I sent the Pack n Play because I just wanted to send something completely utilitarian for their new studio. All I could think of was them lugging baby stuff back and forth in the cold from the house to the studio. I also know that she receives SO much stuff and even if she couldn't use it herself, she could maybe use it at her mom's house, or also even donate it to the children's shelter. Any of those would have been super fine with me. Like many of you, Laura has changed my life and brought so much enjoyment to it. And obviously Laura isn't the only one... think David Goggins LOL. ;) And there are many others. But Laura and Aaron are something so special. I'm just so grateful, I couldn't help myself. So I wanted to give her something she could use, or pass on to someone in need, if she couldn't. Just a simple thank you for all the light she has brought into my life.

Hey guys! We are incredibly late in posting this mail time (so sorry). We filmed it before Samantha Grace arrived and just haven’t had a great chance to get it together until now. 🤪 Hope you enjoy! ❤️ - Laura

The wee bonnet and poem was so moving!

So nice of the gentleman to make a donation in your name to the children's organization. That's an excellent gift.

Glass or no glass, that lantern is spectacular.

Wow! How thoughtful is the pack and play!

I don't care that I'm an old man 😆 and teared up when you read the little bonnet poem 😭! Our daughter turns 20 and our son 16 both in March and you're right...time simply flies. Love you and your precious family!

My jaw dropped when I seen that GORGEOUS lantern at the end. Holy moly!

That CAT QUILT! Tons of work and money into that, how thoughtful!

I really hope you guys enjoy the cat quilt. It was a labor of love from my mom and I and Norman. Lol. There are washing instructions in the package as well as a personal label on the back. Congrats on Samantha Grace!! Beautiful name.for a beautiful baby!!

You should do a Fan Garden, with all the seeds that you got in the mail.

I know these mail times take a lot of time and energy to film. I just love watching you open all the lovely things that people send you. It gives me great ideas for gifts as well. I hope you keep doing them. You deserve it all.

Happy Birthday to Benjamin! 🎂🛻🎊🎁

The pick n play from Rita is such a sweet gift. All of them are but oh my how much thoughtfulness.❤️ So many lovely gifts. There should never be any question how much you and your family are loved.❤️❤️❤️

Loved this mail time. The bonnet turning into a handkerchief really got me. 🥺

So many beautiful things. The two dresses from Puerto Rico are incredible !

OMG RITA!! That is very generous!!😃 WOW!

I love the cat quilt-so pretty- there is a lot of work in quilts, that anyone who doesn't quilt will not realize. I am going to try to find the pattern.

Yay,!! You opened mine! My daughter was so excited, we have been waiting patiently and a perfect day to watch, we are having a snow storm here right now! I'm so glad you liked them! 🎀

What a brilliant idea to send you a pack and play for the studio. So many talented and generous people. Can't wait to see Samantha is some of those outfits.

I am so glad you like it! You have been a HUGE inspiration to me so I just wanted to send you something to say Thank You! Thank you for sharing your garden and your family with us!

This is a testament of how much you are loved by your viewers.

I love watching your video's. I am from Europe from Romania next to Moldova. When I heard Moldova in Europe and the beautiful flower seeds. I got excited. I don't hear that often people from Europe on your KZfaq channel. :)

That Lantern is just stunning and I'm in love with it! I can't wait to see what you make out of it.

I was crying when you read the poem about the bonnet 😭. So sweet.

Hi Laura, I agree with Aaron, that beautiful antique cage can and should be repaired. Can’t you picture it in the Hartley? Dreamy!

love you popping goodies in your mouth! lol... you need the energy after all of the unpacking! I think it shows how much you are loved. i know you all brighten my days!!!

I'm from Germany and was overjoyed to see you got a Rosenthal dish. I have my mother's treasured Rosenthal dishes. Rosenthal is a famous porcelain company in Germany. People really love ❤️ you and your family. So excited to see all those darling clothes for Samantha Grace and toys/books for Benjamin. Even the kitties got a treat.

I started watching you back in April, 2020, when pretty much everything was on lockdown, and you and your family have brought so much joy, knowledge, and laughter to me. I started tearing up when you opened my gift on camera, and I was weeping when you read that poem about the wee bonnet. Your acknowledgment and appreciation of my gift to you is so heartfelt, and that’s what makes you so genuine. Thank you for being you. There is no one else more you-er than you!

Your viewers are just so beyond fabulous and generous I however can't imagine how overwhelming receiving all that must be. And the time to open and store it all!

I am overwhelmed with the kindness and love portrayed 💕

Rita, what a generous, and thoughtful, soul you are!!!! Samantha Grace is never going to have to wear the same outfit twice. So fun!

