Gifts that are Perfect

I have been lusting for a better digital camera for some time now. The first digital I got was in 1997 - and it was a Kodak. Good for it's time. Next,I got a Sony Mavica (also a gift from DH) -it is still a great camera - 4mp - uses mini cd's that don't work in my Mac. Next, was a small Olympus 4mp that we bought from a friend whose wife wanted something even smaller. I have been using that one for several years now - and it is always handy because I can carry it in my bag. I am a loyal Nikon user though - and have many Nikon SLR's (F ,FA,FE,6006 & F4S)that I have kept over the years. The F4S was just TOO heavy to carry around all of the time - and I find that I seldom take film photos any longer (sad but true) - so I had been wanting a Nikon DSLR very badly. Ta Da!!!! Now, thanks to DH, I have one - and JUST the one I wanted too. The D80 is a very versatile camera, light enough even with a long lens to tote around quite comfortably. I am thrilled. There will be a bit of a re-learning curve but I am so excited ! It's light enough to always be able to carry with me. I even got a couple of extra lenses and an ultra light tripod. YIPPEE ! I am going to make it it's own special felted case. I may even have to name this camera- I love it that much !

I am known to love socks , color and cats (not necessarily in that order) and a couple of my friends gifted my with cat socks! Lauren gave me a pair of the softest gloves I have EVER felt.....like those ultra soft, plush socks you can get these days - but for your hands ! They are in a favored teal volor too !

Janet gifted me with two sheep - well - in my name anyway - through the Heifer Project. She knows how much I love sheep and wool. What a wonderful gift!

Sarah sent some of her luscious hand dyed fabrics - and a pair of dyed orange socks that are "the cat's meow" ! Will I be able to cut this stuff is the question ! She was disappointed, I think, that I had not sent hert af elted bag. I honestly did not think she would like to have one ! I stand well corrected and told her I will send her a bag - just made for her.

Bose !! WoW Bose! I never expected this gift - Bose over the ear head phones that make my IPod sound like heaven on earth. I am, truly, very surprised at the quality of the sound that these head phones produce. A amazing difference -- no kidding ! Lauren is the one who suggested these to DH. She got a pair - and I knew I could not afford to get them .

I was certainly blessed with many riches this year - and am gratefuyl for each and every thing !