Thank You Cards

We live in sunny Florida and we have a large family spread all over the country or the world for that matter.  It used to be very hard to keep in touch with everyone.  I'm "young" enough to remember the days before the numerous social platforms we have (like Facebook).  Constantly having to send pictures, cards, etc. to each address.  Digging out the big address book that has seen better days.  Not my cup of tea but now we can use social networking and the various tools to keep in touch with everyone and we have the ability to say things we need to say - instantly.  Great for a person like me!

Last Christmas, my aunt sent us a Facebook message asking if we were going to be home because we would be getting a package.  The kids were so excited they watched the door until that moment that the FedEx guy thought he was going to ring our doorbell.  Instead, Ella opened the door and said "I was waiting for you. Thanks! Merry Christmas! Bye!" (picture really fast tween speak).  She tore open the package and inside were four Amy's Gourmet Caramel Apples!  Have you ever had these? Oh. So. Good.  Nom. Nom.



We texted Aunt Marlene as soon as we received the package and sent this "thank you" card.  Isn't that great?  Minus the mess on the floor of course.

 

We love sending thank you cards, birthday cards and all sorts of picture messages.  It is so easy for the kids to get creative and it gives the receiver the intended message plus a nice picture of the family or sometimes the family mess.  I really love spelling out messages with Scrabble tiles too!  It is such a cute touch.

 

These pictures or messages are our way of being together even though we are all so far away.  I always love a personal touch!