Alice Jean

A very good combination. So guess what was in the mail today? Correct, coffee and chocolate. Zinzia spoiled me today with this package. I have to say I did not expect the parcel at all, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found it at the doorstep. The chocolate and coffee are in the kitchen now, I want to save this specialty for the weekend. The crayons are in my bag, together with a small notepad. Ideal for a little girl on the road. :-) Actually there were two parcels awaiting my homecoming. The second was not a surprise - well maybe a bit because I only ordered it only this Monday and I did not expect it here this quick. Want to know what was in it? Well, coffee and chocolate goes perfectly well with a good yarn. Three skeins of Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn, from SandraSingh . Beautiful, just beautiful.

... and more. Yesterday the postman delivered a surprise package from Morgan . Dory was exited when she opened it and found all the treats. Look at this Well, sweet are definitely always very welcome with D. She adores that crocheted tiny mouse. It is very cute indeed. And what to think of that colouring- and sticker book. Just the perfect presents for a 4 year old. This is so very pretty, a crocheted pot holder. Look at the four-leaf clover, isn't that special. Representing Love, Luck, Hope and Faith. Morgan, thanks so much!

It was a surprise to find a parcel from Iva when I got home on Monday. She made me a whole lot of gorgeous stitch markers in all different colours and sizes (one can never have enough stitch markers). She also knitted a lovely dish cloth (already in use in the kitchen) and put some kitty stickers in as well. Iva, thank you so much!

Received an early birthday gift today. She is so very pleased with the necklace and the lucky charms. The fairy and frog postcard is so very precious, we've framed it. Zinzia , thanks so much, you made a little girls day!

Early this morning a box, stuffed to the nose, arrived at our home. It came from Afton , who granted my wish for fantasy books for my sons. 22 of Piers Anthony and 1 of Lloyd Alexander. And as a surprise she sent me also a whole lot of Spinnerin Sheer Delight (95.5% virgin wool/ 4.5% mirlon. Okay, that's it, I'll finally have to knit one of those gorgeous shawls I see everywhere. Thank you so much Afton!

Came through the door today! LucyJ sent a surprise parcel with 100 grams of lovely dishcloth cotton and a package of small scented gel pens. Thank you so much Lucy! I am truly pleased with it!

What can I tell about this group on Ravelry. This group is for giving without expecting anything in return, and possibly receiving gifts that you don't deserve! Today I received a wonderful gift from Morgan , a set of books. The Amber books are for Reese as he has his Dutch exam in May and reading some Dutch will be a benefit for him. Though it is very weird to read some fragments in Dutch when you just have read the English version for the second time. The other book, Ancestors of Avalon by Diana L. Paxson is for me. I love reading fantasy. Morgan, thanks so much, you rock!