokester, pulled hers out and with out really looking at it said "All I got was UNDER WEAR!".....we about died!!!! She has been watching Polar Express and one of the children comes up with that. Once she found out it was an apron and chef hat she was very excited. Lacy told her she could wear them while we bake today.....that made her even more excited.
I'll post one of her in her own kitchen.

Lacy and Holly truly appreciated the lotion, lip balm, and nail file. They have actually been using my lotion...now they have their own.

Mike just loves Maple Syrup as do we all, but he really does!! We will think of you on Christmas morning as we have it with breakfest.

I above everyone am very grateful for such a wonderful pal. You have helped me get through some pretty stressful moments. I just love my Crystal Ladybug!!! I will always think of you every time I look at it. I haven't seen one like this at all. It is very unique.

Now, believe me when I say I didn't have a clue it was you. You know there are several from Canada. Of course we knew you were from Canada....could help it, but never put two and two together.

Please stay in touch. I know we would love to come and visit you someday. Who knows we may meet in China. One never knows how things will go in the future, and our times may over lap there.

We are planning a move and once we are settled I will send you our new address privately along with our phone #. My husband is getting a promotion in position and we are looking forward to our move. There will be plenty of time to get settled at this rate before we travel for Mylie.


Love and Hugs,
Your pal and friend,
Lesa and family

Thanks SP from Deb Howatt Gallant

I just had to do a before picture of these gifts because I loved the ladybug wrapping paper! I very skillfully removed the paper cause I wanted to recycle it! My niece loves ladybugs too and I thought I'd wrap something in it just for fun. See the note on the bottom left? It says "Just a little hint to let you know where I'm from".

I was so excited to see the gymboree box! I love their stuff! The little note pad went straight to work helping me organize my Christmas shopping. Darling wash cloth! The frame is sweet it says family on it, and a little ladybug card holder that you can paint. There is also a little travel pack with baby care items in it which will come in handy for travel. Last but not least is the hint on where my secret pal is from and to tell you the truth the shape didn't give it away but the "Lone Star" in the middle did! Hello Texas! Thank you once again secret pal you made my day.