Delightful Surprise!

My mailman left me a sweet little package this
weekend.  I love finding packages and letters
in my mailbox.  Seems like we don't get many
of those anymore---just lots of junk mail.
Everything is done with the computer.  So, you
can imagine how excited I was to see a
package addressed to me!

Of course, it had to be opened immediately.  I
can never wait!  And this is what was on the
outside of the package.  It was wrapped in white
tissue paper and red ribbon and these sweet little
ornaments tucked in amongst the ribbon:

They look so much cuter hanging on my tree!

Tearing off the tissue paper---yes, I tear off
paper because I get so excited---was this:

I sat there admiring this beautiful little snowman
wall hanging with tears in my eyes.  I couldn't
believe my friend Karen had made this for me.
The picture does not do it justice as the fabric
and colors are so much more vibrant.  And,her
stitching and quilting is awesome! 

She knows how I love snowman and designed
this just for me!  How lucky and blessed am I!
I told her it is going in my room, but I've since
decided that it is going in my family room where
everyone can see it and enjoy her becautiful
workmanship.  That way, I don't have to keep
my room in perfect order to show it off when
visitors come.

Thank you, Karen, for your wonderful gift
of friendship and for sharing your talents with
me.