Decorating Gingerbread Houses

We had a gingerbread house decorating play date at our house this week. It was so fun and a tradition that will hang around. Here are some pics!
I made these houses out of graham crackers and powder sugar icing. I posted the recipe at the end.

I love the tenderness of Ellie & Ryanne in this picture.

Ellie takes after her daddy and was very meticulous. She spent an hour on the yard!

Don't worry, I have stain remover if it gets anywhere!

More decorating

I LOVE Cash in this pic! Little monkey could care less about decorating. He was all business - eating as much candy as possible! He eventually ate the roof off!

Sweet Ryanne & Macey May

Cash is the ring leader of this activity!

The roof has been removed! Hurricane Ike must have hit it!

We had such a great time making a mess and making memories. What a fun way to celebrate the season!

Here is the recipe (Thank You Aunt Becky!)

Icing:

1 - 16oz pkg confectioners sugar

1/2 t. cream of tartar

3 egg whites at room temperature

1/2 t. vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in medium size bowl. With mixer, blend until smooth, then beat at high speed until stiff. (Makes 3 cups) Icing dries quickly. If icing is too thick, thin with a few drops of water.