Today is Squirt’s 4th birthday [IMPOSSIBLE!] which reminds me that I too just had a birthday. The big 3-6. I’m now closer to forty than thirty though that means little to me.
Anyway, remembering that I just had a birthday also reminded me that I received a really awesome gift. I recently set up a PO Box and the first thing I received was a package that included the item pictured above. That is hand-lettered, people. HAND-LETTERED! I love it. I love hand-written, hand-made, hand-lettered, hand-anything. It just says something more personal. And I love it. It is hanging in my office [which is a 3 ft square shelf area in the corner of my bedroom] and I think of my friend [the sender] and her husband [the hand-letterer] every time I look at it.
Thank you, Ladybug! And thank your husband for me as well. Love you guys, and absolutely adore my gift. So very grateful.
Did I mention that was done by HAND? For more information click here. Or you can email the man himself at [email protected].
Also, did you know PO Boxes receive junk mail? I saw that I actually had mail and then found it to be junk. Very disappointing.

what a beautiful thoughtful gift. Happy birthday to you, and to Squirt! I think PO Boxes get more junk mail than actual physical addresses. I know mine did! I ended up getting rid of it, because I never really needed it, and got tired of all the junk.
Hi Sara,
We are glad you like the artwork! It was a good final choice, and I am glad we got it to you. Hopefully it will serve as a little inspiration when you start writing that book, it is going to be a big hit!
LadyBug
We are glad you like the artwork and thanks for posting. Surely a little inspiration while you write your first book - it is going to be awesome!!!!
Happy Birthday to both of you! They grow quickly, don’t they?
Happy Happy Birthday to yoooouuuuu!!!
It’s lovely! And Happy Birthday to you both!
I love that! So eloquent. You get a lot of cool stuff Missy.
What a beautiful piece of art! A true testament to your friendship, that Ladybug (adorable name) took the time to painstakingly make this for you. Very sweet, indeed! :)