The cat quilt took a long time to make , unless you are a quilter you have no Idea the love and time that goes into making something like that. Someone loves you vert much.

I’m sitting here like a giddy little school girl because you finally got the beaded window crystal gift. I’m truly thankful for all the joy you bring people and it was an honor to see your face light up with joy seeing the crystals shine! Thanks again for all you share! I’m a woman 👩 but lots of people think AJ is a male name when read.😉

Love the last box, that lantern is gorgeous.

One of my favorite things about Laura opening mail is her genuine appreciation for every item. The little gingham dress would be great for a Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) costume if it fits at that time.

So special! The bonnet with poem is amazing....what a beautiful gift. Thanks for sharing.

The glass and brass lantern is exquisite!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Crystal! Fabulous work on the outfit and blanket! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 My mouth dropped when you pulled that lantern planter miniature garden gazebo out 😳

YAH! Mailtime! I just love that you share these beautiful and thoughtful gifts with us.

Love watching mail time. God blessing all of you.

people can be so kind, it warms my heart, that bonnet and poem though! brought a tear! such a lovely idea x

You have got to show us Amanda Grace in the watermelon outfit when she is old enough to wear it!! SO CUTE!!!

This so melts my heart to all the beautiful gifts and cards!! You guys are so loved!!🥰

I’m so glad you opened Mary’s on camera. Even though I don’t think I had any of her books growing up, I immediately recognized the style of her illustrations. She’s marvelous! What a sweet gift.

Laura that was sooo fun! Thank you for sharing your life with us❣️

i love the cat quilt, great job!

Hi Laura, I just want to let you know that some essential oils are bad for pets, just in case you plan to use a diffuser. I’ve experienced it with my dog. I love watching your planting videos and have been watching some of the older stuff as I wait for spring!

HEY YOU TWO GIVE SO SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. BLESSED BE TO two WONDERFUL 2 SOULS

WOW, outstanding cat quilt!❤️

The out pouring of love and care to you and your extended family is such a testimony of who and what you represent to those of us who follow you! What a wonderful commentary on a family that chose to bless everyone with their talent and passion.....

Oh, that last piece...dreamy. I am certain you can find someone to replace the broken glass. What a lovely gift (as are they all, but this is SO you)! And the dresses from the seamstress in Puerto Rico! Precious. Wont find such quality in stores. It’s so fun to see the thoughtful gifts you receive! These videos are some of my favorites:)

I love to see and hear about all the things people send. Everyone sends such beautiful, touching and creative things and im always writing down and trying to hear about childrens books, and products that are handy. And oh my the beautiful antiques and ornaments are just perfect. And the sweet handmade blankets and clothes...I cried, laughed and ooh and aaahed the whole time....its one of my favorite times....and its so neat how a garden channel and a community combines...so needed in this time of upheaval and seclusion.

You are so deserving of everything good.. You've been such an inspiration to many.. And also educational 😉

“Gomphocarphus. I’m not going to say it!” Lmbo!!!

You guys send Amazing gifts WOW! ✨

That bonnet and poem, just lovely....almost made me cry, sigh, excited to see my baby next week, the lantern is just lovely, and that white outfit from Puerto Rico, lovely...

I’ve commented before, but I have to say it again. . . .the gifts your fans send to you is a testament of just how many people across the world whose lives you have touched.

Love the mail times! Thank you for taking the time to do them. I love seeing what everyone sends, it gives me ideas for gifts! All your videos just make my days so much better💕

Oh Rita. That was so awesome!

So many wonderful people sending heartfelt gifts and messages to you! I can feel the love through the screen and it warms my heart. Thank you for sharing and give the sweet baby a squeeze from me.

"And this jar has a chicken on it!" You're just so dang cute!! 😂

Loved it when you pronounced peOnies. That’s the way I learned to say it as well. I grew up in the Tri Cities, WA and my grandfather, who lived next door to me, grew the most beautiful peOnies and always had a bouquet of them for me to take home with me when they were in season. He would sell them to the public around Memorial Day. He had an old, hand painted, red and white sign he would put in front of his house that said “Peonies 4 Sale.” People loved his peOnies. 🥰

You guys are so loved. Beautiful gifts.Its like Christmas all over again. Thanks for this Laura.

So lovely to see you open your gifts from admiring gardeners! It brings me joy to see the smile on your face! God bless you and your family.xx

That bonnet and poem was beautiful! I wonder how she made it? I would love to be able to do that for future grandchildren. I am amazed at the wonderful things people send you out of the kindness of their heart 💜. You bring so much joy to your fans! 😊

Goodness that bonnet, such a precious gift! I wish I knew the name of that poem.

