A special gift for Reese

Now that Christmas is near I know I have to already decide on what presents to give to the people in my Christmas gift list. This year I am challenging myself to come up with more personalized gifts, just so my loved ones would know how extra special they are to me. It's heartwarming to receive a gift that is well thought out, knowing the giver took that extra time and effort to think of what you might like and enjoy.  One such gift was given by my new sister-in-law Tonette to Reese when she turned 4.  The package was beautifully wrapped in tulle with a big bright ribbon...Inside was an amazing collection of cups and bowls, an assortment of little plates and glasses...I could imagine Tonette looking through each piece and carefully placing it inside the box...We brought out the pieces and found each one to be special and full of character...This one's Reese's favorite one......and her "second favorite"...While this one's mine...it reminds me of my Lolo Rufino's antique collection...There were even two pairs of kid-friendly (aka idiot-proof) chopsticks wrapped inside these bamboo mats!As if these weren't enough, Tonette even added an extra personal touch! She sewed up a little apron and headpiece for Reese.  Oh she loved the apron...but didn't want to try on the headpiece so Mom tried that one on...hmmm, i think I'll just set that one aside:)We laid out the pieces onto a blanket on the floor, making our own little spread...and even added in our sushi and fresh fruits to complete the picture.This was such a special gift which gave Reese and I lots of fun pretend play-time together.Thank you, Auntie Tonette for the wonderful gift and your thoughtfulness:)