Gingerbread Fun

Normally we make our gingerbread houses in December. This year we decided that we would wait until after Cindy Lynn and Mahon came. As it worked out my brother Ben and his family were also here when we made them today. Ben kept adorable Cole happy while the rest of us worked on our houses.

All three of the little kids had declared months ago that they were making their own houses this year, so Russ was sure his job as #1 gingerbread helper was over. He soon found out that both of the girls needed structural help with their houses.

Mahon had been planning his gingerbread creation for some time...

Josh didn't get his house finished before he left for the dance. I'm curious to find out what it is, and it seems an upgrade from last year's ammo depot.

The table was full of bowls of (decorating) candy.

Everyone worked hard. Rachel made a stable,

Complete with horses in the stalls and peeps Snowmen riding horses in the yard.

Jenna also made a stable,

with some kind of unidentified livestock in the side yard.

Jared made the mines of Moria, and filled the mine with candy. (Smart child!)

After cousin Cali made her own house with Jason's help, she came over the help Cindy Lynn. Cali has never met a stranger, and she's enjoyed hanging out with her cousins.

Cindy Lynn made a castle with towers,

With a 'princess' in the tower!

Mahon was pleased with his final creation.

Can you tell what he made?

And 10 points for anyone who can figure out what mine is!!

Update: Josh's house was going to be a mansion. Jenna's house had pigs beside it. I ate the pig named Big Fat Fred.