Hi Everyone! How was Christmas? How was your New Year? Sorry to run off for a few weeks… but I really wanted to work on some projects for you and take a bit of a digital break. By the way, if you have not taken a digital break before, I highly advise it!
Anyhow, unfortunately my break was not all break. We had a family member pass away, another end up in the hospital…not to mention Christmas and New Years which is always busy. Then as far as my big plans… I think I am just cleaning up the last of the technical issues that were involved to put the plans in place, now I am dealing with logistical issues. But no worries- I will of course fill you in on the goodness as it comes.
I do have 2 big announcements today though.
The first is that I am adding another writer. When I think of someone to write for this blog, I could only think of one, my ‘chocolate soul sister’. Now I have several friends that like chocolate, including all of you… but this girl knows the little crazy passion behind my love for chocolate. We have been friends for over six years, we have traveled to many places with our friends, we even have dated the same guy (eek!). Anyway, I think she will be a great addition to the blog and add to why I started it in the first place: for the love of chocolate.
From the top of Angels Landing in Zion’s National Park. This is the first trip that I met Amberlin on… and Chocolate Dad.
The second big announcement is that my husband and I are expecting another kiddo! It will be our second child and the due date is July 21. So far this pregnancy has been just as crazy as the last one… I just have a little better idea of what to expect. Although I think I have been a bit more grumpy… sorry Chocolate Dad.
One last minor announcement is that Chocolate Friday, taste reviews will be moving to Tuesday. Recipes and crafts will remain on Mondays and Sweet Thursday will remain unchanged. When Amberlin posts, it will be on Wednesdays.
Anyway, thank you for letting me take a break, I really needed it. I had a great time and I am excited to be back and share more chocolate!
Congratulations! on Everything! I have started a new blog for grandparents http://grandmotherdiaries.com/ So while you are still growing your family, I am entering the second phase of life and doing the grandmother thing. It will be a great year for both of us!
I know my mom enjoys the grandmother thing… and I did not know you were starting a new blog! Not busy enough? Anyway, off to a great year!
Congratulations! A second child will make your life crazy, but there is something very special about it all (once you get past the grumpiness of pregnancy…I’ve been there!) You will need chcoolate now more than every before!
Yes, yes- bring on the chocolate. Pregnancy is fine this time around, actually better than last time… which is where most of my apprehension lies.
Thanks for coming by today!
Congrats on the baby…and look forward to reading from Amberlin— I <3 the Big Brother pix!!!
I should write a story on what it took just to get that picture… i.e. just because you go to a kids studio does not mean they are good with kids. Thanks for the well wishes… I hope it is easier than last time around.
Congratulations on your impending addition! And I look forward to reading the work of your “chocolate soul sister”.
I’m happy to have found you through VoiceBoks
Love Voiceboks. We have had a lot of great adventures together… plus she lives by a chocolate museum! I have already requested a write up on that.
Thanks for coming by today!
Welcome back! Great to hear the news, too. Twice as nice.
P.S. I really hope you name the next kid something chocolate-themed, like Cocoa. I’d even start a petition.
You are more than welcome to start a petition… but no, I am not that crazy.
Thanks for coming by today!
Don’t worry Chocolate Mom, I’ve come to expect pregnant to mean grumpy even when you say you’re not grumpy!
Wink wink…
-Chocolate Dad
Congrats! I have become a huge fan of your blog (found you through VoiceBoks). Chocolate lovers must stick together, lol.
Absolutely… there is just something to be said about chocolate buddies. I hope to see you back here for more.
Congrats on both of your big announcements! Your birth announcement couldn’t be more precious. Hope you’re enjoying lots of chocolate in lieu of wine!
Definitely, no wine in this house. Thanks for coming by today!
Congratulations on your baby! How exciting. This is my first visit to your blog and I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts.
Thanks! It will be fun to welcome a new little one… hopefully they like chocolate! I hope to see you back for more chocolate!
Yes, taking a ‘digital’ break is important for me as well… congratulations to the blog addition, and congratulations on the addition to your family, that is super sweet….
Thanks! As I mentioned… I do hopefully have a few more surprises in store if everything works out! Thanks for coming by today!
Welcome back. WOW! You have been busy even if you took a cyber break. I love your direction and look forward to coming along as you grow. Congrats on you new coming family addition. That is awesome news.
We were busy for sure and more than that. We need to catch up… hopefully I can get done what I want to with the blog this year. Probably later than sooner though!
I recently found your blog and am thrilled to see it’s all about Chocolate! You see, I’m a Chocolaholic myself
Having a son with Life Threatening Allergies has made me have to learn to make changes in our foods. All t his is sue to cross contamination in processing plants. Unfortunately, Chocolate is included. I am starting a blog to include recipes that I have altered in order for to make them Peanut and Nut Free. it’s called http://littlebitsandpiecesoflife.wordpress.com/
By the way, your little Chocolatier is adorable. I wish you and your family lots of happiness with newest addition to your Chocolate Family
Thank you for all of the compliments! Despite your sons diet… I hope you get to sneak chocolate sometimes- or at least come here.
Have a good day!
So sorry for all the typo-s. I swear I feel like my grandmother the first time she saw toast pop out of a toaster! Feeling like i’m all thumbs today and no way of fixing the mess… Oh well, guess I will drown my sorrows in some Chocolate
Apologies
NO worries, it happens once in awhile.