Hi Victoria, WOW! You did such an EXCELLENT job of preparing the perfect package! Items for... brightening my garden, pampering my senses, and things to record seasonal changes, plans, thoughts for next year in my garden. I personally think she should win ~Best Gift Robin 2006~ Here is a pic of all what was sent... and I'll describe all the goodies in the box after the picture. In the box was a gorgeous clay (ceramic) Garden Angel, and a journal, cute Geddes cat pen. I plan on using the journal and pen to make notes/thoughts on the garden this year, and plans for next years garden! Also, gardening gloves/seeds were included. Italian parsley, Astilbe, Sweet Basil, Culvers Root Alba, Coriander, Nepta Subsessilis, Window box sweet peas, Monarda, Gloriosa Daisy, Dill. A few packages of Sweet Ginger peach tea --YUM! (I can't wait to try this tomorrow) and write in my new journal about all the new plans I have for several new window boxes my Husband promised to make me. Along with revamping a few flower beds! Some bulbs were included-- a bag of Crocosmia, and a flash light. Does she think of everything, or what? LOL! Jobes plant spikes..to insure some good healthly houseplants! And stuff to pamper myself with! Sugar Pear shower gel, Sugar Pear Lotion, Sugar Pear Body Butter, Sugar Pear Body Mist. I love the light scent! It smells sooooo good! Just when you thought the box couldn't carry anymore, LOL! A grooming kit, plus 2 cucumber melon candles! And the box was a gorgeous cheeta animal print along with a cheeta print hand towel! Also, a clay thermometer, potpourri, and a CD she personally 'mixed/burned' all the songs for. Its such relaxing music, I love it! I hope I didn't forget anything! I'm sooo happy with the box, you really out did yourself, Victoria! Thank you soooo much! Hugs,

Sending my best wishes for a smooth delivery and for your baby Camryn to be healthy. Everytime I see that name in a post, I think of my DGD Camryn who is 16 mos. old now. We get to see her in the next two days. Warmest regards, Leslie/KS

My sweet hubby drove his giant trailer that he hauls our tractor on to a friend's stable and brought me a huge trailer load of horse manure for V Day. He also got me a potted tulip and a turquoise ring, but the best by far was the manure. We are all so weird. The really ridiculous part is we have cows and horses, but they just don't "go" enough to satisfy my manure requirements.

I think the above (meal, visits, taxi, cleaning) are all good. If you can't visit, call or stay in touch the way you normally do. My feet tend to get cold during the winter, and she is likely to have some swelling during recovery, so I keep thinking thick socks or slippers that could even be worn outdoors -- but if she's wearing a boot or something, she may not be able to wear those. A lap blanket for her feet? A nice tea to enjoy when chilly. If she is a reader, some fresh reading material or a gift card (Amazon or B&N can bring it to her), a kindle reader if she doesn't have one. A book of puzzles or an adult coloring book. If she knits or crochets, maybe some new yarn for a scarf, socks or a shawl. Not as helpful in a direct way, but if I were cooped up, a plant, especially a blooming plant to enjoy looking at would be appreciated. An orchid or amaryllis would be long lasting. For my sister, it would be a scented candle. You probably know what she would like if you think about it.