I was kinda sad when my original santa didn't come through, because I was looking forward to this one more than any other santa so far.

When my rematch pulled my info, I got super excited, and I was totally surprised today when something arrived already since she pulled my info on the 14th!

In my info, I had described that instead of scrapbooks or photo albums or baby books, I write in a journal at least once a week for each of my two kids. I hope to collect a chronicle of journals to give them when they move out or get married (haven't decided yet) and like to collect unique journals to do it in.

I also have a blog and I carry small journals and pens with me everywhere in case I get an idea.

Also, my favorite color is purple.

I squeed when I opened my gift, because not only did I get an awesome purple leatherette journal just in time since I just used the last page on my 3 year old's journal, but a nice pack of mead journals that are perfect to keep in my purse or bag to jot down blog ideas. AND a cute spiral journal that I haven't decided to put in line for my daughter journals or keep in my desk :)

I also received some GREAT purple pens and an owl notepad and pen that now lives in my fridge.

Finally, I received an adorable FROZEN pen that projects... which I haven't opened yet since my 3 year old confiscated it.

I am so thrilled that my rematch came through and went above and beyond! Thank you :)