Apparently it was the week of gingerbread houses. After Addie got to make one at school, we had the gang over for our annual Christmas get together to decorate gingerbread houses and sugar cookies, to play, and to most importantly- get messy with flour. (According to Emma) Trust me- this crew has no trouble making a mess. :)
We were so excited that this time Rachel, Hank, Maggie and Clara made the trip to Raleigh to hang out with us.
The older girls wanted to get right to work because there was some artistry about to happen...
Luke was super excited to decorate a gingerbread train which was not actually that easy to do...
Honestly, none of them are easy to assemble! We learned that the first year of this party. But lots of candy is involved so the kids don't really care if they fall apart.
Sugar kicking in...
So why not add more sugar? This is where Emma was happy to let loose with some flour.
The tiny people loved cutting out the cookies, and did a great job with it...
Sweet little Kate just watched all the action unfold...in her new hat. :)
Mandy's sweet Mom made some for the whole gang...
After dinner everybody played and enjoyed their overly-sprinkled cookies...
This is one mischievous grin if I've ever seen one...
Kid group shot not happening...
but happy to pose as models...
Okay, group shot attempt #2...we'll take a crazy hat picture!
And now for the final mess of the evening...this one was a doozy thanks to this cutie.
Thought this was an appropriate and funny way to end the night...wrestling!
Love this Christmas tradition and these fun friends so much.
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