While we were in Lake Charles for our visit, Gavin got to spend a lot of time with his cousins. One morning, my mom had the 3 oldest grandkids come over to make and decorate a gingerbread house. The kids had a blast. I must give props to my mom-- she had all 3 vocal and opinionated kids all to herself and they successfully completed their project and had fun!
It took a little while for the house to set with the icing so the kids got to play a little while before getting to decorate with all the yummy candies. The rule was whatever they wanted to eat, they could. And whatever they wanted to put on the house, they could! Don't worry.. the house had plenty of decorations. So glad the kids had fun and enjoyed their time with Kimmie. Fun memories!
So excited, they couldn't stand it!
Decorating the gingerbread house!
They were so proud of their creation!
The Finished Product!
The little ones came later and wanted to play with the big kids.
A few days later and numerous requests to eat their gingerbread house... my mom decided to let them. We sat ALL the grandkids (including the little ones) around the table and let everyone dig in. Only problem.... the house had hardened a little bit and it was tough to get a bite, so we thought of a brilliant idea-- hammer it. Each kid took a turn beating and breaking the house down until everyone was happy with the results and could take a bite of their house. It was delicious to them and a funny moment watching them destroy the house they created.
Gavin hitting the house trying to break it.
David taking a whack at the house.
Miles got to "enjoy" a piece of the gingerbread house.
None of them cared the house was a few days old.. It was still good to them.
Thanks Kimmie for making a special, fun memory with the kids! I'm sure you gave them happy hearts!
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