Gingerbread House

Laura took a nap this morning and we decided it was time to bring out the Gingerbread House Kit. Daley loved making this creation. I was in charge of the icing, Danny was head of construction, and Daley was the decorator. I think it came out pretty well. I wonder which child will be the first to attack it??

Hope everyone is having fun while preparing for Christmas. I went to Wal-Mart last night after work thinking it would be a great time to shop (9:00 pm), but it was a mad house. I tried to remain patient and focus on the real meaning of the season. It worked for the most part. That reminds me though of my trip to the mall yesterday afternoon. It was packed and we were on a mad hunt for gold shoes to match Laura's dress. In the middle of the mall they have carts set up to sell certain items. We walked past the "Moon Sand" cart one time and I quickly put my hand up and said "no thanks". After cruising through a shoe store we had to pass this same cart again. This time Daley was in front of me and this little twenty-something girl bent down and said "would you like to try Moon Sand". Of course Daley said yes. I bent down and told Daley not today then stood up, looked that little girl right in the eye and said "you should ask the parents before you ask the child to do anything!" What was she thinking. We will be making several trips to the mall in the next few weeks. If this happens again her and I will be having a looooonnnnng conversation. I think that is completely inappropriate. WHEW...I'm off that soap box now. Merry Christmas!