I know a number of you have been feeling festive and constructing beautiful gingerbread houses lately, so I thought I would share ours with you.
I say "ours," but I think it's only fair to issue a disclaimer. I was a bystander. My daughter and SIL, as young parents, were attempting the project for the first time and didn't really know what to expect. I, on the other hand, knew from experience to take a seat across the room, have my camera ready, critique their work and laugh...a lot. Luckily, I was far enough away that I wasn't part of the food fight that erupted when the house collapsed. Giving credit where it is due, my daughter and SIL did foresee that this had the potential for being a very messy endeavor...thus the quilt on the sofa, the pre-bath bedheads and PJs and, in the case of Grandson #1, a fashionable underwear and socks ensemble.
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Construction progressed well enough at first
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Mom started to show some signs of consternation fairly quickly,
although Grandson #1 did a carefree underwear dance. |
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| The instructions finally had to be consulted. |
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Then Dad started getting a little rowdy with the frosting, and everyone joined in an epic food fight.
Somehow Grandson #2 lost a sock in the melee. |
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By the third roofslide, the house parts were fair game.
But everyone was soon in near-sugar coma, so it didn't matter anymore. |
You've got such a gorgeous family Dana.
ReplyDeleteJust wait till you see mine (show the fam - they'll feel better!)
I'm afraid ours lost many point for being a kit. We may have to add a blogger's gingerbread house contest next year and see if we can raise our standards by then. :)
DeleteGorgeous family Dana... love that everyone contributed to the making, dancing, food fighting and eating!! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas xx Tina
ReplyDeleteYes, it was totally a family affair. My role was rather passive...except for my sarcastic comments about their building skills and my rude catcalls. :)
DeleteI see why you're building a place out back...you don't want to miss out on any of the fun and you are the official family photographer!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family Dana. Have a very Merry Christmas.
The fun factor increased tremendously when the four of them moved in. Aside from the need for a little privacy and alone time, which the new digs in back will afford, it's been great so far. We were all sitting around last night talking about how happy we are being with each other. I've really been blessed with two wonderful grandsons, a fantastic daughter and a SIL that I couldn't have picked better myself.
DeleteHave a wonderful Christmas with your family too!
Awww this looks so fun! Oh and yummy too. I think I have only done Gingerbread houses 2 or 3 times.
ReplyDeleteYour family is so cute! (I am guessing they are getting socks for Christmas?) =p
Yep, Grandson #2 is a big sock-puller-offer, so we probably need to buy him a truckload! :)
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and Mr. Coco.
Thanks for showing the family Christmas adventures! I think it is wonderful to live with extended family. All our family is close by and we feel really fortunate. We had a really ROWDY Christmas party last night ... and watched the famous Newport Beach Boat Parade. I took zero pictures. Wrapping tomorrow morning and then the Christmas celebration officially starts at 16:00 and lasts about 24 straight hours going from house to house. Whew. I love the holidays but...
ReplyDeleteI still have tons of wrapping to do too, but with little guys around, it's been hard to find time or good hiding places.
DeleteYour rowdy family party sounds like some of the ones we had when I was still married to my daughter's dad, who had nine siblings. Our parties are a good bit tamer these days, since our family is small.
Have a great Christmas!
You too Dana!!!!
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