Decorating provides fun opportunities for the entire family!
We got started with Gingerbread houses in 1999, just prior to the birth of our daughter. With time on our hands and thirsty for a challenge, we ordered a Haunted Mansion set from Martha Stewart. Careful to follow each and every direction, starting with the homemade gingerbread and candy windows to the specialty candy needed to complete the project, we enjoyed every moment. Our creation wasn’t quite as pleasing to the eye as the beautiful picture on the box, but we were hooked. It has become an annual family tradition, between Halloween and New Year’s Day. This year we went a little wild with things, and have made three gingerbread houses (and one church!) so far. Check out the pictures below of this year’s creations, and year’s past! (more…)