Traditions

If I am honest, there isn't many traditions that I have. I have friends who have so many traditions it boggles the mind. Decorating gingerbread houses is one tradition that I love.

It started in 2001- my mother invited her grandchildren and their mothers (and me and my sister too) to come to her house to decorate houses. We learned that first year that each person needed their own house since the kids had very strong opinions on the way they wanted to decorate. We have also brought our own toppings to the house and have since made awards to judge the houses when we are all done.

This year, our 8th one (we missed a year back in 2004), we had a large crowd. My mom, Desiree, Christine, Kalika, Sherri, Gracie, Gidget, Myself, Ryan, Nathan and Jason were all present. The houses turned out great and their was lots of fun to be had by all. And of course, lots of candy was eaten- YUM!!