For the first time in a number of years, we are snowbound at the Woodpile. I planned an outdoor socially distanced family gathering. I ordered a giant tin of dark chocolate covered Godiva sunflower seeds from Switzerland. There is a small monastery in the Alps run by chipmunk monks who make the world’s most amazing chocolates. I had to place my order back in August to get it by Christmas because they only have a limited supply.
The chocolates arrived in a big red tin about a week before Christmas. The aromas emanating from the tin filled the burrow and drove the kids crazy. They kept asking to open it early but I insisted on waiting for the big day.
It seemed like an eternity for the kids, but Christmas Day finally arrived. The family members gathered outside. I opened the tin and the cover went flying off like a champagne cork! Suffice to say the chocolates were a huge hit!
I announced we were skipping dinner and going straight
to the deserts.
This announcement was met with loud applause and cheers!
Family members took a deep breath of the chocolate aroma before grabbing some seeds.
It took all of five minutes for us to eat down to the white paper separator of the first layer.
Chippy Jr. begged me not to post this photo of him stuffing his cheeks.
The kids thought this was most exciting Christmas ever.
They started posting "selfies" with the red tin on social media.
The chocolates were so popular they emptied the tin in less than an hour.
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