THE TRADITION CONTINUES

Because we were "snow bound" in Phoenix this year for Christmas we were unable to do our traditional gingerbread houses on Christmas Eve. This year we tweaked the tradition a little bit and made them on New Year's Eve at Krista and Ron's home. It was a comparatively small group because Natalie's family and none of the "out of towners" could be there. But with Krista's and DiDi's families we had eighteen of us frosting and "finger-licking", creating and constructing ten ginger bread houses. It was fun watching the dad's and grandpa help the little boys, and cousins decorate with cousins. As usual there was plenty of candy left over and lots of nibbling and sampling by the little ones. There is a great picture of Eric eating a piece of Christmas taffy wrapper and all!
The tradition includes taking the completed gingerbread houses to someone special. The "contractor" gets to pick. I am sure all of the recipients were delighted with their after Christmas/New Year surprise! It was a fun way to continue the tradition.