Annual Pop Pop Project…….Enjoying it While We Can

Several years ago Dave started making gingerbread houses with our two youngest grandsons. They live close enough to enjoy the activity and look forward to it every year ….  so far!

Dave buys a kit and assembles the house before the boys arrive - then they are in charge of the decorating. Candy, candy, candy…what's not to like! The fact that we "hide" some kind of surprise inside the house seems to add to the fun.

Their holiday tradition is to take the gingerbread house home with them where it decorates their kitchen. Until December 26th when house meets hammer and they can then enjoy pieces of gingerbread, the candy, the icing and whatever is hidden inside.

So far it's been fun for them and I know Dave really looks forward to the December time with Evan and Zach. But when I look at this year's pictures I'm beginning to think they may be "outgrowing" this tradition.   :-(

Then again….maybe if we continue to figure out fun surprises for the inside….they will "humor" Pop Pop for a few more years. Happy Holidays special Wisconsin grandsons - you help make the season bright!