Cockrell and Hackett families don't keep reading. Unless you don't like surprises in which case go for it. Here's a photo of my leaves this afternoon.
Then Oscar and I did a little strategic raking.
And the weeping cherry tree.
Pretty, huh?
Anyway, the lunch sacks and chocolate.
Truffles (dark chocolate with toasted almonds and milk chocolate with cocoa) in wax paper wrapping
The truffles are day 6 of the lunch sack advent calendar Biscuit and I put together for our family friends.
Lots of dollar store trinkets, some food treats, ornaments and other odds and ends. Several bags have something for all the kids to share, some days are for one particular kid and other days are for mommy or daddy. The yarn closure is the key.
Today I got all 25 bags carefully stuffed into a shipping box and put in the mail to arrive by December 1!
I hope the anticipation and fun of having something each day will make up for the fact that lots of the gifts are sorta lame. Still, pretty fun to put together!
You are quite the inspiration! On the leaves: are you familiar with Andy Goldsworthy's work? (little video below) So so cool.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8480463057406057702#docid=-5395411619535779368
The advent idea is so cute, what a fun gift for those families and I like the color-coded pull strings so much. :)
Posted by: becca banana | November 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Wow, that video was cool--he was sticking together the ice with water! The leaves! The rock thing in the ocean! I didnt know of that artist in particular but I love temporary nature art. I really dont have the patience (or talent!) to make it myself but I always think that would be cool (raking only took about 20 minutes and keeping Oscar outside and in the ergo was the only thing that would keep him happy today so I had the time).
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | November 28, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Oh wow, fantastic idea with the packages - so neat.
Posted by: Deirdre | November 29, 2011 at 02:35 AM
Thanks, Deirdre! You still have time to make some for your house :)
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | November 29, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Wow. I am so impressed. What a thoughtful gift! I want a box of little treasures to open each day!!
Posted by: Lauren | November 30, 2011 at 09:30 AM
well, treasures might be stretching it but something fun anyway :)
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | November 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM