Sooooo, this was my first year participating and, thanks to my AMAZING SS, I am officially a lifer! I mentioned just a few things in my info section, 2 of them being the fact that I love to draw mandalas and that I have 2 kiddos (a 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter). I also stated that since I am in the middle of a cross country move and buying a house that we wouldn't have much of a Christmas. But that I want to instill in my kids the power and joy of giving.

I stalked and stalked my package until, literally, the minute it arrived at my (dad's) doorstep. Fingers literally shaking, I ripped that box opened and my eyes were greeted by the glowing green of a Lego box. A gift for my kids from a complete stranger? Yeah, the tears came a rollin'. Just the Legos alone would have been more than enough to make my entire Christmas, but under those were goodies for me! Not 1. Not 2. Not even 3 but 4 adult coloring books JUST FOR ME! I've always drawn my own stuff but coloring in these bad boys with a glass of wine after the kiddos go to bed each night is just what the doctor ordered.

Secret Santa, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I got my package last night but didn't take pictures until my kiddos woke up this morning so you could see the sheer joy on their faces. They've been playing with these Legos ALL. DAY. Julian and Jovie both say "Thank You and Merry Christmas"! I can't wait to head to the art store to buy some new crayons and colored pencils and start COLORING (you're never too old to color. I'm glad my SS understands that.)!