Chirp, chirp, chirp!

That's 'bug' for "Happy, happy, happy!" :) Look what my darling hubby gave me for my birthday last night:


Isn't he cute?! :D

It was a complete and total surprise, since I thought we had agreed that he wasn't to get me anything. But being the sweetest hubby in the world, he said he just couldn't agree to that. :)


We were shopping at Sam's Club a couple weekends ago and I saw this box over in the office supply section, near the registers. I casually checked it out, remarking that with everything the pack included (three cartridges instead of one as well as the tool kit), it was a pretty good bargain. But that was it. I've always admired the Cricut, but never really thought that it was something that I needed... especially considering the cost. And I was more than content with my li'l Cuttlebug that I received for Mother's Day last year.


Apparently though, Hubster has always wanted to get me a Cricut, after seeing them at Michael's that day he took the kids to pick out my Mother's Day gift. (Men... they always gravitate toward the fancy, schmancy electronics, don't they?! ;) LOL) The kids insisted that it was the 'Bug I really wanted, so he eventually gave in to the majority. :) But when he saw the Cricut again at Sam's, and after hearing me mention that it was a good deal, he knew he wouldn't be able to resist and had to get it for me this time. And I LOVE IT!!! Thank you, honey! XOXO

And my wonderful, sweet friend Tami also spoiled me! Look at all the yummy goodies she sent:


Stamps, ribbon, carms, and of course, lots of BLING! ;) All wrapped in this gorgeous, white, embossed paper, and enclosed with an absolutely STUNNING birthday card! Honestly, it's the most beautiful card ever... it looks like it was professionally manufactured, that's how incredible it is! I certainly don't want to steal her thunder or mislead anyone by posting it here, so instead, I will direct you to her rockin' fab gallery. Watch for it to be posted soon! Trust me, you don't want to miss it. ;) And thank you so very much, my friend. You are such a sweetheart and so thoughtful. :) Hugs!

And thank you to my girlie, Dawn, for her lovely, thoughtful birthday card, too! I hope you know your friendship and support mean the world to me, and I am so, SO grateful. :) To everyone who remembered me on my birthday... THANK YOU. :)

I promise I'll post a card (maybe two) real soon. This last week has been so distracting for me, but I vow to get back on track. ;) Thank you for stopping by today... have a good one!