T Stands For Finally Final Anniversary Gifts

 

 A funny thing happened last week after I had published my T post.  Seems Sharon asked about her ATC she sent me.  As I was looking back over the packages I received, I realized I had also not opened Deb's package.  Saturday was the clean up and afterward I slept, partly because I was exhausted and partly because I hurt my back, even though I lifted from my knees.

Sunday I hunted high and low for Deb's and Sharon's packages.  I really AM usually organized to the max.  I got down on my hands and knees in the kitchen where I had originally kept the packages.  Then I checked all the bags hooked on the chair to be sure they had not fallen into one of them.  Then this morning, when the sun was just right, I thought I saw something under my dining room table.  Lo and behold, there were the missing packages and CJ's postcard, I had completely forgotten about.  That's what stress does to a "perfect" memory.

I promise these are the last of the gifts everyone sent.

Don't you just love my shadow that I can't get rid of unless I stand on a ladder, at which time nothing is ever in focus.  This is from Sharon, who obviously sent a nice card and several restaurant payment checks.

Here is the handmade envelope Sharon made to hold the ATC she made for me.

I love this gorgeous ATC.  It looks like there are so many layers to this one.  It's a real beauty.

This is the back of Sharon's ATC.  Thank you so very much for this amazing and stunning ATC and the other gifts you sent, too.

This is the stamp on Deb's package.  The bird is actually embossed and was hard to focus.

Deb placed this beauty on the front of the package.  You can see that I am wearing lavender today. 

I found this fun sticker attached to the back of the envelope.

Deb sent this lovely card that matches the sticker on the envelope.  I love the wood grain background and the adorable letters that spell out "Hello."  This is stunning.

What a lovely and thoughtful message.  Actually, it is I who should be thanking YOU, dear Deb.

Here is the adorable ATC Deb made for me.

I wish you could see the detail and how dimensional this is.  It is also glittery and textured.  My photo doesn't do it justice.

Deb's back.  She created them early.  Thank you so very much, dear Deb.

This package is from Jo.  Jo used a ton of tape, but I finally got the envelope open.  I can't show the back of the envelope because Jo's address is there.

I need to remove this from the plastic packaging.

OMGoodness.  Jo knows how much I LOVE rust!!!  This spoke to me.  Can't you just feel all that faux rusty goodness?  It is amazing, Jo.

This is the back of this ATC.

However, imagine my surprise when I turned the card over and found another ATC tucked into the pocket.  Squiggles was just thrilled and so was I.  All three of us are so happy with this gorgeous ATC made just for all of us.  Thank you from all of us, dear Jo. We are thrilled.

Now it's time to finish my ice water that is now merely cool and clean up.  

It's now time to share your own drink related post.  Please link your post below, then share the love with others.  Bleubeard and I will be by after we eat a bite.