Gingerbread houses 2010

Every year since we have been married, we have had the tradition of making Gingerbread Houses. As the kids got old enough to decorate their own, it has been fun to see their creations emerge. Grandma and Grandpa Manwaring came over to watch the fun. Preston and Linda came too. This was Preston's first time EVER to make a gingerbread house....(Linda, I am appalled!) Anyway, I am not sure if more candy and frosting end up on the houses or in their tummies but they have fun doing it anyway.

Shannon kept sneaking the frosting. Her house ended up being the smallest. Somehow, we missed getting her picture with hers. so look close at the pic and you can see it.
Here is Rachel's creation. It was huge. The picture doesn't show how long it is but is is about 2 graham cracker lengths long so her roof ended up being frosted cardboard. But who can tell?

I was pretty impressed with Jenna's house. Dad helped her with the original structure and then she decorated it. See the pond in the back with the duck? She did a great job!

Michelle started out huge and usually smothers her house with candy but it was tastefully done this year and she was happy with the way it turned out.

We all had a fun time. Hmmmm better start working on next year's blueprint! :)