Look! Look! My Chocolate Swap package has arrived!!! Sharon hosted a Chocolate Swap and I jumped right in. My partner is Nicole and just look at all the wonderful chocolate she sent me!
There’s enough chocolate in that box to last until Easter! And, WooHoo, she included lots of See’s candy. I LURVE See’s candy — it’s my favorite candy. I even love it better than our local “gourmet” candy shop. In addition to all the See’s, look at the cute little Santa bag that has some peppermint candy in it. (I might just have to scan that little Santa in to make some cute tags for Christmas!)
And look here — Peppermint Crunch Junior Mints. I’ve never seen these before — are they common here in the US? Of course I had to try them out already and they’re yummy! I’ll be looking for them in our local stores.
So, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Nicole — I love it all!!! And my family thanks you too — Chocolate will keep my lil’ ol’ self happy while I’m wrapping and baking this holiday season — and you know that saying about when mama’s happy, everyone else is happy too. Chocolate makes it happen! And Thanks to you too Sharon for hosting!!! It was WAY fun!!!
I thought I’d also show you an old picture of TheEmptyNestChild. The wallpaper on my computer screen accidentally got deleted this week. It used to be a little box that had the Glittering Eyes* saying by Roald Dahl in it. I was pretty happy when it got deleted, ’cause it made me start hunting around for a new background picture and I came upon Scruff and his big ol’ eyes. So, I added the quote to Scruff’s picture, and now it’s the new background on my desktop. (If you want to see the quote better, you can click on the picture to enlarge it.)
I hope you’re all having a great weekend. It’s raining here and I’m hoping that the rain will knock all the leaves to the ground so I can get the yard all cleaned up before I have to go back to work in a week!
XOXO,
Anna
*”Watch with Glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.” — Roald Dahl
Oh yum, look at all that chocolate – I could have used something from that pile today!
Look at the eyes on that kitty!
Oh Anna, I’m jealous!!! Junior Mints is my all-time favorite box candy. I didn’t know they had a Peppermint Crunch version….YUM! Let me know if you find them around here! xoxoxo Junie
PS – Great picture of Scruff!
Love all the goodies you received from Nicole. Aren’t you lovin this chocolate swap? I know I am. And it’s fun to see what everyone got. And um Junie you could have participated to you know. LOL!!!! Next time you better be joining us. :-) Or I’m coming there to get you.
uummm….now that I’m looking at it in that VERY AWESOME picture….I’m thinking I should kept it for myself! LOLOL It all looks so yummy!!!! I haven’t tried those mints yet either…..saw them and had to include them! I hope you enjoy it all!!!! And I’m emailing you that cute lil image right now!
you’ve got some good stuff there girl! See’s is my fav and I gotta find me some of those peppy Jr.’s
Now where is that scratch-n-sniff internet when you need it??? Chocolate, yum! Unfortunately, I make it a rule not to have too much enter the home here….or I’ll be the size of a house.
And your pusscat is so cute! Ours doesn’t stay still long enough to be pic-snapped.
Enjoy those chocolate goodies! Don’t eat them all at once! Lucy xxx
Passing you jealousy vibes…. I LOVE Sees. Wish it was available here at more than just the airport.I really don’t care for any other candy shop candies!
Those JM look good too!
It’s too early to be staring at chocolate, and wanting some! LOL It all looks so yummy – I have not seen the Peppermint Crunch candy either. California gets all the good stuff! I absolutely love that quote by Roald Dahl – thank you for sharing, Anna! And Scruff is the sweetest kitty – beautiful glittering eyes!
Mmmmnnn chocolate! Food of life!
Love that Emptynest Child & also the quote.
I know how true that is!
Chocolate? CHOC-olate? Now you’ve really got my attention!
Your right, you do have enough chocolate to last till Easter but I bet you don’t make it till Christmas. Family will want to help you with that stash. Enjoy every wonderful mouth full.
Yummy – I LOVE mint chocolate – lucky you !!
Now how come the one time we agree on things culinary I don’t get to hear of it! Chocolate swap, what chocolate swap – where was I? Did somebody mention chocolate …
Anna, the candy looks YUMMY!!!! Lucy says Hi to Scruff. Happy Turkey Day to all. jewels
Chocolate swap, now that would make my day !!!!
I’m updating my side bar today, is it ok if I put your blog on there? ~ love Julia x
Oh yes sister I found those yummy peppermint Junior mints at Target today and look forward to testing them out before I share with others, you know in case they taste awful, LOL. Looks like you received some yummy goodies in your swap.
Happy Thanksgiving – Hugs – karen
Hi There,
I was taking a break from sewing and poured me a big glass of diet pepsi and hit up my mac for some blog reading fun….OH MY LANDS!!! I’m getting a sugar rush right now!!! I’ve gotta find those peppermint Junior Mints. Target here I come.
Also, thanks for your kind words about Daisy (my dog).
Take care and have a great day!