(Had to get sock yarn to teach mom--always a good excuse) and the rest is some early birthday presents from B & A and DH. B & A = twin brother and sister-in-law. My DH laughed at my brother and I as we discussed our respective B-day presents:
B: Hey sis! do you know what you are getting me for my b-day?
L (me): Nope!
B: Well, I'm placing a book order Monday and there is this book...it costs...I can order it all to save on shipping...
L: sounds super! do you know what you are getting me?
B: Nope!
L: Well, I'm placing this yarn order. Do you want to put the same amount towards my yarn?
B: Sure!
L: Okay, we're even. Happy B-Day!
B: Happy B-day!
I guess you've got to be a twin (or we're just weird) because DH didn't get this...he just laughs (in a horrified manner). So thanks for the B-day present brother and sis! You "picked" out just what a wanted!
I've never tried Knitpicks Palette yarn. It is fingering weight, so I wanted to try it, but it may be a little scratchy, but for the price I wanted to see what it was like! Oh and I love the purplish gloss yarn! So much to knit....so little time!
The other package.....
an unexpected thank you from Starbucks! I have one of their credit cards....it's how I feed my habit. See they give you rewards in terms of a Starbucks gift card that they automatically load for you. I rarely pay for Starbucks (so expensive), but I love it. So it is my special treat with my rewards. Anyway...I guess they had some issues 2 weeks back where you couldn't access your rewards (I didn't notice) but they sent my 1lb of coffee for the inconvenience! I can't complain!
The yarn looks beautiful! I'm getting very excited about seeing you and knitting together. Last night at Bunco I showed Aunt J the socks you made me (she didn't understand my excitement at knitting with you until she saw them). Love you!
ReplyDeleteI thought your conversation with your brother was funny. Nice presents he picked out for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you. Have fun with your yarn.
ReplyDeleteI totally get the b-day story. I think that is so cool!
ReplyDeleteWe have a Starbucks within walking distance. Fortunately for me, I don't drink a lot of coffee, but can't resist going up for a double (or quad) espresso now and then.