Thursday, December 11, 2008

My goodies from my Honeypot Swap!

I was planning on participating in Whatcha Working on Wednesday but during work yesterday I received a phone call from school that my son, Colton, was sick and running a fever. A few minutes later, I got a call from my husband, who had busted his finger open at work and was headed to the hospital for stitches! Needless to say, things were a bit crazy!
When I finally got home, there was a package waiting for me . . . from Germany! I don't know anyone from Germany and couldn't for the life of me think who this was from.
As I tore open the package, I found the cutest Christmas card. Inside it read, "Merry Christmas to you and your family - From Suzie - Your Honeypot Swapie!"
She had all of the goodies wrapped up so I couldn't immediately see what she had sent.
I did find a few packets of German Gummybears on top! My kids and I thought these were so neat. I started tearing into the wonderfully wrapped gifts like a mad-woman! She sent so many wonderful treats - lots of Chocolate goodies - I can't read what they are but the pictures look yummy! She also sent me a Gingerbread Man ornie. He has a gingham pocket on his front and it is filled with Christmas sprigs. I also got a Gingerbread man stocking filled with lots of little pieces of German chocolate!

The other ornament I received was a small Christmas Tree carved out of wood. It is very detailed to be so thin! Wonderful craftsmanship on this piece!I haven't gotten into the chocolate yet - my daughter ate a small piece that was in the stocking and said it was good so I am gonna give it a try tonight. I did get the ornaments hung on my tree but that is as far as I got! Now my daughter and son are both sick. The husband is home nursing his badly injured finger and I am planning for my neck and back MRI tomorrow. There are 4 of us and not one feels like moving! It will definately make for an interesting few days!
I hope everyone has a great evening!

16 friends had to say:

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

What a day - I hope Colton and your Dh feel better. WHat agreat swap. My DH went to Germany several times on business and the chocolate was the best!!

Leslie said...

Hope everyone is feeling better!

What wonderful goodies and they couldn't have shown up at a better time!

Have a great rest of your night :)

Leslie

Sandy said...

I hope everything settled down quickly for you...what a hectic day. But it was a surprise to receive such a wonderful gift from the other side of the ocean. Everything looks so great! Enjoy that great chocolate :)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you had one of those crazy days. I hope everyone is feeling better now.
What great goodies you got from the swap!!
Take care,
Cindy

Days and colors said...

It was a difficult day for all of you...I hope by now things have settled down a little bit. I'm so glad my parcel got safe to you and that it could help you someway. After I sent it, I realized I forgot to write my blog address...Now you know who I am!
I wish you a nice, peaceful weekend!

Rhonda said...

Wow! Your day definitely took and turn for the better. Good for you! Take care.

Kindra-At Home With K said...

Hope everyone is feeling better soon. Ouchie on your hubby's finger! My dad got his stuck in the saw a couple months ago. He's lucky to have his finger.

What a fun package from Germany! Gotta love German candy and chocolate.

I see in the post below that you are blessed with a deer head in your home as well...

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

Good grief! When it rains, it pours! I hope by now that all of you are doing better.
Enjoy that awesome package of goodies! And have a great weekend!

Cat Nap Inn Primitives said...

Hey Nicole,
Stop by my blog!
Gina :)

•♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦• said...

Nicole, thanks for your kind words and prayers!
We got good news this afternoon!! YAY
I'll post about it later...
...just wanted to leave ya a SPECIAL "Thanks"!!

hugs-Kath

The Cinnamon Stick said...

Okay...let's look at the bright side....you get all the BAD stuff out of the way so you can have a VERY MERRIE CHRISTMAS !! Hope all is well with everyone....Judy

Juanita said...

I love all your gifts!!! I hope everyone starts feeling better! Have a blessed day!
Juanita

Farmchick said...

Love all your goodies...hope everyone is doing better there!

Catty Wampus said...

Hey Nicole; thanks for visiting; I am so sorry all y'all are ill; hope things get better soon; you all need a nurse and maid!!! I love those gummy bears; I laughed about your comment on my blog; my "southern roots" are often showing even tho' right now I am stuck here in the North! LOL! Take care of yourself and the family; say hello to the furchildren; any Christmas pics of the furkids? Hee-hee; I'll be hoping that the MRI comes out perfect for you; you have been given a lot to handle, but I think of you as such a strong person :) Talk with ya later; Merrie

Darlene said...

Nicole... all those Honeypot goodies are absolutely GORGEOUS!

Thank you for participanting in the Secret Santa Honeypot Swap. It has been a pleasure receiving beautiful emails & blog comments on the joy & spirit that this swap has created all around the world!

take care... have a gorgeous day full of creative stitches & festive inspiration!

hugs
xoxo

Sharon/primthyme said...

I hope everyone is better ,now !!!What a wonderful Swap !!
Prim Hugs & Blessings,
Sharon