A Good Mail Day


Yesterday was an excellent wonderful fun mail day.  I received not one but two packages-how fantastic is that??  First off is my swap partner's package.  I was ever so lucky to have Jen pull my name.  Look at the wonderful gifts, wash clothes and yes there is an image of a chicken.  Lovely lace weight yarn so pink and soft.  The best present was the one her daughter insisted on tucking inside the box.


Two brightly colored balls for Frodo!!  So here are some blurry poor action shots of my little Frodo enjoy the presents :)


Did you know he loves to take a ball and toss it up into the air?  I think in his past life he might have been a circus performer.  Thank you Jen for your thoughtfulness.  Thank you Amanda from Sweet potato claire blog for organizing this wonderful swap.


Also in the mail, I received a skein of Loft from Andee who blogs at Match the Pictures.  Thank you for the lovely skein in such a beautiful neutral shade.



Comments

  1. DonnaFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Jen did an awesome job! I love that even Frodo got a little something.

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    You had a great mail day Karen.
    I think it is so sweet that Ree wanted Frodo to have a gift and I can't wait to see what you knit with that pretty yarn.

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  3. AnkeFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Those are some wonderful swap goodies you received!! Looks like Frodo likes his, too. :-)

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  4. spriteFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    What yummy mail! It's always such fun to receive packages -- and to see what other people get.

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  5. Deb J. in UtahFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    What fun surprises! I love this!

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  6. debby emadianFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Oh what lovely mail you received. I especially lovely the soft grey loft wool. Gorgeous. How sweet that Frodo got a gift too. I had a parcel in the post today as well, some lovely tea from china. I love when packages arrive...it's just like Christmas all over again.
    Enjoy all your lovely things.
    debx

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  7. JanetFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    It was a great mail day! Beautiful yarns and cloths. And how sweet to include something special for Frodo.

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  8. Kim February 27, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Happy mail days are the best!

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  9. Project TaraFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    It's so fun to get surprises in the mail. Love that there was a little something for Frodo, too.

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  10. Judy S.February 27, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Well, that was a nice day, wasn't it? Love the baby and mama llama picture!

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  11. SueFebruary 27, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    There's nothing like getting a surprise in the mail. What a nice swap partner you have. Those wash cloths are so lovely. And that pink yarn--divine. I love the Loft yarn from Andee, too. Happy day! ♥

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  12. LisaFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    So sweet! Lucky Frodo and you! :)

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  13. KrugthethinkerFebruary 27, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Fun! A good mail day is a day to celebrate indeed!

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  14. Annie CholewaFebruary 28, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    What fabulous parcels - I'll be interested to see how you get on with the Loft - and Frodo is just too cute :)

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  15. stephFebruary 28, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    talk about a great box of goodies!!!! I love when the mail holds something besides bills!

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  16. AndeeMarch 1, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    Yay I'm glad you got the yarn!

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  17. flyingjenMarch 3, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    How sweet of her to think of Frodo!

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