Thursday, April 14, 2011

All Work and No Play....

...brings flowers from DH's job....for me?? Well, I realize DH has been moving heaven and earth working, but what a nice gesture! And tulips are just so beautiful to me - I think I love this thoughtfulness - much thanks.

OK, where did the time go? The good news is my mom is moving in with us this weekend. The bad news is...none. Well, other than preparing, packing, and moving....LOL. But with a beautiful end result, so I'm not complaining! I just want her to be happy here, you know?


Mail was surely my friend in March. For my BD, Nancy sent this beautiful scissor keep and scissors (note the personalization - :). I was just thrilled with it - thanks so much, Nancy!


The mail also brought one of Karen's monthly Ornament Gifts. Turns out my name was drawn in March - how cool. This is just adorable! It will look lovely on my tree this Christmas and is much appreciated.

Stitching has been hit and miss, but I'm almost finished with my part on Karen's RR and will be sending it back home. Will post pics next time.
The sun is shining and it's truly spring, finally. Hope you all have a blessed day!

35 comments:

Shari said...

the tulips are gorgeous!!!!! Lucky you..
and your two gifts from the mail box...how precious they BOTH are!!!
enjoy having your mom with you...glad the end results are happy results!

Unknown said...

The tulips are so pretty!
Love both of your parcels, your very lucky!
Good luck with the packing for your mum.

Nan said...

Those are some nice gifties the mailman brought you :-)
Enjoy your time with your mom. Its so nice to hear the excitement in your "voice".

lynda said...

What a beautiful scissor keep! And the ornament is lovely too. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers...lucky for you to get such a wonderful surprise!

Karen said...

I love your scissor pocket! Love how vibrant the colors are... such a great gift. Glad you like the ornament.

Good luck with moving this weekend.... happy stitching!

mdgtjulie said...

Everything is just lovely. The flowers are gorgeous, and I love the colors Nancy chose.

Yvonne..... said...

I love "just because" flowers. They always mean so much more to me when they arrive on a day other than a holiday. Beautiful scissor keep too!!

CameoRoze said...

The tulips are lovely! Aren't we lucky to be married to great guys!?

Faye said...

So glad you are home!! Enjoy the time with your mom....and the beautiful gifts you have been showered with~~~

Anonymous said...

Carolyn

I love Tulips! Those are gorgeous and what a sweet husband you have.

The scissor keep is very pretty. What a cute ornament.

Enjoy your spring weather!

Karen said...

Nancy does such an awesome job with those scissor keeps, doesn't she?? Your tulips are beautiful, as is the ornie :) Good luck with the move! I can't wait to see my RR :)

DJ said...

Hi Carolyn, it's been a while since I've visited your blog, and I see you've been incredibly busy!! What a thoughtful gesture for hubby to bring spring inside for you to enjoy!! Love your stitching (from the previous post too!) You'll soon be done with the alphabet! It's wonderful news to hear you'll be having your Mom move in. I'll be praying for an easy transition for all of you! Happy Belated Birthday! *Hugs*

StitchinKat said...

You must be busy to go an entire month without blogging! My hubby brought home hyacinths not long ago, and I need to plant the bulbs soon. Good luck with the move of your Mom, it will make her live and your's much easier! When things have calmed down, we can finally get our birthday gifts exchanged!

COUSON said...

What a lovely scissors keep!You're lucky!Love.Couson

Meari said...

Great gifts, and pretty flowers.

I hope the move goes smoothly and you all have a ball living together.

Kay said...

Those flowers are beautiful, the gifts you got in the mail are so beautiful as well! Enjoy your visit with your mom.

Hopblogger said...

April must be your lucky month. Look at all of the nice gifts you have received & the biggest one is your mother!
Love everything.

Anonymous said...

Your tulips are beautiful what a thoughtful gift. Your gifts are beautiful as well.

Marl

Carol said...

There is nothing like going to your mailbox and discovering a gift from a stitching friend, is there Carolyn? Both are wonderful :)

Unknown said...

Beautiful tulips - what a nice thing for them to do!

Speaking of nice, how cool are both your gifties. They are so different, and both so pretty.

Glad you are going to have some quality time with your Mom.

Daffycat said...

Flowers brighten the house so much. Enjoy those lovely tulips, Carolyn!

The scissor keep from Nancy is so nice, such beautiful stitching and finishing.

OMG you were drawn for one of Karen's ornies? Sooo lucky! It is really beautiful.

Katrien said...

beautiful flowers.
What lovely gifts!

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wow the mail was awful kind to you what beautiful gifties!

Kathy Ellen said...

Lovely tulips to light up your home with "springtime"! Your two needlework gifts are very special. What a unique Quaker scissor's keep. Did your friend design it? The lovely Christmas ornament will definitely be a very special addition to your Christmas tree!

How wonderful that your mother will be coming to be with you. The time spent with our loved ones is so precious. You are a very loving and caring daughter.

Angie said...

Love the flowers. And ooo to packages. Always fun.

stitchesnscraps said...

Ohh, you lucky girl! They are beautiful! And flowers too! They are lovely!

Melissa

Vikki Gable said...

What great mail! Love the scissor fob!

too_busy_to_stitch said...

Lovely gifts - and flowers too. Enjoy the time with your mum - I can tell that you will! I still miss my mum after eight years tbh, even though we had some ups and downs.

Carol's Stitching said...

The flowers are gorgeous! Lucky you and a wonderful husband.... I love the scissor fob. Happy Stitching!

Nancy M said...

So glad you liked it and enjoyed my "personalization"! Beautiful tulips...mine aren't blooming yet and with the snow today, they may be delayed! Glad that everything is going well with your mom moving in.

Siobhán said...

The tulips are beautiful! I love your gifts, too.

Best of luck getting your mother all settled in!

Sherry said...

Beautiful flowers. How sweet of him. What great gifties you recieved.

marylin said...

Happy Easter !
bisous bisous

JessB said...

Hi, Carolyn- Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have been reading yours too, but not very good at making comments this year. Love the flowers- they are so springy and happy. Easter blessings!

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