Saturday, December 19, 2009

Gingerbread Tradition

Family tradition in our home each Christmas season is the making of the Gingerbread House. Hubby is the baker, I am the decorator & also in charge of clean up...boy does the flour fly with these guys!

But I do love to see them in the kitchen with their Christmas aprons. Samuel has been in training for the last couple of years and we know that the tradition is in good hands with him.
Ready for the final touch. This year we went with
the classic look. Some years I have gone quite crazy
with embellishments ;-)
Cute little nativity I picked up last week at G.W.

We wait until Christmas Day to start eating the
house but in the mean time we have a bucket of
yummy scraps...great with the morning coffee.

Cheers!

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10 comments:

Pat @ My Tattered Elegance said...

I love your little gingerbread house. I looks so sweet and I bet it is when you start eating it. What a lovely tradition. It's so nice to see the men in the house cooking in the kitchen. My dad used to do that every once in a while. But I always got to do the clean up. Sure wish I could do that now just one more time. Hope you have a great day.
Hugs, Pat

Cherrie said...

Very nice looking little house!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Dixie said...

Gingerbread house building... not my forte'... however, gingerbread house eating... I'm a pro! Love this Candy! Your family is great!

Wildflowerhouse said...

Hi Candy, Have not been by for awhile as I have been hit by the bug going around. On the mend now and trying to decorate today, (will post pics tomorrow eve). Love your little house and the snow people are precious. Candy have a wonderful Christmas! Sharon

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

What a great gingerbread house and talented menfolk in the kitchen. The Quilt of Life looks like a lovely gift. One of my best friends lives in San Antonio and year before last we did the Riverwalk. Gorgeous then and I am sure it is even more spectacular during the holiday season. Have a great time. Holiday blessings :) Tammy

xinex said...

What a great team you and your hubby make. The ginger bread house looks great. Very nice tradition!....Christine

Unknown said...

Candy, what fun you all do this together. Never have tried doing one ...

Your doll on the right sidebar looks just like my old Ginny doll that I loved beyond the depths of life in my childhood.

May your celebrations be joyous ~
Merry Christmas ~
TTFN ~ Marydon

Terry said...

Howdy Candy
Oh my how sweet !
Blessings to you and yours.
Thank you so much for sharing the joy.
May you have a very blessed Christmas and the best New Year ever !
Big Hugs
Happy Trails

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Candy, what an adorable little gingerbread house and that cute nativity!

Looks like you have some great help there, and I hope you and the boys have a glorious Christmas!

Merry, Merry!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Mollye said...

Hi Candy, I love this post and the family tradition is what makes it so special. Mollye