My new blogging friend Kerrie made me this Amish apron (it covers my entire shirt) and included it with her thank you note for the good mail I sent her after she won one of my giveaways. I had never heard of an Amish apron before, but I should pretty much wear it all the time!
Wende sent me this thank you note for the birthday stationery I sent her.
Nikki sent me this thank you for the good mail labels I sent her when she won one of my blog giveaways.
Marie sent me one of her gorgeous (both the baby and the announcement) baby announcements. Congratulations Marie!
Blogging friend Melissa sent me this nice thank you note for the good mail labels and mix cd I sent her after she won one of my giveaways.
Kristi sent me this stylin passport cover and mini make-up bag, complete with matching mirror.
This delightfulness was on the box from Kristi.
Erin totally blew me away when she sent me this awesome Paris necklace, which she made herself, and a $10 check to go towards my trip. I was speechless because of her generosity, but managed to email her a thank you right away, and she informed me that Missy Claudia had sent an email to many of the bloggers rallying them to send contributions my way...what the?!
Kim Sue got sent me a nice note and $5,
I will buy a pastry or two in her name!
Heather sent me $20 and a Sonic gift card!
Is there pebble ice in Paris?
Is there pebble ice in Paris?
Heather and I had each others' names for a Fall Swap her friend Lori had organized, and this is the mother load of stuff she sent me.
Missy Claudia sent me $20 and this cute note. I know she's even more excited about me going to Paris than I am!
Anna sent me a nice card and $10.
Elizabeth sent 5 actual Euros and a Franc, so I'm good to go and will be buying pastries in her honor as well.
Esther (congratulations on her new job by the way!) sent me $10.
Jenn stopped by this morning and caught me right out of the shower, so there may be scarring on her end of things, but she brought me this cute luggage tag AND prepaid me for the family photos I'll be taking for her when I return from my trip. How nice is that?!
Seriously?!
Amie sent me this funny card and a $12 check.
I was speaking to my friend Cathy and she confessed to being the giver of this great make-up bag. She was going to stay quiet about it, but remembered one time when someone dropped something off at her house and kind of freaked her out, so she didn't want me to think I had a Paris-obsessed stalker! I'm just glad she told me because it was driving me crazy.
I ran into Cathy at Macy's today while doing my final errands. I have no idea why I even bothered wandering in there, I am so NOT a department store shopper. I just thought I'd do a drive by of their shoe department, but didn't see anything.
I am so touched by everyone's well wishes and generosity, thank you so much! I am in good form and very happy thanks to all of you!
**Can you believe this generosity?
Do you have a passport cover?
Do you have department store shopping skills?
Have you ever seen an Amish apron before?**
Do you have a passport cover?
Do you have department store shopping skills?
Have you ever seen an Amish apron before?**
Comment Window Tidbit #1: I should probably be freaking out about now because I haven't packed, still have laundry to do, and don't know how I'm going to fit everything into one suitcase...but I'm totally calm.
Comment Window Tidbit #2: Please say a prayer for me that I'll fly safely, be able to sleep and that I'll be able to hail a French taxi and make it to Michelle's apartment all by myself!
Comment Window Tidbit #2: Please say a prayer for me that I'll fly safely, be able to sleep and that I'll be able to hail a French taxi and make it to Michelle's apartment all by myself!
38 comments:
I'm continually amazed by the generosity of women, especially women bloggers!
Hope you have a fun-filled Paris vacation Jill! I can't wait to read all about it!
Enjoy this trip. These are some serious memories!
Will Randy be posting for you or will you be taking turns with Michelle's computer?
How fantastic to receive from those that love and care about you!
Have an awesome time - and can't wait to hear all about it!
** Thanks for my bday stationary and little 'hope' sign. I am in love!
Well- I'm freaking out for you! It is a matter of hours before you are on a plane for PARIS!! WooHoo!!
I can't wait for Paris posts and to hear all about being the guest flaneur (sp?)!!
Oh my goodness, Harrison is SO cute! So much hair! Did Marie have alot of heartburn to have a baby with so much hair? I know it's an old wives tale, but it's held true for me so far. lol
I'm loving those butterflies.
How clever of Kristi to send you that darling coordinated kit.
The generosity of those gals to send Paris money, how thoughtful!!
I'm totally tickled by that pumpkin loofah. lol
Anna's card is so pretty.
That's great Elizabeth sent you Euros. I wish I'd thought of that. I still have some Euros from when I lived in Germany that I can't get traded for American cash, since the exchange places will only trade paper.
I know nothing of these Amish aprons. Heck, I don't even have an apron. I'm amazingly a minimilist mess maker in the kitchen. But I still want a cute little apron. I just haven't found fabric I'm willing to spend money on to make one yet.
Oh! I missed you Comment Box part...
Tip: Roll your clothes instead of folding them. Sounds strange right? Trust me, it saves room! I packed a six drawer dresser of clothes into a large duffel bag for me and my daughter when we moved to Germany while we were waiting for everything else to arrive. You can shake everything out when you get there. If you want and outfit to change into when you get settled, without having to shake it out, just set a single folded outfit on top of everything else you've rolled before zipping your pack. :)
bloggers are amazing people. i wish i had it more together so i could have gotten something to you! know i'm thinking of you, though- the thought of you wandering paris with michelle was a happy thought this afternoon. :) have a fantastic trip- it's going to be awesome!!!!!!!!!
