Thursday, December 18, 2008

I Can't Wait Until Christmas!

In my club there are nine of us including me! We pull names at the beginning of the year for the Secret Pal thingy. We celebrate each members birthday and the Secret Pal gift is to be the largest gift and the other members give a small token gift. At the end of the year when we have our annual Christmas party, it's revealed who who your secret pal is and we all receive a gift from our Secret Pals, and from each of the other members. . This is the gift I received from my Secret Pal, Sherry, a 50.00 Visa debit card. Wow! I bought a lot of small things that I wanted.

This gift I received from Marie, you can see how large it is in relation to what's in the background of the picture. I may use it in my kitchen and put the picture in my kitchen back in the foyer.

This gift was from Edna, a throw, a mug, and tea.

It's already waiting for a cool evening of TV watching with hot tea and ginger snaps.

This covered dish from Thelma, I really love this and will be using it for my club meetings and or Whatever!

It has two compartments

and fits into a little stand, the picture on the box had spaghetti sauce in one side and noodles in the other

Mary gave me these hi-ball glasses I already have six and now I have four more. I like them!

Mattie gave me this egg dish, I like it too!

Mrs. Jones gave me this vase it has three bulbs of Paperwhite Zlva, it has instructions of how to prepare and it's says its guaranteed to bloom. Mrs. Jones knows that I love flowers.

So this is what they'll look like. Last but not least, I got a card with ten dollars from Carrie, she and Sherry had not arrived yet in the pictures that I took, and I forgot to take get pictures of them after they arrived. So there you have it, I think they all were great gifts, it's a shame I couldn't wait until Christmas to open them, each year I say that I will, but never do. Oh Well. Deb

24 comments:

Raxx - A day in the life said...

Those are some lovey gifts Deb, tsk, tsk, noooo patience! LOL!! I would not have waited either!

squawmama said...

Wow Deb.... Those are some great gifts... I like the Secret Santa thingy... How fun is that... But really Christmas is only a week away... you anxious little one... LOL LOL Have a great day...

(((HUGS)))
Donna

Yankee Ridge Primitives said...

WOW, you lucky girl. Those are awesome gifts - SO heartfelt!!!

Missy Wertz said...

Wonderful gifts! What a fun day you had!

PAT said...

What beautiful gifts, Deb. I love the Secret Santa idea.

I also enjoyed Brenda's Santa Swap, this year. Lots of fun!

Anonymous said...

Morning, Deb! Wow, I wanna be in your club! what marvelous things you've received! Have a wonderful day!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Twice as Nice said...

No the concert did not get canceled. It was going to take about 3 times a long to get there they were saying on the radio and we just decided it wasn't worth it. Hey I WANT that dish Thelma gave you. I just LOVE it. Who makes it? What fun you girls must have!! Happy Holidays.

Sharon S said...

Hi there-what lovely items and fit perfectly into your goregeous home! thanks for the well wishes too!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM Deb...what wonderful gifts you got girl and its sound like a day of fun also..thanks for sharing them..hugs and smiles Gloria

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Wonderful gifts! Christmas came early to your house! I have to give any gifts that arrive to my daughter to hide so I don't open them....lol

Kathi said...

Deb, Your home is so lovely. I have enjoyed looking at your posts. Your table is fabulous, your party looks so fun, and your decorations are wonderful. Thanks for stopping by. Kathi

Lisa (aka) French said...

Wow you made out like a bandit! Good job! French;)

Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...

Deb, You have some wonderful friends. I love all of your gifts. They are beautiful. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Terrie

Anonymous said...

Hi Deb, this is my first time to visit you and I am having a ball going through your posts and looking at your decorations. I love your dining room light. COme visit me when you get a chance. I love meeting new friends.

Hugs,
Chris

nikkicrumpet said...

You got some great stuff...loved the picture frame thing...very cute! But you really should have waited for Christmas!!!

Kindra-At Home With K said...

Great gifts Deb! Your girl club sounds like a great time to me! I really like the picture frame!

Bo said...

Hi Deb...girl, you did GOOD! Your club sounds like I'd love to be a member, but I live too far from you girls...but if you'd like...
tell them to send me some great gifts like yours anyway...LOL
Thank you for being my friend and Merry Christmas! ♥ Bo

Rue said...

Hi Deb :)

What sweet and generous friends! You're so bad for not waiting LOL

Great party y'all had and the food looked yummy :)

Merry Christmas hugs,
rue

Life on the Edge said...

Wow, you sure received a lot of wonderful gifts! Your club sounds like so much fun filled with wonderful, caring friends.

Thank you so much for all your concern, well wishes and prayers!

Kady

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

I wanna join your club! What great gifts your club members share. laurie

nikkicrumpet said...

Hey Deb...you might want to stop by my new post...I'm just sayin....

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM Deb...congrats to you girl seen you won Nikki give away...Wow just what you need more gifts..thanks for coming by Deb..I alway love seeing your name come up..and reading your kindness..hope you have a great day...hugs and smiles Gloria

Missy Wertz said...

congrats on winning Nikki's giveaway!!! I can't wait to see what you won. That will be fun!

Raxx - A day in the life said...

Deb I swung by to say congrats for your winnings over at Nikki's!