Well, make my day Mr. Postman!

Am I the only one, or does mail just make your day? My mailman comes approximately between 11:52 a.m. and 12:37 p.m. everyday. How do I know this? Because I wait for it. That's right - I leave my front door open so I can hear the sound of his footsteps on my porch steps. As soon as he puts it in the box, I'm there to see what is inside. Usually, its the same old thing - coupons (which I like), grocery store ads (which I also like), Verizon trying to get us to buy Fios internet, the Pennysaver, etc... All this makes me happy because, for me, it's better than no mail. BUT, this week has been different. It has been especially exciting because we got SPECIAL mail!!! From people who love us! So, a big fat thanks to those who made us feel important!

First, Brinkley got her very own package from her Grandma Becky with a dress in it. Woo Hoo! We just love new clothes. It will be oh-so-cute on her!

Josh got a book in the mail - "Rational Medical Decision Making." Sounds fascinating, doesn't it? I'm sure it's a real nail biter - a keep you up until 2:00 a.m. cause you can't put it down type of book...
Actually, I'm not sure we can count this as 'exciting mail' because we paid for it. That takes MOST the fun out of getting mail, but not all. It's still fun to see that manila envelope with your name on it.Lucky me! I entered to receive a FREE Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Kashi cookie online. I have been anxiously awaiting its arrival - and it finally came. They're Good and good for you! Life just doesn't get any better than this.
I really enjoyed that cookie too. As you can clearly see in the photo below.Yum... Free Cookie.
Lastly, this lovely package just arrived today from Grandma Kathy (and a big thanks goes to Aunt Luann as well). I was sitting on my front porch, talking on the phone with my friend Sarah- when to my surprise the UPS man shows up - with a big box for us! 'Yay!' I said. 'A package for me???' I may have freaked the nice UPS man out. I think he thought I was going to hug him, which would have been weird if you think about it.Within the box were these darling decorations to put in Brinkley's room. The crib bumper pads are in the crib and she is holding the dust ruffle. We also recieved a curtain (rod included - talk about efficient). Thank you thank you thank you!


On top of all this excitement, I had a photo shoot with Brinks yesterday (that has nothing to do with mail, I realize, but I couldn't think of a smooth transition). I took about 150 photos - most of which were blurry - and have posted some of the cutest ones here.

I just can't get enough of how cute this baby is! How did we make such an adorable little thing?