Gingerbread Construction
Jason and I were wary when the invitation to the Crossons' annual gingerbread house building party popped up on email. We both remembered all too clearly last year's party, how our house refused to stay standing; how, after the third collapse, Jason was either fired from the construction crew or threw up his hands and quit; how we weren't quite sure our brand-new marriage could withstand the storms of gingerbread construction. But last weekend we threw all caution to the wind and said, yes, we and our questionable cooperation skills would love to come!
And...success! Part pre-party internet research, part overt politeness to each other, part really good chili provided by Mrs. Crosson to keep us patient, we managed to stand up this nice little gingerbread home. And eat lots of marshmallows and M&Ms while we did so.
(Note: It is possible that our success was in part also due to proper delegation of tasks--Missy made the house and Jason took the pictures.)
We finished off our weekend by throwing our first Christmas party--mostly work colleagues and a few other dear friends. It was great fun, and we now know we can fit about 40 people semi-comfortably into our place. Let the partying begin... ?
And...success! Part pre-party internet research, part overt politeness to each other, part really good chili provided by Mrs. Crosson to keep us patient, we managed to stand up this nice little gingerbread home. And eat lots of marshmallows and M&Ms while we did so.
(Note: It is possible that our success was in part also due to proper delegation of tasks--Missy made the house and Jason took the pictures.)
We finished off our weekend by throwing our first Christmas party--mostly work colleagues and a few other dear friends. It was great fun, and we now know we can fit about 40 people semi-comfortably into our place. Let the partying begin... ?
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5 comments:
Good job on the house!
40 people?! Wow!
Fun picture! I might just have to assemble a gingerbread house this season. It would be a first!
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Hey guys - congrats on the house! My hands are way too big to handle the intricacies of biodegradable home construction. 8o( I am, however, quite apt for the oral deconstruction!
Anyway – just wanted to wish you both a very merry (cross-international boarders) Christmas, and hope that the season brings you all the joy you deserve!
Nadolig Llawen! Your friend,
Matt
Good work Missy and Jason - impressive!
This popped in my RSS reader this morning and I had to share.
For the record, I may have stuck some gingerbread pieces together with icing, but I've never made a pretty house (and yard) like this. Impressive.
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