Gingerbread contest

It's that time of year again....time for the hospital's annual gingerbread contest. For the past two years, Addie and Ben have both submitted entries. In the past, we've gone straight to the gingerbread house kits and let them have fun-- which resulted in entries that resembled a gingerbread house kit with random spots of icing and candy on them.

This year, I suggested they draw out their designs, so they knew what they were doing. I can't even begin to explain how impressed I am with what they came up with!

Here's a sneak peek at the mess that was The Great Gingerbread Design 2011....

Ben was really impressed by New York City's cityscape. In fact, as we boarded the train, he threw a minor fit because he wanted to live there.

So it was a welcome surprise that he designed tall city buildings.

To the right is "a Christmas tree field" which is on gumdrop risers "so everyone can see them."

Addie went with a castle theme, in a very creative manner. The front

Right side

Left side

Back. She insisted it needed two back doors.

Note the "moat with Swedish fish swimming around since it's a castle."

Overall, I'm really impressed by both of theirs and I hope they both win!

I take them in on Wednesday and the entries are voted on until the winners are announced on the 20th.