Winter Fun- Sledding and Gingerbread Houses!

We decided to make gingerbread houses as our Family home evening activity before Christmas. It was lots of fun for the kids. These pictures will give evidence as to why we let them make and eat their OWN. Some things should not be shared! Here is Kian about half way through and his face already has a good amount of frosting around the mouth!

Maybe licking the graham cracker makes it hold together better!

Ashlee worked very hard on her little house! Of course I think she sucked as much icing out of the bag as she put on her house!

Very intense work!

Even the older children do their share of licking! It's half the fun, right! Like I said, as long as everyone is eating their own creations, all is well.

JJ thought the table was a bit crowded apparently.

Camerons finished product, and he is clearly quite satisfied with his work.

And... this is Kian's finished product. Most of the house had already been consumed!

Ashlee is giving the thumbs up for taste! Her cute little house kept falling down so she decided to just start eating.

Tori's house, with porch and all!

Braxton's final outcome!

JJ's house was quite unique! He was uncharacteristically patient!


SLEDDING!

The day before Christmas eve we went sledding with some friends. It was freezing, but of course the kids didn't mind!

Kian

Ashlee

Cam

The Hill!!

JJ snowboarding!

Ashlee!

Braxton on his way back up!

Tori and some friends, Maddie and Kacie.

Braxton isn't holding this sled. The wind is just blowing that hard. BRRRRR!