"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Friday, January 7, 2011

A Surprise Gift

My sister gave me a random gift . . . not for Christmas . . . not for my Birthday . . . she had seen these dishes and got them for me.

I especially like this one . . . it's called a pasta dish, but very nice for dips. She mentioned that she had to get them because they had my name on them. I was somewhat surprised because I don't have anything blue in my house.

I turned over the plate and saw what she meant . . . you may need to click on the picture to see . . . sorry, I should have done a retake.
How sweet is that? She figured we may like to use them for dessert, knowing it's a nightly habit for us.
Last night my H came home from a business trip and dessert for two was waiting. For the recipe you can go to Mennonite girls can cook today.

21 comments:

Kathy ~ Artful Accents said...

These could very well have MY name on them...I love them! They would look nice with some kind of lemon dessert on them...blue and yellow are just so nice together. I have loads of blue in my house, in fact my friends tease me about my blue obsession! :-) It just makes me happy. You have a thoughtful sister!

Karin said...

Wow, that's a thoughtful gift! That recipe looks yummy! Now to get my second cup of coffee and enjoy!

Lovella ♥ said...

OH so sweet Anneliese. Those gifts that someone buys because the gift reminds them of us or just because they care are the sweetest. I like the design.

Vicki said...

Your name IS on them, how sweet is that?! What a thoughtful gift. I have one Noritake dessert plate hanging on my wall that has my granddaughter's name on it. I can't wait til she's grown up enough for me to give it to her...

Laura said...

How sweet, I once got some dishes for my sister who's name is Adeline, and they had her name on the back. I've also made that recipe and it is a hit. Love your blog,
Laura

rachel joy said...

so pretty, they look like they are cream and black on my screen. And that dessert will be added to my growing list of MGCC recipes I plan to try!

Larissa Joy said...

So pretty! And delicious dessert too!

ellen b. said...

Now that's a sister after my own heart LOL! Beautiful Anneliese and it's good you put them to good use right away! :o)

Bev K said...

Those are the best gifts to give and receive. They are lovely - a nice touch to dress up your table.

Jo-Ann said...

What a sweet gift from your sister -- and your name on them too! Very pretty.

Beck's Bulletin said...

Wow...how fun! A gift just because....

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I'm not sure my comment went through! I said...what pretty plates! I love using a square plate for a change! ♥

Kathie said...

They're so pretty! A lovely gift from a sweet sister!

Kathie said...

PS - now I'm off to check that recipe out - looks yummy :)

Monika Thiessen said...

:) I actually picked them up because I thought Larissa might like them but changed my mind when I saw your name.

Pitterle Postings said...

Oh, I love them. There is nothing quite like a surprise gift to make you feel a little more loved and appreciated! Have a great Happy Surprise day!!

Hollace said...

What a nice gift from a sweet sister. I do really like your name, by the way.

Marg said...

Those dishes are so cute...It's fun with you get something for know reason at tall, just because someone saw something and had you in mind.
They look just perfect.

Maria said...

I love dishes ♥ These are certainly lovely ~ as is your name!

Sisters are very special people *
~Wishing you Joy~
Maria

Miss Debbie said...

Pretty dishes! And such a thoughtful gift...sweet sister!

Gwendolyn said...

Lovely plate and the dessert tradition, well it means you and your husband have time to catch up on the day's events. That's wisdom! And I see you have two forks on the one plate! That's togetherness! The Lord bless you two!