Santa did her sleuthing through my past exchanges and spoiled me rotten for this gift exchange. My preferences said I don't like Jigsaw puzzles, but she certainly spoiled me by loading me up with twisty cubes and pen & paper puzzles. She even tied in my favorite color, and threw in something for my daughter to "steal".

Almost right away I got an email with a puzzle e-book for my kindle. I've never heard of Genkei puzzles but I've had fun learning about them as I work through the book.

Then today (a non-Amazon package delivered on Sunday?) I got a package with several wrapped parcels.

Something Homemade: Santa took the time to gather, print and assemble a little notebook of logic puzzled and sudokus.

Just In Case: Was a selection of her favorite pens and pencils, all in orange (including the lead) because poking around in my profile she knew it was my favorite color.

Daddy-Daughter Day: Two puzzle cubes; A Stickerless 3x3 cube included so my daughter would have something to pilfer if she so desired (she's not much of a cuber, but she liked the colors so she did take it), and a gear cube. Santa has already mixed them up to keep me honest.

When You're Looking For a Challenge! mwahahaha: A 5x5 cube, pre-scrambled.

Open Last: A very nice letter explaining why they chose each of the gifts.

I had a nice relaxing Sunday morning solving the 3x3 and 5x5, and figuring out the gear cube (I've had my eye on one of those for a while). And since I find working these puzzles very relaxing, those gifts will keep on giving. And the pen & paper puzzles will keep me occupied for some time.

Thank you Santa. You did a perfect job. Couldn't have asked for a better exchange.