Ginger Bread Houses 2011

well it is that time of year again.

during the holidays are family has a few traditions that we get really excited about, and this is one of them.

every year we make gingerbread houses and invite the missionaries from our church over to join us. 

we figure if they are not going to be home for Christmas, they should still get to do something fun.

 Here are the ladies from church. We were just getting started and so I took one before picture.

 This was my house when it was all said and done. My favorite part is the fire pit in the front. 

 Kael and his house. Sadly about two minutes after taking this picture it hit the floor. No fear. We will rebuild!!

 Cullan and his colorful house. He is not done and would like to continue on tomorrow. I am not exactly sure where else he might be able to add anything, but I am sure he will figure it out.

 Briea is my minimalist. However if you could see inside her house. You would see it is full of candy ;0)

 My house again!

 Group shot...minus Ayla. She was working her way around the table looking cute and then being handed candy. I think this was even better for her than her birthday.

 Garran with his house. I have no idea what this face was about. I think he was trying to be a mobster.

 See his snowman met an untimely end. 

I thought she did a pretty good job for her first time.

 Same with Sister O. They both had a fun time and did not even mind the insane mess that this activity makes of our kitchen ;0)

 Last but not least! My little sneaky baby. When Kael's house feel apart, Ayla snagged this piece before any of us could get to it. She was so proud of herself. She is such a little stinker!