Ribbon Candy

Did you ever like to eat ribbon candy at Christmas?  Me either, but for some reason I like to buy it for Del's grandma.  Isn't that weird.

Anyway, I got a package in the mail today; a rather heavy package.  YEAH!!  This is my ornament.  A heavy ornament?  Or a light ornament and CHOCOLATE!!!???  Can you feel the anticipation?

In the bag was chocolate covered pomegranate.  I have never had chocolate covered pomegranate before and I'm very excited to try it!!!  WOOHOO!

Wrapping paper box.

Is this a joke?  Does the box get smaller and smaller and smaller?

AAHHHHH!  How totally cool!!  RIBBON CANDY!!

I know I'm just highly emotional right now, but I'm totally crying.  They're so cute.  And simple.  I could make these with the girls and they'd love it.

Look at the beads!!

Thank you Johanna.  I totally love them!

My Ornament

Look at this beautiful ornament Tina made for me!!  I absolutely love it.  It must have taken so much effort to make.  It is flawless.  Thank you so much Tina.

Joanna, considering you are the only one who hasn't received anything, and I'm the only person whose name hasn't been mentioned for sending something, by now you probably have figured out that I am the lame-o who has your name and didn't send anything in time for Christmas.  You'll be happy to know that I did send something today - Priority Mail, no less - and because you are such an awesome lady and had to wait so long, I added a little special something to the package to sweeten up your raw deal a bit.  It should be there in 2-3 days!

Secret Santa Stuff

Last year, didn't we all post about what we got from our secret santas? I was really looking forward to seeing pictures of it all here. Actually, we posted a lot more in general last year. Remember all the great Christmas gifts we made and posted here last Christmas? Meagan is the only one who did that again this year...You know, I bought supplies to make Christmas gifts this year, but they never got made. Something about a baby being born... I am just looking at it as an opportunity to be way ahead on next year. I am going to start making them all just as soon as I get to it and hopefully have them all done long before next Christmas. Isn't that a good plan? Please, please ask me at regular intervals if I am actually sticking to that plan.

Anyway, back to Secret Santas. Meagan had my name, which she mentioned was funny because I had her name too! This is what she sent me:

She made a tea bag holder, decorated a white towel with fabric to match, and a hot pad. It's really cute! Would you guys post your secret santa gifts, too? Please?

I also wanted to share a really yummy recipe with you. On Christmas morning, I made cinnamon rolls that were really, really super. I searched for a copy cat recipe for Cinnabon rolls, and found this recipe. If you like really cinnamon-y rolls with lots of icing, try this.