Christmas Goodies in the Mail

Hi, just a quick post to show off some goodies I received this week.  My first was a Secret Santa Stocking swap, hosted by Prim Pals. My secret Santa was Jessica from Blessings in the Country.  We were to fill a stocking with goodies, the stocking was made by another member, Kookie.  Well, let me tell you, Jessica did more than fill a stocking, she filled a box.

 lots of Chocolate, tags, ornies, notepad, tarts, etc.

Thank you, Jessica, you are an awesome secret Santa! (Note the stocking, that we were to fill.)

And then a good friend, Tina sent me a little surprise, a yummy smelling tart and a Hot Buttered Maple Grits and Honey candle, cute little reindeer holder and more candy!  Thank you, Tina.

 Every year, we sponsor a Senior Reading Tree at the library where I work.  People select tags and provide gifts for local nursing home seniors (books,  dvd's, games, etc).  Well, our little helper L.C. (Library Cat) decided he needed to help or maybe he wasn't getting enough attention....  He's our baby.

This a group shot of the staff who worked on the Senior Tree this year, we were able to provide gifts for over 70 seniors this year.

 Finally, I got to make a new doll pattern, this is a Raggedy Smiles pattern.  I used wool yarn for her hair, I love the look of it.  There is a lady that sells it close by, so very easy to get.  I need to add a little something for her to hold and add some shoelaces.  I found the rick rack trim at Michaels for $.99 a roll.

 And finally, my boy graduates from the EMT class on Friday.  He still has to take the National Exam after our trip, but so far, his grades have been great.  He then takes Fire II next year and then onto Paramedic.  Thank goodness we have the Florida Prepaid Tuition!  David is the second one from the left on the top row.

Hope everyone has a great week!  Cyndy