Taks and I have been exceedingly lucky to receive gifts and support for the new baby from the GU masses. Cash, Clothes, blankets, DVDs, books, all kind of goodies that really take the edge off when it comes to all the things we still need to buy. Gift deliveries have slowed down since the baby shower, but are not unexpected around the house right now. Which leads me to the following story.

A few days ago we received this crazy Baby Einstein play gym. Attached was the following message:

Congratulations on the new addition from all of us at Funcom!

Now, I'm accustomed to kind words passed on from members of various game companies; but, to actually receive a gift for Ashur from a game company was a complete surprise. So, I had to comment about it here... after asking if it was okay that is. Didn't want to put a spotlight on them if they preffered to stay anonymous. They left the decision up to us. So, naturally, I'm inclined to talk about it. I mean, a game company sent my kid a brain-engaging toy. How cool is that? Afterward Taks and I joked that we would stitch game company patches on a onesie when/if we take Ash to gaming conventions etc. Trust me it was just a joke.

Thanks again Funcom and kudos on keeping that word "community" close to heart.

That really cool.

While that is great PR for them it is still really cool to see a company do something like that out of the blue.

wow, cool.

good on funcom !

Hey, as long as it doesn't come with a "Happy Fun Forehead Branding Kit" that leaves the kid a permanent ad for Funcom, bring on the freebies!

A few days ago we began receiving packages from Themis Groups, the folks now in charge of GU ad inventory. We've had a long standing relationship with Themis, and this just solidifies in our mind that the company is made up of good people. So thanks Themis folks. Every time Ash shoots a spoonful of peas at me from his "change as you grow" high chair, I'll think of you!