This was the 22nd year that we have made our gingerbread houses. (We actually made these the night before Thanksgiving.) Josh, Lindsey and Maddie weren't able to be here, but I know that they will be glad to know that we have boxes waiting just for them!! We begin each year by "preparing" our boxes. Reed always insists that they be structurally sound. He used to build them for us, but it seems that he now feels we should be able to do it ourselves after so many years........
Here is this year's cast of builders.......We each approach building our houses in different ways. Sometimes, we plan out in advance exactly what we're going to do. Or, sometimes we do like I did this year and just wing it!! Either way, it's lots of fun!
Caleb had a few hours home alone on building day, so he was quite prepared. He used pastry bags, made a graham cracker "stucco" finish for his house, and added lots of special little details. Reed usually plans his out in great detail in advance. This year he made train complete with a conductor. I, on the other hand, went freestyle this year!!
Here are our houses in various stages. Reed is demonstrating an important step. If something breaks, if it doesn't fit, or it just looks "yummy" - you eat it!! This is one of our favorite steps!
And here are the finished products!!
Individual shots-
This is mine-
Caleb's-
And Reed's-
To me the Christmas season doesn't really start until the candy houses are built........
Merry Christmas!!
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