Thank you, Looksi and Shutterfly, for helping us to give Mr. Suburble a wonderful gift.
Mr. Suburble is a commuter. It’s not ideal, but his job takes him a little ways from home. He’s a good fella, and doesn’t often complain about the drive.
At his job, he has an office space. He has mentioned a few times that he would like to have some reminders of us while he’s at work.
And so, the girls and I crafted up a little surprise. We created a Shutterfly Photo Gallery Photo Cube with pictures of the girls and the family.
And then we surprised him with it…
I had all of these fabulous ideas about how we would wrap it, and maybe we would hide it for Mr. Suburble to find, and how I would lie in wait with a camera….
Lila had other ideas. She could not contain her excitement and came flying out of our “secret meeting” with the shipping box in hand.
“Daddy! We have a surprise for you!”
And he loved it.
What’s great about the photo cube is that it’s a space-saving way to showcase multiple photos on a place where space is a premium – like an office desk.
And unlike traditional photo frames, this photo cube can’t be knocked over, can’t shatter, and features five colourful photos. It’s perfect for Mr. Suburble’s workspace. In fact, it’s already there, reminding him of the people who anxiously wait for his return every night at suppertime.
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15 comments
amy @ one artsy mama
That turned out so adorable!!! LC is the same way; when we have a present for someone he’s so excited he pretty much unwraps the whole thing for them.
Tara
Isn’t it so funny… they’re almost more excited about giving a gift than they are to receive one!
Kirsten @ One Tough Mother
I love your photo cube Tara! Your girls are so cute! I think it’s sweet that Lila was so excited that she had to give her daddy the gift still in the shipping box. 🙂
Tara
It’s definitely a wonderful trait of hers – she really likes to make people happy. And thanks, Kirsten! I like how the cube turned out too!
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects
Oh, it’s so sweet! I’m sure the excitement was even better than a well-crafted presentation. 🙂
Sky
Your girls couldn’t get any cuter and clearly their Daddy is pretty enamored with them too 🙂 Your gift turned out great- the story makes it awesome!
Marilyn
Tara this photo cube is a GREAT gift idea! I agree that this is a great space saving way to display many photos! 🙂
Kadie
Too sweet! I’m sure it make him feel great that they were so excited to share it with him! I love the photo cube and your right it’s the perfect space saving way to display photos. I think my hubby needs one for his work space too.:)
Amy of while wearing heels
What a sweet and thoughtful gift. The first time Grace and I visited the mister at work he only had a picture of the dog in his office! That has long since been rectified. I love the cube and how you can add multiple pictures to one side.
Amy of while wearing heels
Oh no. I thought one side had multiple picture. Darn phone. It was just one great pictures of both your beauties. Did you add a picture of yourself?
Jen @ Girl in the Garage
What a great gift idea- Love it! And thanks for the giveaway Tara! 🙂
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet
Ahhh! I don’t think I’ve seen a photo of Mr. Suburble before! His identity is becoming less and less enigmatic! Ha ha. 😉 Anyway, this post is darling. I love your girls’ faces as they’re giving him the photo cube. And thanks for the fun giveaway! You betcha I entered!
Mel
gorgeous, the girls mustve been super proud of their gift 🙂
Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles
This is SUCH a sweet idea! And thanks for sharing the personal pics of your girls presenting it to him – what a wonderful moment! Thanks for the great gift idea!
Tara
Thank you, Laura! The girls were so proud of their present for Mr. Suburble!