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Kiki,
I am so sorry, I keep dropping the ball! First off, that sunset looked amazing! Second, the craft night was a success. I got home late last night because Miss S hosted and I stayed after to help clean. Sadly, I did not win a prize for my awesome cookies :( Other than that the night was very fun. Christmas music, treats, and crafts, what more could you ask for?
We made pine cone garland, frames, and ornaments. I have to say I am not a fan of my ornament. It's cute but I feel I did not make it as cute as I know I could. boo to that. But the frame and garland turned out. I got home and made Mr.I put the garland up right away. The garland I found on pinterest, of course. The other crafts Miss S and I thought of on our own(yes, sometimes I actually do have ideas). I also made spiced hot chocolate. A favorite of mine! I know you are the recipe girl but this is just too good not to post.

Spiced Hot Chocolate: (this is doubled)
2/3 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
8C milk
2/3C sugar
1/2tsp nutmeg
1tsp cinnamon
Melt sugar, chips, and 1C milk until they melt and just comes to a boil. Then stir in the rest of milk and spices. Heat through but do not boil. Transfer to crock pot and there you go! Yummy drink for the night :)

Here are the pictures of my crafts. The frame we bought at Micheal's for $1, spray painted them, and the yarn bow I made is the easiest thing possible. You just wrap yarn around 3 fingers until it is as thick as you want. Take it off, cinch in the middle and tie yarn around the middle and you have a bow. Add a button and its done :) I am going to make a little Christmas quote to go on the inside of it.

 

LOVE YOU and give those monsters kisses from Tia! I miss them so much. I had a sobfest on Wednesday and Mr.I said do you need a hug? He knows me so well. It does get harder each time, especially now that the kids are older and can  play together. Ugh, okay I am going to go now and cry some more.