I love mail time videos!! It just shows how you impact people’s lives. Thanks for sharing your lives with us!

Loved this video. Been feeling down and this gave me so much joy to see the kindness of others during such challenging times. All those gifts helped support business during these difficult times and I’m sure many things will go to others that are in need. You accept the gifts with so much appreciation and gratitude but then you give to others what you can not use or fit into your life. I think of all the extra cars and tractors, clothes and blankets going to children’s hospital or to homeless shelters. What a beautiful thing to receive so much love and then pass it on to others. Thank you 💜

So many beautiful things for Baby Girl, people are so talented. The story of the bonet that turned into a handkerchief was beautiful, could you post that, I would love to have that saying for keeps?

other than planting in the studio , this is the perfect place for mail time....lot's of room for the empty box toss lol

I just love mail time videos, & especially this one. Such wonderful gifts for a wonderful family! Hope you don’t stop doing them. They bring such joy to all of us. God Bless your Family.

That belly cast would make a great container for plants! People just love you! You’re family is just precious. ❤️

I watch 2 acres evolving. He does some nice things.

So so blessed. Such amazing generous subscribers. ❤

I LOVE your mail times. They make me cry and laugh. Your followers are so talented. The knitted dresss and blanket made me cry. It was so sweet and beautiful. And the bonnet to turn into a handkerchief for her wedding day! I have a couple of my Meme's handkerchiefs. I also cry at Cardinals because they were my Dad's favorite. I used to sit and watch Dad's feeders from the window in the winter just to see the Cardinals and Robins. As a child we don't think about the fact the simple things we enjoy are going to be such great memories later.

It’s a bit cold here in Buffalo! So excited to sit down after homeschooling the kiddos and dive into this video. Many blessings everyone. 💗

I would have to say Laura and Aaron, I don't mind how late your video's are. I just love it when I go on KZfaq and there is a video from Garden Answer, just makes my morning to sit with my breakfast and or a coffee. And I think that we "ALL" understand why. Little Samantha Grace is a gorgeous little Angel. 👼

I love watching the mail videos, you have so many thoughtful followers. I loved the gentleman who made a donation in your name to a worthy charity. A beautiful idea, there are so many in need right now. I think graciously receiving all of these gifts as you do could be just the first step to also paying it forward as I'm sure you do Laura and Aaron. Your channel has greatly blessed my life. You show us a love of the good things in life! Thank you and God bless you!

Always enjoy watching you open your gifts from around the world.

Love the “ wellies”( rain/ garden-boots)

Wow, Rita! How incredibly thoughtful and generous of you :- )

Wow, this is wonderfully cool to see all the love from your fans. We're one big family! Congratulations on such a beautiful family.

Thank you for posting! What a treat today...it’s raining where I am and is the perfect vid to get cozy.

What beautiful gifts . Really enjoyed this .

You are loved Laura. Or I should say, your family is loved. By this time we've already seen baby girl.. but everything is so precious and sweet. Miss you in the mornings.

Please don’t stop doing the mail unboxing! We enjoy them so much

You are such an inspiration to so many of us on this site. I was never so much into horticulture but you've definitely have motivated me. You're complete kindness and the love that I feel from you through these videos Thank You God bless you and your family, and keep doing what you do.

that pack&play was so thoughtful and sweet!

Hi Laura, enjoyed your mail time again as usual. Wow, what a stunning lantern. I cant wait to see what you going to do with that.

That nutcracker calendar was so cute!

Great gifts!!!! Omg every time I watch the mailtime videos it feels like a baby shower ☺️ so special

@" oh, that's a chocolate covered oreo right there".... Laura cracks me up with her responses to the treats. My inner Goodie Goblin understands completely.😁🤗

You and your family is so special to us, your followers. God bless. I hope at some point you regularly continue the Mail time. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

I so love how your fans love you! Amazingly generous is the Pack n Play and all peeps gifts! I love you loving your mail time. Another fun fun baby shower for us to enjoy you enjoying!!

Love your Mail Times. The Bonnet Poem was wonderful and made me tear up. What a special gift. Gifts are always fun. Thank you Laura & Aaron.

Everything was proof of all the love from your viewers to your family. The poem & bonnet really choked me up. So sweet!

This was like a mail in baby shower!

wowsers!! well, that was quite the "finale" :) so many talented and thoughtful fans out there; you can just feel the love and the thought! that goes into the things they send... if we could just bottle up all this love and spread it around the world, what a wonderful world, eh? gardeners are the best!! you and Aaron are such an inspiration to so many of us... thank you for sharing your lives, and thank you to all those people who showered "our" affection on them!! :)

That bonnet and poem had me in tears 😭😭. What a thoughtful gift!