Zoo Lights

Last night we went to Zoo Lights!

This is the first year we've ever been.  We decided to do this instead of doing A Candelight Christmas.  We had a lot of fun and it wasn't too cold out for the activity.  (The hot chocolate helped with that!)

The tigers were out and more active than I have ever seen them.  They were playing for the crowd and growling at each other.  It was so awesome to see!  I could've sat and watched them all night.

We may have to start making this another annual tradition.  We really had a good time.  It was neat to see the animals when they are more active.  In the summer they are just lazy and sleeping.  Definitely an activity worth the $6 admission price.

Dipping Chocolates

I love dipping chocolates!

 Last night we went to my Mom's to dip some Christmas chocolates.

Howie and I provided the red and green chocolate.

We made a mess of her kitchen pretty quickly.

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups.

It was a lot of fun even though I couldn't partake of any of the results.

(I might've sampled a small piece of a cashew cluster just to make sure it turned out ok.)

 Here is the plate I made and took home to make co-worker gifts.

Like my red chocolate Santa's?

This is, by far, my favorite time of year!