Gwynne,
I agree. I think if Joysee was able, she would have finished up. I'm sure her intentions were good, but it's time to stop wondering. I hope she's okay! Maybe she can use whatever she had done for another swap when she's feeling better!
Gosh, lots to stay on top of as the hostess, huh??? You've done awesome!!!
Hugs,
teri

Gwynne, thanks for the extension. New flooring is being delivered today and will be installed on Thursday. Now I have to REPACK my craft room. At least I now have a few extra days to tweak my projects.

You've done a great job hosting this swap and I'm sorry to hear about Joysee's health, but it is what it is and you've done all you can.

Peachy- I think you may have an engineer on your hands! I am of no help because it's been so long since mine were that little. Any suggestion for teen/tween girls?!

I may have to send my package one day later. I painted something a couple of days ago and it is still a little tacky to the touch. It's chilly and damp here so it's taking a little longer to dry. I don't want to wrap it and the paper or bubble wrap to stick to it. I would cry! I really, really, really, really want to keep this item so I hope my SS loves it as much as I do. If not she can ship it back to me!

Just need to wrap everything and pack it in the box to ship. So excited to send this to my SS!

Woo hoo... Finished up the purse for ------- tonight... I have no idea why I was so nervous to attempt this project :) I am happy with the way it turned out.

I only have one more project to make, but I have to run to Home Depot or Lowe's to get my supplies... Oh my, what could it possibly be?

This swap has been so much fun. I'm sad to see Joysee's health deteriorate during this swap... I do wish her well and hope she's back up and swapping soon.

Have a nice day everyone!

Sometimes you just have to do things for the best of everyone else.

Hoping that Joysee will appear on the MB soon to let us know she is okay.

WOO HOO my box went postal today!! So excited I hope she likes what she gets!! I hate the waiting part!! I put my tree up last night!! I have a ton of ornaments and a ton that didnt get put on because everyone said i had enough on there. I wanted to keep going but they took the ornaments away. Oh well it is a very pretty tree if I do say so myself. I have my christmas shopping pretty much done. All I really have is my son who is 20 so I got him an xbox 360 with the biggest memory they make and a game, then i got him an outfit from Aeraposil ( not sure how to spell that one!!) I have to get a $5 gift to take to my family christmas that is gender neurtral - any ideas??? Hope everyone has a great night going home to finish my christmas cards so i can get those out in the mail!!

Linda k

Mailed the box today to ----???????????----- It is going west of me --of course, most states are west of the RI coast. I have DC # if you want it Gwynne.

Wow it's 500 MILLLION $ . I bought some tickets in the first few
rounds but haven't gotten any yet for this rd. I think my ds did tho.
They will probably have like 5 winners when someone does win.

Teri the art stuff is my favorite because it is consumable and you use it and regain the space! lol We did that last Christmas and her grandparents went overboard, so she is still in a great supply of markers, finger paints, crayons and paper. I did get her a birdhouse for her birthday that we built and painted together and Daddy filled it and hung it out back. So I am thinking some other things like that maybe that she can make.

The Hello Kitty idea is adorable! Isadora loves Hello Kitty and she would love something that like, She is also into painting and drawing a lot right now. Isadora doesn't have a leap pad but she has an Ipad so you did give me a good idea! I can get her an iTunes gift card to use for the little apps she likes or movies. I think we have ever singing animal they make an app for, but the Minnie Mouse puzzles and the Curious George zoo are her favorite right now!

Re-did another item today

Stick a fork in it because this box is so done! Gotta' take pics and wrap (not a fancy wrapper, sorry SS!) and get it out!out!out!

Speaking of out, I'd better get my PB tix out If I win the big pot, I'll send you all on a crafting cruise!

Rebecca, thanks for the Thomas the Train suggestion. I will definitely keep it in mind when Kiko turns 2 next year. He is into plush animals and "happy faces" right now. He throws his pillow pet onto the floor and wrestles with it. lol! I got him the matching puppy dreamlite, the 6-set Tonka trucks, and the Laugh and Learn puppy. We also bought a black leather ottoman that will serve as his toybox. I told DH that I will just put his new toys inside it and throw a giant ribbon on top and consider it done. Daddy will get his own pillow pet because I am sick and tired of reminding him to give it back to the baby as well as a pedometer since he has been trying to get back in shape. I would like a mirrorless camera if I could finally decide which one to get.

COB, I also got a ticket for the powerball but I don't think I won. I have not checked the numbers yet and I certainly don't feel half a billion richer.

Congrats on finding out it's a girl! Always fun to shop for a girl....


I like the movie night idea too Rebecca. Might be an idea I put together for my DGC.

Peachy, didn't I just see something blip across the computer screen that a lady in AZ is one of the winners of the PB last night???? Maybe it IS you!!!!

Peachy, you'd think I'd have all kinds of suggestions for you as the babysitting kids are same age as Kiko!

Wee Sing videos - The Train and Sillyville. They are OLD FASHIONED....but so much better!

Plastic or rubbery dinosaurs, elephants, lions, tigers, etc. Not the tiny ones that fit in the palm of your hand but bigger ones. I have a good 20 of these animals and they love roaring like a lion or dino, and lining them all up on the floor or coffeetable, etc. Can't say that they have a brand name to them to go find in a store. I almost think I remember seeing them in Target one time or another. Mine came from a local store.

Handy Manny screwdriver, hammer, etc. set. The one little boy here has been carrying his wrench around for weeks now. He likes the screwdriver and hammer too but I try to keep that in his bookbag while here as I'm so afraid the kids will end up konking each other on the head or get excited dancing to the videos and jam the screwdriver into the TV screen and scratching it or each other. So there's good and bad to a toddler having some of these tools.

Maybe some building blocks for him to stack and let tumble over and crash and drive you nuts with the noise?

One of the moms and I were just saying this morning that this age group is easier outside in the summer instead of now inside, trapped. They just want to climb and get into things....or make a mess - just throwing toys all over or cleaning off a shelf in 2 seconds...

Woo Hoo just tracked my package to my secret sister and it will get to her by December 4th!!. Cant wait to see pictures of what everyone got!!!

Linda K

Starting to look like several boxes are going out this week or are on their way already. Next week is going to be a fun, fun week!

I think we'll probably have a chance to drool over a couple boxes this weekend too! So looking forward to this!

I got a little lazy this week, I must confess. So my last project is only half done. So not sure if I'll get it mailed on Sat. or wait til beginning of week. If POs were open until 5 on Saturdays, it sure would be more helpful to me! Even 3 or 4PM, instead of the noon closing....

Thanks for checking in and updating ladies! And yes, you can PM me the DCs so I can keep track of deliveries.

Thanks!