Last week a box "mysteriously" appeared on our porch. I thought it was junk for Aric, but it turned out to be full of presents...
12, to be exact.
Each one had an envelope taped to it with a number on it, and there was a letter inside explaining that we were to open 1 present each day until Christmas. At first I was a little appalled because there are so many families out there that are more needy than we are.
I thought about passing it on.
Then I realized that this wasn't to meet any 'needs' this was something fun that a 'Mystery family' did just for us.
I am still flabbergasted, and cannot imagine who would have done this. I feel very humbled and am going to pass this awesome act on next year for someone else.
Inside each envelope is a story relating to Christmas. It has been neat for our little family to gather and read the story as well as open the gift each day. I thought I would share that joy with you all, as well.
Our fun pile of presents.
Even more fun with the lights shining on them!
Day #1
Socks! One pair for each member in our family!(Jasper and I decided to model ours)
Day #2
Angie and the kids were over, so we let Swift and Aram open this one.There were plenty of "Turtles" to share! Yum! Aric loves these.
Day #3
Oh, the anticipation...
This was Mommy's favorite gift! I love pens and I needed a new magnetic notepad! Seriously,.. I was going to go buy one this week, now I don't have to! :)
Day #4
My little 'Calling birds'. How darling, huh? We got 4 of these, so I shared the wealth and gave 2 away in order to drive other parents nutters, too! :D They emit this honking squawk when blown through.
More gifts to come. Thank you, Mystery Family. Thank you so very much!
I got some later of the 'babies' decorating and eating their gingerbread cookies.
My son is such a wierdy! :) I love it!
Our friends little boy, Kealen is the same age as Teryk. They have been decorating Gingerbread houses together since they were babies!
Taegan and Jasper... best buds for 6 years now!
Aram is a little sneak-thief when it comes to the ornaments on the tree. He knows he is not supposed to have them, but they are too tempting. If he is being quiet, we know he has something he shouldn't. Jasper takes it upon herself to snatch them away from him and hang them back on the tree.
