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My sister and I have a tradition of making gingerbread houses with our 8 year old brother every Christmas. We compete against each other to see who can come up with the best house. It's pretty fun!
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To make the house pieces I use a set of cookie cutters from William Sonoma. The first year we made the houses I used cardboard templates and cut the pieces myself which worked out great until we tried to put our roofs on - they would not stay up no matter what we tried! We've been using the cookie cutters ever since. Notice the handy "roof hooks". Works like a charm.
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My sister and I went out to Arizona right after Christmas this year. So, I made the gingerbread at home, bubble wrapped it, and carried it on the plane. Yes, I know, I am a insane. It was definitely scrutinized at security, but it made it through. You gotta do what you gotta do, right?
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My sister and E hard at work.
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E made this bubble gum fence but then didn't like it and took it all down!
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Here I am helping E with his roof - he redid his roof three times until he finally settled on green frosting with sprinkles on it.
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Our finished houses:
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We had a great time!
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What a sweet tradition. I saw your post and could not wait to see what you are taking pictures of today. It must have been fun.
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