the reason we like to have pictures...or AT LEAST an acknowledgment that they opened the presents and either liked them or hated them...is because we spend a lot of time and energy trying to make sure we get stuff or SB will like. I'm not saying that pictures are a "must"...because each circumstance is different. but to hear wether or not they enjoyed their gifts, in my book, is common courtesy.
I am one that posted that my SB went M-I-A and she got super offended because she was sick. it was a good couple...if not several weeks after she got the box before she actually read my thread and then posted pics. she got very offended that I could possibly be upset that she didn't post anything about it. She posted that she received the box, and said thank you, but that she hadn't opened it yet. then that was it. I never knew if she opened it, if she liked or hated what we got her...or anything. so she is now very ill about the whole thing. and I am left thinking..."don't i have a right to know wether or not she even opened the box?? or if she liked what I spent a lot of money and time on??". I know that she would have felt the same way had her SB not posted about her gifts. It's all part of the excitement and fun of it all.
I am participating in the next GE. I loved it. I had a GREAT time shopping and the anticipation of what is to come is the best part of it. the "hints" are soooooooooo fun. and seeing so many people excited and happy and coming together in a friendly manner is something I really am looking forward to. I hope that this time, it does not get ugly for anyone. It really should be a fun time.
I can't wait to see what precious baby I can shop for next
