Monday, October 22, 2012

Care Package #9

More good stuff headed to South Korea...including a winter coat and an introduction to Ollie.  We have held off on sharing anything about Ollie since our agency said it's not typical to have pets in Korea. They advised against us handing in pictures at referral with pets in them, but now it seems like we're leaving out part of lives as I write letters to the Foster Mother.  Asking around with other families, it seems they've shared information and pics of their pets, so here we go, it's officially out there, Benjamin will now know he's coming home to pet puppy.  We included a collage of Ollie pics, a brief introduction in our letter, and of course a stuffed puppy for Benjamin to snuggle and care for in the time being.
  • 2 long sleeve shirts
  • pair navy sweat pants
  • winter coat
  • hat & mittens
  • stuffed puppy
  • monkey teether toy
  • trucks book
  • yogurt snacks
  • candy
  • bath gel and lotion
  • bracelet
  • pictures  

Look at that winter coat vacuum sealed down...amazing!!
Ollie being so curious.
A little extra duct tape never hurts on those corners that may poke through.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Care Package #8


Benjamin received this Mickey Mouse sweatshirt for his birthday from Grandma and Grandpa, so I went with it and purchased a couple Mickey outfits to stay with the theme.  We also had a vest that I purchase last fall in anticipation of care packages...what do you know, just the right size!!! 
  • Mickey Mouse sweatshirt
  • 2 tops
  • 2 pants
  • 1 vest
  • 2 wheeled animal toys
  • 2 plush toys
  • Baby Einstein octopus (teaches colors)
  • Frog bath towel
  • Three Little Pigs recordable book
  • Tea
  • Lindt chocolates
  • Fizzies grape drink tablets
  • Bath gel & lotion
  • Scarf


Boy the Seal 'n Saver came in handy on this one!
Poor octopus : ( 


A little fancy packing on this one as I borrowed a suggestion from another mommy...tape your recordable book to the outside of the care package so as not to take up precious cargo room inside the gallon bag.  Really hope no one minds the space this package is going to take up!!