Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Oh-ho, the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin'!

Whenever I get a package in the mail, this post title is the song that starts running through my mind. I blame this on my parents who only allowed us to watch musicals and documentaries on Sunday afternoons. Haven't you ever seen the Music Man?

Anyway, about a month ago one of my great friends Darci came up with a fabulous idea. It was called a Favorite Things Swap! (Is a certain song from the Sound of Music now ringing in your ears?) The idea was similar to a chain letter, but way more fun. Basically I stuffed a package with 5 of my favorite things (one of them being homemade) and mailed it off to a gal in Utah. Then, a few days later, a package came for me from Nebraska! It was from Darci's big sis Alison, and it was stuffed with 5 of her favorite things. And, lucky for me, she has great taste! :)

As I excitedly opened my gift, I discovered cute handmade greeting cards, tasty cinnamon bears (which Jason opened immediately), a beautiful homemade pendant necklace, a "keeping it together book (which I can definitely use), and a cool Camel waterbottle - perfect for all this marathon preparation! Thanks Alison! What a great idea!



6 comments:

Joanne said...

Looks like we all got a kick out of the Favorite Things swap. I still have some chocolate left...but not for long. I loved reading your blog.

The Haley Family said...

YEAH!!! I am so sorry I forgot to send a note on WHY those items are my favorite things. But...they are and I am so glad you like them! I LOVE that water bottle!!! Enjoy and make sure Jason shares those bears with you!

Alea said...

Fun! I want to play!!

The Siple Family said...

That water bottle is my favorite also!

Coleman Family said...

What a great idea! You sure scored! Those cinnamon bears look so yum!!!

Darci said...

Alison does have great taste doesn't she. I love the stuff she sent. Thanks for playing, Wen. Let's get together soon.