Unexpected Package

Turning 66 next week..

I have hardly thought about it 

as much of the year 

I have said I was 66 already.

But, yesterday, the postman

came to the bottom of our front deck

and literally slid a package across

the deck to the door.

I thought it might be some sandals 

I ordered from Belks...

Note to self..

Check on sandals tomorrow!

Instead, it was a birthday package

from Tennessee, from Suzanne.

I was flabbergasted!

Anyone that knows me, knows I 

do not like opening presents early.

When I taught elementary school

and would get presents from some

of the children, for Christmas,

it was even hard for me to open

them before Dec. 25th!

My friend, Bonnie, is the opposite.

Some of Miss Bonnie has rubbed off

on me. She says to celebrate all week!

Well, technically, my week does not begin until

tomorrow, so I guess I am celebrating 

for over a week.

I guess when one turns 66,

one deserves to celebrate a lot

more than when one was truly young.

Anyway, to continue.....

Suzanne will tell you, throughout the

years, my greetings from her have

more often than not, been past the 

event....which was just fine with me.

You see, I got to celebrate after...and

that was just fine!

Lately, however, she has surprised me.

This time, I was really surprised....

EARLY, Really EARLY.

I could not resist.

I opened it upon the spot.

I am not sure the mailman was

even out of the driveway.

I wrote a thank you note immediately, 

and it has gone to the post office

but I could not resist sharing this beautiful

package. Everything was matched

to perfection and oh my goodness, such sweetness!

 The handmade, adorable card..

 Just look at this beautiful bag and tag...

And people, this is the wrapping...

NoT the GiFt!!!

 This is what was hiding inside..

Love It...

We were together, I am pretty sure,

when we came upon this beauty,

in an antique mall, in Destin, Fl.

I have not a clue how she got it

without me knowing...

See the Bakelite across the top...

And There Is More

See that card tucked into this wrapping..

Isn't it darling and so coordinated.

The wrapping is a vintage tea towel.....

Can anyone guess what is inside the wrapping?

Oh Yes...Vintage Linen Book!

I will have many hours of pleasure looking

through this book.

I was thrilled with this special, unexpected surprise

yesterday!!!!!

If you happen to be reading this, Miss Suzanne, before

your mailed Thank You arrives...

THANK YOU !

One last look at all of the beauty!

Now I am off to work on a pretty big project!