2014 was quite a rough year for our little family. We had our first military move with a child, and that in itself was enough to make the year a little rough. In September, our daughter fell into a campfire and sustained several third degree burns that required skin graft surgery and a lengthy hospital stay. It was more difficult for myself than for my daughter, as she did not miss a beat and has the most upbeat personality! One week after she was released from the hospital in late October, my husband was deployed throughout the holiday season . So for the holidays we set off to spend it with family and friends, as to not be alone.

We finally got home tonight and upon arrival I found 3 packages from my Secret Santa. The first I opened was a huge, adorable, squishable, Reddit stuffed thing. I immediately thought--wow this is huge and my daughter will love it! And I thought that was all my Secret Santa sent...because it was huge and awesome!

Then I found another box, and inside was a complete set of Harry Potter books. With a note saying "I hope you & your 3 year old can enjoy this special collection together-Alexis". At this point I had to take a step back, and was just overwhelmed. I started crying because it was so thoughtful and I have always envisioned having a special Harry Potter set of books just for her.

Yet another box contained a HARRY POTTER WAND, with a sweet note for my daughter!

And the last box I opened finally pulled it all together. One of the co-founders of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian sent a copy of his book "Without their Permission", with the most beautiful inscription. And a donation to The Burn Institute. An organization that helped our family out so much this year while our little one was in the hospital. Check them out here: http://www.burninstitute.org/

So, as I sit here still crying from the shock...Thank you Alexis. From the bottom of my heart-thank you!!!!!!! P.S. My daughter is asleep right now, but I will post pictures when she sees everything in the morning! :D