Gingerbread Houses 2009

After we got home from Arizona we were happy to get right back into the swing of things and spend some time with our friends up here. The kids and I went to our 3rd annual Gingerbread House making shindig. It was a bit crowded this year due to other things going on at our church, but it was still a good time. Miss Heather read the Christmas story to the kiddos and let them put together some nativity scenes. Then the mess began! There were quite a few of us this year which made it hard to visit with everyone while monitoring the house building, but judging by the noise and happiness of all the kiddos it was great having everyone there!

I got a good deal on some houses this year so I got one for each of the kids. They were so excited about that. I hot-glued the house together to prevent the houses from being in shambles. I put the frosting on and the kiddos went to town decorating their houses with all the included candies and a few that we and Miss Heather had brought from home.

We had a great time and always love seeing what each kiddo comes up with. We almost left this year without getting our annual picture of everyone with their creation. Luckily, some moms didn't let that happen!

Aren't they all so cute!! The houses and the kiddos!!