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It has been a VERY busy, but wonderful day today. I'm going out to enjoy more of it shortly, but I thought I would share a few quick photos of some wonderful gifts we have received:


Miss Erica and one of her classmates made us these beautiful woodland fairy houses. I know the children will be delighted to create a space for them, and perhaps a few fairies too!



The wonderful Donna over at Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning sent us this amazing package! Donna and I made a deal, we were going to trade soap. Apparently, you cannot find Ivory soap in Australia. I am unable to find soap flakes.... So, Donna sent a box of soap flakes along with all kinds of great Australian things and I sent her a package in return.  Dane is absolutely LOVING all of the cool little Australian animals. I know the children are really going to love exploring all of these new goodies, and making "THE BEST SLIME EVER!"  As much as I want to tear that box of soap flakes open, I think it is going to have to wait until next week.

I'm off to enjoy this amazing evening. I hope you are enjoying yours too.
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Play for Life said…
Amy I'm so glad the package finally arrived ... and all in one piece! I hope the children have fun with the books and animals. We certainly have some amazing native birds and animals her in Australia ... ENJOY!!!
Donna :) :)
BTW Those little fairy gardens are awesome ... just the right size for a few little Aussie natives too I'm guessing! :)
June 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM
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