Making a Gingerbread House

The month seems to be flying by. I don't know where time is going. Last night we decided if we were going to make a house, it was now or never. Last week Allie and I had bought some extras to help with the kit we'd bought (last year on clearance). Good thing too since those kits hardly have any candy.

Building the walls. The kit came with a tray. The girls decided to use the tray and a pan so they'd have plenty of room.
Waiting patiently while Daddy attaches the roof.

Allie was very serious about her decorations.

Kayla carefully decorated the roof.

Ta Da! Isn't it beautiful! They could have kept going for hours more, but it was after all a school night and already past bedtime.

A side view.

The other side-complete with Santa's sleigh. Side note-Allie is not a mint fan (just like her Grandpa Bert). So when we were looking for candy canes, she was very insistent to find some that were not mint. These came from a fruity package that had lots of pink and purple ones. I'm told those are the best.

I hope everybody is having as much fun as we are this holiday season. We're looking forward to seeing you all in, wow, 10 days. Merry Christmas!