I am in awe of what I just unpacked. I can hardly believe it.

I’ve been a tuba player for 14 or so years. I’ve always seen instruments as Christmas ornaments. You know, trumpets, French horns, violins, flutes, etc. However, in all my years of searching, I have NEVER found a tuba ornament. Every year I’m on the lookout for a tuba ornament once shops get their Christmas stuff out. Never in 14 years. And today, I open my package for this exchange and… a tuba ornament. How? Where? Why? WHAT?!?!

AND ALSO — An adorable paw print photo frame. What a beautiful compliment to the tuba! My cat’s name is Aurora since my gifter wanted to know, hehe. Now I have to find the right photo of her to pop in there.

One of the best gifts ever of all time. You just made my Christmas the absolutely merriest it could ever be.