[missPenny]

Well, my favorites and the girls' favorites usually differ!

Penny's favorite was a blue stuffed teddy from the fall exchange last year. Man she went nuts for that thing. Still does! Riley's has been her little pink fleece blanket from the last exchange. And, of course, they both go nuts over the bully stix.

My favorite items have been clothing. We received the CUTEST tank for Riley in the winter exchange this year that said "If you think I'm cute, you should see my Mom." I was so thrilled to have something that fit her... and that sparkled! The last exchange we received a couple of dresses that I never would've picked out for Riley, but I love them on her. So I'm thrilled our buddy opened my eyes to additional styles of clothing that look cute on her.

I think that's what I like best about exchanges. You receive items you'd never splurge on or items that you'd never considered or even found before... and it just expands what we can give to our furkids!