The time has arrived for the daily dose of chocolate. For years I have fought against them, tried to hide them, even bribed my kids not to buy them but… I can’t win. They want the chocolate.

Trader Joe’s makes a calendar for under $2 with 24 small pieces of chocolate hidden behind numbered flaps. When I realized that it was less chocolate than a Hershey’s Kiss (that was the kind of advent calendar I grew up on) I settled down and just enjoyed watching my daughter in her delight.

I also started Big Picture Holiday today – the photo I shot (from the series above) is here. I will be posting my daily photos from the series on my new photo blog, sorry for those of you who likes seeing them here. From time to time I will feature one  on the modchik but PLEASE check out my new blog, I really love that I can post BIG photos over there. I also have a new fan page for my photography biz on facebook too if you like to get updates please fan me.