a brief trip to costco for 'supplies.' thankfully renzo came and kept us in line...and made sure that the sample-givers had someone to give samples to. note how suspicious the kid next to ben looks- and who can blame him really?
not pictured: dad actually making chocolate. also not pictured: my child support due and payable on the 15th. hmm. 
our official taster acting in his official capacity, tasting. yes folks, d gives the chocolate dipped dried red chilis (whole, spicy seeds and all) a
thumbs up. that's snake & butterfly for 'yum, now stop making me taste chocolate. i've already eaten three pounds.
tonight.'
and here i am in my 'official hurry and chug the trader joe's wine before my three kid-free hours per week are over' capacity. yes folks i am the proud face of single motherhood and small business ownership. *golf claps* and also representin' state on my mom's behalf.