i was afraid to attempt the homemade gingerbread house, but it was easy if you have a standing mixer and a ruler. i did not have a ruler but winged the template by using the force. i think as much candy was consumed as was applied to the houses - don't let their calm demeanor fool you. this guy is very meticulous about what goes where and about colors and patterns. all i heard from this guy was crunching and chewing. voila! the completed houses and their owners. i will make one for me and B next year - we want an eichler - stay tuned!
This is a story about 2 boys, so different from each other but brothers nonetheless. M is 6 1/2 and is a rock star wanna be goth artist, he is not speaking to us anymore. K is 2 1/2 and scaling mountains, going to Chico and doing keg stands as we speak.