Gingerbread Houses Galore

Ms. M pronounced her Birthday Bash a success, which is a relief because she has been reminding me pointedly for quite some time now that she did not have an actual party last year while we were travelling.

Sometimes I wonder whether it wouldn't make more sense to have the party at some kind of kids venue rather than subjecting myself and the house to a roomful of excited, energetic, sugar-fueled children.  But then, once the whole thing is done, I'm always glad that I did.  This time here were games, a theme of snowflakes, the stuffing of "stuffies", cake and lots of messy, sticky, noisy Gingerbread house decorating.  Fun was had by all, especially the Birthday girl:




I loved it that Ms. M's little friend offered to bring her violin to play the Birthday Song (on the right)












We will be stepping on bits of candy and sticky icing for weeks .....