Thank you Lori!

I know I have said this before but I had no idea when I started this blog that I would meet so many amazing people along the way. Today, I was blown away by the kindness of someone I have "met" through blogging. Lori has two beautiful boys and she is waiting for a daughter from China. She is always posting beautiful things on her blog from cupcakes and bulletin boards to crafty creations and poetry.

One day, Lori posted a photo of some banners she made. I commented about how much I liked them and she offered to make me one. So when I saw a big box on my front porch from her, I thought "Hmmm... that is a big banner!" Much to my surprise, the box was filled with wonderful treasures (see the slideshow below). I simply adore everything you sent Lori. However, I am most moved by the sentiment behind the gifts. I am amazed that you would take the time to make these things for me and for Kate. What is also amazing is how " very Kimmy" (as my husband would say) these gifts are. Whenever he sees something that is very much my taste or style, he says, "that is so Kimmy." Lori, either you know my taste better than most people or we have exaclty the same taste.

Lori, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will never forget opening this box and the joy that it all has brought to me. It felt like Christmas today!

I am also thankful this week for

~my impromptu visit with my friend Amie. I really enjoyed it!
~the adorable clippie that Leslie made for Kate (photos soon) and the pin from her sister, Melanie.
~the Matilda Jane order!
~The visit we had with our friends in DC (TJ, Tony and Lily).
~My phone calls with Danielle and the new blog design she did for me.
~The special conversations I had with Will.
~the rain we are getting. We so desperately need it.
~all of the blog people that have reached out to me either through comments or e-mails. It is so nice to know who is reading and what they enjoy.

Sorry the pictures are not so good. It is very rainy here so they were all very dark.