Last Saturday my friend, Jen, invited us to her mother's house to make gingerbread houses. She said it was a tradition in her family. She said I should bring some candy to decorate my house with, but everything else would be provided. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but thought it would be fun to hang out with Jen so I went. This is what I showed up to:
A table covered with candy, tables set up, gingerbread houses, frosting, Christmas music, and great company. It was such a fun day; it's a tradition I want to start in my family.
Jen's mom bought the houses at Costco, they came with frosting and candy. But apparently that frosting isn't good enough nor is the candy. They have their own special frosting recipe so the candy sticks really good.
Izzy was in heaven. She ate candy all day and played with Jen's nephews.
Mike wasn't sure if he was going to come, but he was glad he did. He had a great time. He did most of the decorating of our house.
Some of the gang.
The back of the house
The front of the house. It turned out great! I had never done this before and had such a fun time doing it! Thanks Jen for the invite!
Jen and I. Seriously she is the best ever! We did our masters together at BYU even though we didn't really start hanging out toward the end of our program. Then we worked at Provo Canyon together for three years. She is the sweetest, nicest person ever! We have gone on lots of trips together, had many late nights playing games, and lots of texting! I didn't have unlimited texting when we became friends, but you have to have it if you are friends with Jen! When I first found out about Craig's death, I called Jen, I knew she would come over and stay with me til Mike got home from Denver. During all the hard times since then she has been there for me-calling me, sending me texts, inviting me to do things, making sure I'm okay. Everyone needs a friend like her!!
Since I was in the festive spirit, I got Izzy all dressed up and took her to see Santa on Monday at the mall. Once again she was scared of Santa and the pictures didn't turn out very well. Maybe next year!
Izzy and Owen riding the train. Izzy loves Owen! They are just a few months apart and she always wants to play with Owen, which is nice because I love to hang out with his mom, Kristy!
Her cute Santa outfit! I love this time of year and I'm so grateful for such great friends and family!
5 comments:
So fun - I love decorating gingerbread houses too.
Those gingerbread houses look like fun! And I agree, Jennie is such a good person and a good friend. And Izzy looks absolutely adorable in that Christmas-y dress! Looks like you guys are having a good Christmas :)
Looks like a blast! I got your Xmas card today and have been meaning to contact you! Izzy is adorable. The pictures on your card are sooo cute! Peyton is still scared of santa too, but yes the dressing up and other festivities are so fun. Have a fantastic xmas!
Those gingerbread decorations are amazing! How fun.
omg those houses look ha-mazing...i want to eat it.
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