I got a totally unexpected package at my door today - and what an exciting, gigantic box it was too! The label said Ghirardelli - so I had to pick it up an shake it gently. An entire moving-box sized box of Ghirardelli chocolate? I mean, I wouldn't mind...... but that would be a LOT of chocolate...

Quick work to get it open revealed... something EVEN BETTER! (Is that possible? Yes! It is!!)

My super crazy awesome Secret Santa sent The Hobbit Board Game!!! They figured out that I am a gigantic and ridiculous Tolkien nerd, and gave me the perfect thing to occupy me while I (attempt) to patiently wait for the midnight showing of the new movie!

As if that wasn't already awesome enough, my clever, wonderful mystery person sent me a message as well. In the hints section, I suggested that something unique to their part of the world would be really cool. Well, below is the message I got... I can't figure out what they're describing! I am completely mystified, and have something to anticipate over the Holidays. I love a good surprise!

Thank you SO SO much, my wonderful Secret Santa!!