i'm in heaven....seriously...
i got the most amazing package of a little bit of heaven today from one of my favorite people in the whole wide world...janine (make sure you visit her over at her blog & say congrats....she was one of the winners of scenic route's monthly challenge - GO JANINE!!!!!!!)
when the mail carrier handed it to me at my door today...i jumped...
seriously...i jumped around the front stoop like a freakin' crazy woman...
and i swear my breath caught in my throat b/c this is what i saw when i opened up the box....
seriously...
am i not the luckiest gal in the entire world????????
do you even SEE the pin?
& that is POLKA DOT FABRIC!!!!!!!
& the prettiest colors....
& do i have to even type it....but it says "chocolate from AUSTRALIA"!!!!
but wait...there's MORE!!!
isn't this the prettiest little bundle?
i LOOOOOOOVE it!!!!
the colors are AMAZING!
the fabrics....
the ribbons...
the super cool brads....
& an awesome board book...
(you all know i LOVE a mini!!!)
i really must start saving for a trip to Australia....for reals....
because i really must hug this amazing, awesome, fantabulous girl....in real life....
I LOVE YOU JANINE!!!!!!!! (& now mike loves you too....those carmel tim tams are INSANE!!!!!!!)
now i've been tagged by a bunch of crazy girls....(ronda , P , kerry & leslie )
so here are my 7 random facts @ gi....
1. i am sitting here on the couch watching UFC fight night...(mike had it on, but now he is fast asleep on the couch & i'm too lazy to change the channel)...craziest thing @ this is i actually know most of the fighters now & have even seen some of these fights before....i would even venture to say that i kinda like it....kinda....:)
2. one of my favorite meals is tuna noodle casserole...i'm not joking...i LOVE it!
3. i cannot leave the house w/o my lip balm & hand cream...
4. my cell phone usually has a dead battery...but when if by chance it doesn't & you call me... i answer all worried, b/c i still have that 90's mentality that cell phones are for emergency use only
5. i am so addicted to my TIVO that i think i can rewind everything...even my radio in the truck
6. i need to have a blanket on me to sleep....I NEED TO!
7. i set my alarm clock every night w/ the grand illusion that i will actually get up when it goes off....but EVERY SINGLE MORNING i turn it off & sleep and refuse to get out of bed until kate is screaming "mommy!!!!" at me from her crib. but i have dreams of getting up an hour before the kids & sitting & enjoying my cup of coffee in the silence of the morning....hmmm....maybe i'll set my alarm tonight & actually get up when it rings tomorrow morning???? it does sound like such a good idea :)
now...just to make the very most out of this long post...
here is a sneak peek of the circle journal i just completed:
i LOOOOOOve how it turned out.....as you can see...i went a little crazy w/ the felt :)
happy tuesday everyone!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxo gi
what a fun mail day! enjoy your goodies. and the sneak peek...can't wait to play!
Posted by: beth j | May 01, 2007 at 10:57 PM
How exciting for you!!!!! Lucky girl!! you deserve it!
Xx Jess
Posted by: Jess! | May 01, 2007 at 11:03 PM
i just had the sweetest swap partner
from australia
send me tim-tams.
i wasn't so good on the sharing though.
and the alarm.
yeah.
maddie's my alarm clock
although some quiet first thing
would probably start my whole day
on a completely different foot.
Posted by: kerry :: k8tykat | May 01, 2007 at 11:50 PM
#4 is hilarious!!
that package is GORGEOUS!!! lucky duck
Posted by: leslie | May 02, 2007 at 12:07 AM
Wow,that pacakge does look amazing! :) Oh, and I can't sleep without a blanket either.:)
Posted by: Hagit | May 02, 2007 at 01:03 AM
glad they arrived safely..and hopefully not melted!! enjoy!!!!!!!
Posted by: janine kaye | May 02, 2007 at 06:53 AM
omg.
that package is amazing.
seriously. it made me squeal.
and the CJ... holy crap! tell me thats the CJ i'm gonna hold in my hands! Because if so... you uh, might not get it back ;) (j/k...)
Posted by: Breanne | May 02, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Ahhhh, Gigi!! How wonderful for you! That package is SOOOOO YOU; right down to the last polka dot!! You deserve good mail days, because you are so generous to others; you reap what you sow! Have bunches of fun with the goodies!
BTW... the peek at the circle journal looks fantastic; can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by: Marie Starr | May 02, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Wow, definately happy post,what a fab package!!
Posted by: Sue | May 02, 2007 at 10:43 AM
so much fun stuff!!!! can't wait til your cj comes my way :-)
your #3 made me lol because this morning i ran some errands and i forgot my lip balm and i was so out of sorts...of course my lips felt extra dry because i forgot it! but i DID have my hand cream in my bag ;-)
enjoy all your fun goodies! patty :-)
Posted by: Patty S | May 02, 2007 at 11:02 AM
omg everything is so fab!!
what a beautiful package and your cj looks awesome!!
i make a mean tuna salad!!
good stuff
have a great wednesday!!
Posted by: Vee | May 02, 2007 at 02:23 PM
gigi! i'm becoming your newest blog stalker. but i like to tell you first ;)
lush package!
Posted by: rhi | May 02, 2007 at 02:44 PM
You got SPOILED my dear friend!
LUCKY, LUCKY, LUCKY YOU!
GB Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy Kyle-Percy | May 02, 2007 at 03:04 PM
what a beautiful package!! I love that fabric. {{and tim tams :-) }}
Posted by: aleciagrimm | May 02, 2007 at 04:19 PM
what an amazing package!!! the colors are beautiful!!! can't wait to see what you create. enjoy! carmel tim tams - my mouth is watering.
Also - congrats on the new addition - he is beautiful. i'm sure you are eating him up!
Posted by: ellyn | May 02, 2007 at 07:25 PM
Start saving baby - bring the whole gang along and we promise to take you on your own personalised trip of Australia Zoo, take you to the beach and have fun hanging out!!! Hell, we might even scrap together!!
P :)
Posted by: Petrina McDonald | May 02, 2007 at 09:04 PM
Wow! Such eye candy! It is so beautiful. Love all the little tidbits about you. I am so there with you on number 7...maybe someday. Love that sneak peak....can't wait to see it in person!
Posted by: Ronda P. | May 03, 2007 at 12:32 AM
Love that sneak peak! Thanks for sharing and all those goodies! Wow, you are one lucky gal!
Posted by: jennifer davis | May 03, 2007 at 05:19 PM