Came home from a long weekend away to my present waiting for me at the door! Of course I immediately put off any and all unpacking to open up my box.

Inside, I found two coloring books, an Austin (Tx) t-shirt, and an Austin mug! In addition, there was a lovely handwritten note detailing how he came to choose these for me, and how he wanted to be more personal than just some random makeup or something I might not be able to use. What he didn't know, though, was that I've actually been to Austin, TX, and LOVED it!

I was there about a year and a half ago, visiting my boyfriend for the last time before he left for a year in Afghanistan. Austin is very special to both of us for that reason. FURTHERMORE, any time I go anywhere, I COLLECT MUGS! However, I was so caught up spending time with my SO when I was there, I completely forgot to get one! I'm so completely thrilled with this gift. It was even more perfect than my secret Santa could ever have guessed! Thank you, thank you, thank you, C