Can I just say where I am lacking, Ben more than makes up for it: patience. I have little to no patience whatsoever when it comes to tedious projects. I would probably end up smashing these little houses to pieces before we even get the candy on them! But, like I said, since Ben has the patience, he is the one in charge of constructing the houses.
Carefully cutting the graham crackers.
Parker helping with the house
I bought this chocolate mold set on sale after Christmas last year. These were a cute/fun addition to our houses.
Who wouldn't love a little icing squeezed directly into the mouth? Huh? I even put peppermint extract in the icing.....it was actually kinda yummy!Robin ended up coming over to hang out. Her daughter was able to make a house, too!
Robin trying not to take control of the decorations. :)
Lily's finished houseEach year Papaw comes over and helps us out. I'm glad we've started this tradition!
Papaw working on his and Preston's house
4 generations of Lineberry'sAnd then my camera needed to be charged up. So, no more pictures, until the finished projects!
Papaw and Preston's "church" house. Check out long chimney with agingerbread man coming out!
Next to the gingerbread man in the yard is a half eaten santa claus that Preston ate, but wanted there!
My house. 
Ben and Parker's house. His is always the most elaborate!Once again, he has the most patience of all of us!
Ben's house with the gingerbread coming out of the chimney
When we were finishing up, Parker started grabbing just plain graham crackers and constructed his own "house." He is very proud of it, as am I. The kids had a lot of fun: decorating and eating the decorations! Isn't that what it's all about?
One thing I love about the Christmas season is all the traditions that we have. It makes this time of year even more special--being able to spend time with the ones we love!
So cute and fun. Thanks for inviting us over. If I had known you'd put pics of my on your blog, I might have actually cared about my appearance today! ha! But it was really fun, thanks! I couldn't believe how far behind in posts I was on your blog! Super cute! Loved the prego pics, you are so cute! The snow pics were great! The snowman they made was awesome! Depending on the storm coming tonight they may be able to make a "mrs. snowman" tomorrow! ;) The ground breaking pics were awesome! I can't believe we forgot all about it! bummer! Okay, I think this is a long enough comment! Peace out homey! ;) loves ♥
ReplyDeleteAhhh! I miss your gingerbread houses! You guys always made the best! And, you are right. Those chocolate molds are the perfect addition. And I think that you'll be able to have a lot more fun in the future with them, too :)
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What a fun day......Where was I??? Oh that's right I had to work... I am glad that you all had such a good time. The houses are beautiful. The children did such a good job. You are making memories that will last a life time. You are a wonderful mom Kate. Keep up the great job.
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those are so cute! i want to start that tradition too. Your family looks so cute! Those boys always keep me laughin :) miss ya! merry christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your gingerbread houses - so glad your keeping up the tradition! -Jen
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