On A Wintry Monday Morning

It's a cold, snow-y winter day here. My 5-year-old grandson, Mr. G., was supposed to arrive this morning to spend three days with us while his mommy and daddy attended an out-of-town conference. Following several phone calls this morning our son, Mr. J., called to say that they were not going to travel over the hazardous, snow-packed mountain passes - they cancelled their plans. A few minutes later a tear-y Mr. G. called to talk to me (I think maybe he was hoping I could talk his mom and dad into changing their mind!). We both said we were disappointed but, after a promise that I would talk to Grandpa and see when we could pick him up and bring him here to stay after the weather settles down, he seemed to feel a teeny, tiny bit better. So, my plans have changed for the next few days and I will accomplish some much-needed tasks that would have been put off until another time.


So, today I decided to share a recent gift from a dear friend of mine. She and her hubby were in Victoria, British Columbia recently. While staying at The Empress Hotel she bought a special gift to bring back to me. It is a treasure! The gift bag is wonderful.
In the bag was this beautiful box.

A look inside the box revealed this gorgeous gift.

A wonderful surprise from a very dear friend. I think it's time for a cup of tea. What a treat on a winter day.

I've been tagged to share 4 Things About Me by Katherine at Yellow Rose Arbor . Here is what I'm supposed to share:

FOUR MOVIES WATCHED OVER AND OVER:
1. Sound of Music
2. Sleepless in Seattle
3. The American President
4. You've Got Mail
FOUR PLACES I HAVE LIVED:
1. Everett, Washington
2. Bend, Oregon
3. San Francisco, California
4. Astoria, Oregon
FOUR SHOWS I WATCH:
1. Martha Stewart
2. Home Decorating/Improvement
3. Quick Fix Meals With Robin Miller
4. Semi-Homemade Cooking With Sandra Lee
FOUR PLACES I HAVE BEEN:
1. Mexico
2. Canada
3. Williamsburg, Virginia
4. St. Simons Island, Georgia
FOUR PEOPLE WHO EMAIL ME:
1. Beth (my dear friend from college days)
2. Betty (my former boss and now kindred-spirit friend)
3. My sweet daughter
4. My wonderful son
FOUR FAVORITE THINGS TO EAT:
1. Chocolate
2. Ice cream
3. French toast
4. Beef (pot roast)
FOUR PLACES I WOULD RATHER BE:
1. Someplace warm
2. Baja, Mexico (Orphanage/school/clinic)
3. Oaxaca, Mexico (Orphanage/ministry outreach to villages)
4. Any place with my sweetheart, my children and their families
FOUR THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR:
1. Spending time with my grandchildren
2. Meeting new friends
3. Getting my home organized
4. Labor Day Weekend camping with sweetheart's siblings/spouses
FOUR PEOPLE TO TAG:
1. Kathy
2. Mary
3. Paula
4. Mimi

Now you know a few more things about me that you didn't know before. A chance to get better acquainted.