oooo, girl! i am so excited for you! i love vikings. a hundred years ago my goal was to get a viking. in those days sewing machines were non -computer and based on today's costs, very inexpensive. but now.... it's a serious investment for most of us! but if he says that'll work, then that will work. however, i think it should only count as 1 birthday and half of christmas-- don't want to get too carried away and have him get out of the habit of buying you gifts.