2018 PAO Secret Sister Christmas swap - opening day!!

[pamcook]

If Joel’s awake at 3, he’s going to wake me.

[nchoney]

Y'all are cracking me up.... you should just go ahead and open them...

I'm heading off to snuggle with Chevie and Mike... and then fall asleep... hoping we don't get as much rain as they're forecasting... although the forecast is down to 2.5" from the 3.5" they were forecasting earlier... so... fingers crossed!!

I'll look for photos of you all opening things!! LOL

[Monica]

Pam, we'll look for you then!

And Debi... what do you expect from the kid who would sneak down to see what Santa brought?

[paddlegal]

Prepping for our 12:01 am Grand Opening. Bob is making sure the wine is just right too.

[Debbie J]

I want to go to Farley’s house!

[paddlegal]

I want to go to Farley’s house!

I want you to come to my house too!

[Monica]

Okay, I confess I'm actually drinking tea...

[nchoney]

Oh my goodness!! Farley has me all set to do alcohol inking and lifting!! She got me Yupo paper and metal mixatives and lift ink and an applicator and two terrific stencils from Kite... a company I haven't heard of. And... she made me a sticky notepad holder from the Graphic 45 seashore printed paper.... perfect!!! And my gifts were in handmade boxes, too!! And, now, I'm enjoying some amazing peppermint tea she sent. Super yummy!!!

Farley... you are a super Secret Santa!!

Mike took photos while I was opening... I've got to download them to the computer and then I'll post!!

[nchoney]

Pictures!!

[nchoney]

The tea is super yummy!!!

[pamcook]

How beautiful!

[paddlegal]

Debi, I love how your tea cup goes with the boxes and note book. Happy you are enjoying the mint tea. I have repurposed those tea tins for my assorted markers, pens and pencils.



Just in case those smarter people who slept through the night missed our midnight opening (or in crazy Pam’s case 3am!) I wanted to repost (plus a few new photos) the AMAZING gifts from my SS PamC. Once family get together of this weekend is past I will be diving into all my lovely, crafty gifts with glee. Pam again, thank you for your incredible thoughtfulness and brilliant selections for this card maker.

Photo #1 Pam’s incredible, fun gifts. Photo #2 the pour of Costa Rica Tarrazu...OUTSTANDING! And apparently high-octane too...much needed for today. Photo #3 enjoying it in latte form with a cranberry/pistachio chocolate dipped biscotti that was part of my Bunco group’s cookie exchange Christmas party. Between it and the Tarrazu I will be set for all I have to do today! Perfect pairing.

[Monica]

Our Secret Santas did a fabulous job this year! And Farley... if I was close I'd be dropping by for a biscotti and some of that coffee!

[nchoney]

I'll definitely be re-using the tin!!

That cup I was using has been with me since my college days. Went on a shopping trip with some friends one time and it just called out to me. Now it's a special cup.