12.24.2009

Gingerbread Memories

On Saturday we went to a House Party.

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It was just for kids.
At a very lovely place.

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WonderBoy and Sweetie were given a chance to go to town and be creative on their own.

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They had lots of containers of candies for decorating
(and eating along the way)
and oodles of royal icing.

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They served eggnog, hot chocolate and donuts to fill
the tummies of the young gingerbread house decorators.

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Though they love hot chocolate, my kids REALLY love
Shirley Temples and they each just had to have one to keep their energy up!

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The relationship with Shirley goes WAY back to my own childhood with my brother.

He and I slurped down our share of of them in
in that very dining room where my children now sit.

Little has changed at that place despite the 30+ years that have come and gone.

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It still feels like home there and I am so thankful to have the opportunity to share the experience with my own children.
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These are the memories that last a lifetime.

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WonderBoy did his best to help his little sister but she wasn't havin' any of it.
She cried and howled when he so much as moved a gumdrop or worse; stole one of her candies from her basket for his own gingerbread house.

I guess doing a While You Were Out makeover for her would be out of the question.

I watched them together and took comfort in knowing that
long after those gingerbread houses are gone, they will still have one other.

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And the sweet memories of Christmas' past will live forever in their hearts.

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8 comments:

  1. Hey, those came out pretty darned good. Artistic talent must run in the family.

    You are a leader when it comes to creating memories.

    I may have to falisify some documents and do some creative writing and photoshopping to catch up on what I've already missed out on.

    Before their official RAM fully downloads.

    Love V

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  2. The houses are beautiful....they did a really great job!! You should see the one Sarah did...... She would not let ANYONE help and had a mind of her own when it came to decorating. Let's just say, I don't think she will be getting A's in art class....LOL!!!

    It looks like you all had a fabulous time.....Merry Christmas to you all:)

    Love and Hugs to you, John and your sweet kids!!

    Lisa

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  3. What an absolutely magical place (e-mail me where you are).

    Your pictures are great, girl. I love the angles and view and the focus. Really nice.

    You really do focus on what's really important. Creating memories to last a lifetime and re-living some of your own.

    Enjoy it all, Dita!
    xoxo

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  4. How fun!! I wish we did some of that growing up. I love how SP is very specific about her gingerbread house. Just like her momma! :o)

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  5. I love this post!!! How fun that you get to share in your own childhood memories with your children...and what beautiful gingerbread houses!!!!
    Merry Christmas sweet friend!!!

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  6. Wonderful Christmas memories in the making. And such a yummy task too!
    I hope no one had a tummy ache..... just too tempting.
    Enjoy your weekend; the Christmas holiday of joy and love seems to be every day with your family!

    Alyzabeth's Mommy

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  7. What a wonderful Christmas time memory for your precious ones and for mama too! :)

    I absolutely love the pics...as always...

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