Jill, I'm so excited for you and so impressed by everyone's generosity. What a good idea, Claudia! I just wish I'd received the email. Good luck with the packing!!
WOW! I am totally impressed by this generosity. And how fun for you to have some more spending $$$ for Paris! Your sweet friends were looking out for you for sure.
I love the apron (never heard of an Amish one) and I even have some of that fabric!
Way cute passport cover! Leave it to Kristi to get you set to travel in style.
Fun to see Marie's darling new baby.
You'll be here in about 24 hours!!!
I hope you have an amazing time in Paris.
I love the bloggy world and the kindness and generosity that it creates.
Have fun, have fun, have fun. You have many bloggers who will be living through you for the next week.
have fun and travel safe jill..i think you have the best friends ever!! How nice of them to do that for you! Oh the love you must have felt. The passport cover is darling..and an amish apron never heard of one..but happy cooking/baking in it!
the thought of you enjoying a pastery in my name makes me smile :o) have so much fun and take tons and tons of pictures and share them with us!
Awesome! Getting money in the mail is as great as finding it in the laundry! Have fun in Paris!!
You are going to have so much fun! ENjoy it! What a great idea to send you donations! Nice thinking Claudia- wish I'd thought of it.
I have NO department store shopping skills. Never seen an Amish apron. DOn't even have a passport, so I don't need a cover!
HAve FUN!!!
Wow, is all I can say to how much mail you receive and how much money nice people gave you. You have got some awesome friends. I too like receiving mail but I think my 6 year old and 3 year old like it more than me. I wish I could find a way for them to get more surprise letters from their friends and family (besides me), they would love it. Have a blast in Paris! -Diedre Gray (friend of Elisa Ray)
I am expecting a postcard from Paris, btw. Luci's cultural arts theme at school this year is France and I told her I thought maybe her penpal's mom could send her a postcard from France. (No pressure!)
Amazing generosity and totally deserved.
I have no passport cover. I have no passport. Sigh.
I do want to go to Nepal one day though. How's that for random?!
i hope you have a wonderful time in Paris. I have been once, about 6 years ago and I've been dreaming of going back.
HAVE FUN!! I'm thinking of you all this week :)
How awesome!
You are sooooo loved! I hope you have a great time in Paris.
I had a dream last night that I went to Paris. And ran into about 10 people that I know. I think I'm living vicariously through you and Michelle. Can't wait for Paris posts.
Wow, I don't even know what to say about this post. I am amazed at all the generosity. You have some very nice blogging friends. That is truly priceless. I hope you have a great time in paris. That passport cover is darling. I am hoping to get a passport soon!
Don't you leave today? Very exciting! Wonderful bounty of good mail for you -- happy travels!
I've been thinking of you all day! I hope all is well & that you are soon to be there :)
You have such nice friends! I hope you have a fantastic time.
PS-I need an Amish apron for my 18-month old son!!
Have a great time, so glad the Euros made it to you!
Hope you have a wonderful trip!
How sweet! I can't wait to hear all about your trip. I bet Michelle is even more excited than you are.
Cant wait to hear all about your wonderful adventures in Paris with Michelle!!! Have fun:-)
I totally LOVE that black make-up bag.
What wonderful, thoughtful friends you have!
Can't wait to see the pictures you will take and read all about your adventures. Enjoy!
When is liftoff? Are you there yet? Bon Voyage!
I just caught up on a bunch of your posts from last week & you don't know how TICKLED I AM that the chiropractor worked out!!!! I'm just so happy. And you're so good about expressing gratitude in a timely manner; definitely something I'm still learning from you.
(toasting my Diet Coke) Here's to a pain-free jaunt in Paris! Have fun, mon amie!
oh missy...just lift your skirt and you will get a taxi in no time....hehehehehhe, you are probably sleeping or reading by now! mon cheriiiiiiiii
okay, I did not mean the can can...just a little bit of leg.....
That is amazing generosity! How fun to go to Paris.
I have seen an Amish apron before in Pennsylvania.. they are very cool.
Such amazing friends - you are so blessed!
Have an amazing time in Paris- I will be living through you and Michelle.
I love seeing all of the sights here in my kitchen!
I hope you have so much fun in Paris!
such lovely goodness. I hope it takes you far in Paris.
How nice! I love that everyone sent you spending money for Paris. I hope you fritter it away on little delights.
I'm out of the loop! I didn't know about this, but very much wish I would have. Jill, you deserve this. You have extended so many kindnesses to others and I am glad you are on the receiving end this time.
No passport cover. No passport. Kind of sad about that.
LOVE the Amish apron. She picked the right fabric for sure!
Department stores are fun for about 2 minutes because I usually have a son with me. If I am alone, then they are fun for about 4 minutes. I don't know, there's just too much stuff. I'm not good at it.
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