Sunday, November 20, 2011

Dear Val

Finally! Your package has arrived! It took exactly 75 days to reach me.

Jingles was hanging out on the balcony, but ...

then she got a whiff of something and rushed inside to check things out.

Let the love fest begin!




Thank you for the sweet card that opens up into a sewing kit.



Thank you for the ladybug card and colorful yarn.

And thank you especially for the handmade teacup apron. I love it! I tried to get my kids to take a picture of me wearing it but they were hopeless.

The arrival of your package certainly made our day!

Val can be found at Yarni Gras. She had a giveaway in July; announced in August that I was the winner; then made the apron and catnip mouse special for us. She mailed her package to Kuwait on September 6th and I know it didn't take that long to get here, but as I've said before, mail is hit or miss in this country. Thanks again Val! I appreciate everything.

Sending best wishes and blessings to one and all. Tammy

29 comments:

hooksandyarns said...

Congrats on your giveaway win. :)

p.s. that would drive me nuts having to wait so long.

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Wow... 75 days to receive this sweet giveaway! It must have been so fun to receive it :)

Celestial Charms said...

It was worth the wait! Beautiful apron, and a gift for Jingles too. How wonderful. I'm off to visit her blog right now. Have a great day, Tammy.
Maureen

Sharon said...

Jingles really is into that mouse, isn't she? :-)

What lovely items in that giveaway!

Rizzi said...

CONGRATULATION'S MY FRIEND....YOUR GIFTS WERE SO NICE....AND I CAN SEE JINGLES IS VERY HAPPY...WHAT A CUTE IDEA.....YOUR APRON IS LOVELY.....ENJOY....
HAVE A NICE DAY......RIZZI

Diane said...

What fun to receive such a wonderful package. Your shots of Jingles made me laugh. I remember how excited my cats would get about the catnip. Crazy!! Blessings Tammy, Diane

Shane Pollard said...

Oh dear Tammy, snail mail at it's worst, but wasn't your lovely parcel worth the wait!!!

So sorry to hear the news of your ankle - take care. I did a similar thing when I was a student and I still remember hopping and hobbling to catch the trams!!!!!

Healing prayers on their way.
Shane

Susan said...

Hello Dear Tammy....I'm so glad you finally got your giveaway. So cool. Tammy, I DID get your card and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's in my "to be answered" pile on my desk. Please forgive me. You are the BEST. Sincerely, Susan

Unknown said...

WOW, 75 days. Thank goodness it got there. It's a parcel of heavenly goodness. So, nice to see treasures from a far. Enjoy your Sunday. And yes, I finally started the cooking.

Hearts Turned said...

WOW! 75 days????? That's just crazy, Tammy! But, at least it arrived intact--what a thoughtful bunch of gifts she sent you, too!

Hope your weekend has been just lovely, my friend...

Julie

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Tammy,

Congratulations on all the beautiful gifts you received and you would have been thrilled when the package finally arrived. The apron is pretty and how neat even Jingles got a pressi.

Happy new week
Hugs
Carolyn

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

That apron is just adorable (so is Jingles playing!)!!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

I'm so glad that you received your package of wonderful goodies even if it did take a long time. Jingles certainly loves the catnip and your little apron is adorable.

hugs
Sissie

La Tea Dah said...

A lovely package filled with surprises! Seventy-five days is a long time, but the contents were well worth the wait!

Unknown said...

Aren't kitties just the funniest with cat nip! They act so silly. A wonderful package of goodies and well worth waiting for.

Tanna said...

Val couldn't have made anything better for Jingles!! LOL! That is just too cute! I'll bet you are very cute in that apron, too. Lots of fun in a package that has taken a round-about journey getting to you! blessings ~ tanna

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Wow that is a long time to wait for a package but now that it is here I know your enjoying your gifts.
Love your baby playing with the mouse. How cute!
Thank you honey for coming by and leaving me such a sweet comment of encouragement.
I do know because of friends like you I am doing better and Christi will make it through too.
Sending you much love and wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving
Love
Maggie

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Happy Thanksgiving Tammy Sweetie...
Oh my what a gorgeous share today. I love seeing the face on your precious angel, Jiggles. Was that an every happy moment or what? SO worth the wait. A toy especially for Jiggles that will be loved to pieces.

75 days, wow is that ever a long time. Funny how your packages can get lost and take so long to arrive. I would venture to say if your order Christmas items they were ordered a very long time ago.

I love your gorgeous cupcake apron. That is so precious. Darn those kids. We always have to bride to get something we want. Maybe hubby will take a photo for us.

Have a glorious Thanksgiving sweet friend. Thank you for touching my life. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

val said...

I am SQUEALING with delight that it finally made it to you..and Jingles! You brighten my day so I am glad I could return the favor......even if it took forever!

Catherine said...

Looks like the long wait was worth it! Very fun!
xo Catherine

Linda said...

Lovely items to win and receive. :)

It's funny but Winston will not play with any toys if they're bigger than 1". As cute as that mouse is, he would instantly be afraid and walk away. When I was buying his stocking stuffers on Etsy, I had to make sure that I found something sooooo tiny, so that he might find 5 minutes of interest in it. Funny how different each cat is from another, but not unlike people. :)

Hope you have a good week.
I'm still not sure about if I'm going to keep up blogging or not. It's been over a week now since I've written.
Linda

Createology said...

Jingles is so adorable. A special hug from me. Your gifts are lovely. Too bad the mail took so long. Wonderful week to you dear...

Mariette's Back to Basics said...

Dearest Tammy,

So glad for you that this fantastic package finally reached you and Jingles. She is so happy with her mouse!
Love to you,

Mariette

crafty cat corner said...

I see Jingles loves his crochet mouse, it looks very similar to the sausages I have posted on my blog. My cats love them.
Briony
x

Helen Philipps said...

That package was certainly a long time arriving...but what lovely treats it contained! I loved the pictures of Jingles and the little crochet mouse, and how cute the little sewing set is.
Have a happy week.
Helen x

Twyla and Lindsey said...

What nice gifts! I love how excited Jingles was over the toy mouse. So cute! I am loving your granny squares, the black row around them is just perfect! Have a nice day! Twyla

Serena Lewis said...

Congratulations on winning Val's giveaway...awesome stuff!

I absolutely LOVED the pics of Jingles' love fest! Too cute!

~ Serena xo

Melissa said...

You just have met the most wonderful people since blogging. I swear that Jingles could have her own channel and I'm sure she would be popular. What a photogenic kitty. Love it!

Toodles,

Melissa

Anonymous said...

Jingles could possibly be the cutest cat I know!! I LOVE seeing her pictures, as her personality is written all over the pictures. No need for words...

XOXO
Renee

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