Cheesy Ham & Potato Soup

8 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups chopped ham
1.5 - 2 cups shredded, cheddar cheese
2 T. melted butter
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 cans cheddar cheese soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
seasoning salt, pepper, garlic powder

Layer half of ingredients in slow cooker as follows: potatoes, onion, ham, cheese.  Season with seasoning salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Repeat the layers again, using all chopped/shredded ingredients and season the top layer. 
In a bowl, combine melted butter, chicken broth and soups.  Stir well.  Pour soup mixture over top of ingredients in the slow cooker.  Cook on high 4-5 hours or low 6-8. 
Stir the ingredients one or two times if home during the cooking duration; if not home, it will still cook fine.

Mom's Hot Chocolate

1 1/3 cup hot water

3 cups sugar

2T & 1tsp. cocoa

Bring to boil - keep stirring.  Let boil for a few minutes.

Add 1 gallon whole milk and 1/2 tsp. imitation vanilla. 

Let warm through.  Enjoy!