I can't remember when I started the tradition of the kids and I decorating a gingerbread house, but it was several years ago, when we lived in Connecticut. I'm so glad I did, because they (and myself) look forward to it every year. I'm going to do it and cherish it for as long as they enjoy it!
Sunday, in the midst of cold weather and Christmas music, we set to work. Usually I do all the frosting and the kids stick the candy on, but this year, Joshua asked to be frosting man. It almost felt like the recent Cosby Show episode I watched where Theo is old enough to carve the Thanksgiving turkey. He did a great job!
We always use a little corn starch to help smooth out the frosting on the roof. This year we also sprinkled sea salt on the house. It looks like beautiful flakes of snow! Joshua also got the idea to make little snowmen. I love how he improvised with what we had...toothpicks, DOTS, and frosting!
Thankfully they are past the age of taking candy off and eating it but they sure do like to be silly and pretend!
Sunday, in the midst of cold weather and Christmas music, we set to work. Usually I do all the frosting and the kids stick the candy on, but this year, Joshua asked to be frosting man. It almost felt like the recent Cosby Show episode I watched where Theo is old enough to carve the Thanksgiving turkey. He did a great job!
We always use a little corn starch to help smooth out the frosting on the roof. This year we also sprinkled sea salt on the house. It looks like beautiful flakes of snow! Joshua also got the idea to make little snowmen. I love how he improvised with what we had...toothpicks, DOTS, and frosting!
Thankfully they are past the age of taking candy off and eating it but they sure do like to be silly and pretend!
Linking up with Jennifer @ Studio JRU for Sneak Peek Friday.
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That is so cute - love it! :-)
Very fun, and I love the welcome mat! :)
Precious photos, Jen! Amanda and I considered starting the Ginger Bread House with the Little Men, and decided there would be no stopping the eating of the candy yet... so, we've put that on the list for starting a little further down the line. ;) You guys made a beautiful one and I really like the idea of the sea salt snow. Carry on! blessings ~ tanna
Awesome! Love the Idea and I have to say well done, it looks lovely!
Have a great week-end!
Such a cute craft to do with your children! I love family traditions!
I love your gingerbread house! I made one with my kids one time, but that's a great tradition to do every year!
I love the photos of them being silly! We plan to decorate gingerbread houses, too!
So cute! We make an annual gingerbread house, too! It has been a tradition in my family for decades. In fact, I am hosting a gingerbread creation contest on my site coming up on the 14th. You should come over and check out the crazy creations! Your kids will love it! I am making Wayne Manor this year with the batman cave inside.
So cute!! What a great tradition. Last year my roommates made one that had a little hot tub in front. ~Frances
This is such a neat tradition! And it looks so cute! Joshua did a great job with the frosting. Love it! :)
Cute!! I love traditions ~ I don't know why we never started decorating gingerbread houses! I wonder if it's too late to start!
Such a "s w e e t" post~ no pun intended! I love these kinds of traditions! Your kids are adorable! heart warming post...thanks for sharing with us.
I LOVE this tradition! I keep meaning to do this with my girl. And your pics capture why = LOVE!
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