On Monday when I went to dinner with Alanna, she forgot my gift. So she brought it to me today. She made me a mini scrapbook. I love it! It is so sweet. Those of you who know me, know that I love to scrapbook, but I am typically making scrapbooks of my children. It is so nice to have something for myself :)
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| The Cover |
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| Alanna & I at a Third Day concert in 2004 |
She also made me a bow holder after reading my blog about needing another one. I absolutely love it! I was really wanting to get one that was this style. I put a few bows on there so you could get the idea. She is very crafty and can make almost anything. I keep telling her to make a business out of it. Maybe one day I can talk her into it...(wink, wink)
Just a side note, I got her a tile frame that has a cute saying about friendship. I told her to pretend that I made it. Ha ha.
Another gift I got for my birthday, was a gift card to Amazon from Candra. I LOVE shopping at Amazon so this was the perfect gift. As I mentioned in my previous posts, I take a long time to decide what I would like to get. I have to look around at all of the items (either in the store or online). I always read product reviews and try to make an "educated" decision. So, I just ordered the items with my gift card and most of them arrived today. This is what I got:
A cover for my laptop that I have been needing for a LONG time to protect it from little hands.
A protector for my keypad to protect it from spills that little hands make.
Also, I have heard so much stuff over the years from Candra and friends about how awesome Rainbow Sandals are. I decided that I need to finally give them a try. They are supposed to conform to your feet over time and then become your favorite pair of sandals that will last forever. Sounds good to me!
This has been a wonderful birthday!
In other news, I have been walking on my treadmill several days a week and dropped a few pounds. Hurray! I am doing pretty good about entering all of the foods I have eaten into the Livestrong app. I am happy to see that all of my efforts are paying off!
Tomorrow starts the first day of Homeschool Soccer for the older 3 kids. They are beyond excited! They got all of their gear together tonight. I have a feeling when I wake up in the morning, I will find them in their shin guards and cleats ready to go. I am looking forward to watching them play! I plan on bringing the camera, so hopefully I can get some pictures of them. It might be kinda interesting since they will all be playing at the same time, but I have to stay with Grant. I shall do my best.
Alanna, you totally out did me. Those gifts are off the chain. Enjoy your rainbows. Yay for treadmilling it.
ReplyDeleteAlanna, What can I say? You always make the most thoughtful gifts! I know Sarah will always treasure the scrapbook. Perfect gift to commemorate your friendship. Candra, I know she loved your gift too. Thanks for being such wonderful best friends to my daughter! I love you girls!!! X0X0
ReplyDeleteNo way Candra- didnt "out do" you, just did something different. Crafts are my hobby so I might as well be making something for someone! Sounds like she racked up w/your gift!! Yay for Sarah!! Ive never heard of those sandals but I intend to get some since flip flops are one of my favorite things ever.
ReplyDeleteSarah, Im so glad the bow holder worked- since it was my 1st time making one! Ill have to make Caitlin one- she keeps talking about it.
Yay for losing a few lbs this week ( I did too!) and good luck w/soccer tomorrow! I bet they are sooo excited!
btw... I have my friendship tile up on the shelf in my living room- and im pretending you made it as we speak! =)
ReplyDeleteThank you again-it looks really cute sitting up there!
and i LOVE the air fresheners for my car!! I will be buying more of those when the smell eventually fades from mine!!