We were asked to participate in, (and me judge), a gingerbread house making contest in Sayre today. The bambinos were so excited for this event. I was wondering who would show up– the Sunday afternoon of the last week of classes; a highly valued study day– but sure enough, a bunch of kids came for a gingerbread house making study break. And it turned out to be a lot of fun, especially for the bambinos, who just can’t get enough of this kind of student-centered/student-run/student-event-stuff.
K, O, and M each joined a group, and they all went to work building their houses.
{Did you notice in the photo above, left, that MorFar is in the background!? Yes, he was there! He is on a work trip, and visiting us en route!}
One bambino, in particular, was in her glory for this event. Candy-and-crafts?!?! As you can imagine, Meera was a happy happy girl!
Some Lehigh Engineers got very serious about their design and construction!
Mostly, though, it was just a nice way to spend an hour or so of the weekend.
Sure enough, in the end, I did judge it. (Everyone was a winner!)
And Meera judged it too once we got home afterwards. While I was judging on creativity, she was judging on taste and taste alone. Her verdict? “Delicious!”
Ok, this is ridiculous and random and all that, but where-oh-where did you get that awesome coat rack/shelf/cubby thing next to your couch??? Please don’t tell me it’s standard Lehigh res hall-issued or I will cry. 😉
Jackie T–
Don’t worry, it is not standard Lehigh res hall-issued! 😉
When we were working with the architect to design the space, we talked extensively about the challenge of where we’d put all the school/work/backpacks/coats/boots/hats&mittens/STUFF. I [Heather] was super concerned with how this would work in an 800-sq-ft space with five actively school-and-work-going-people. Together with the architect we came up with the idea for the awesome coat rack/shelf/cubby thing. The architect designed it and had it custom-built by the same cabinet-maker that did the kitchen. It sits right to the left of our door and is a permanently installed piece. We absolutely LOVE it, and I would highly recommend something similar– for anyone, but particularly for families attempting to live in very small spaces! Thanks so much for noticing it! And thanks for reading,
Heather
So fun! Another very cool event for your kids and the Lehigh students! Your family is such a great role model for them…!
Thank you for the compliment Hope Stevens. And thanks for reading, ~Heather
I wish I was there too! I love that kind of thing! The kids look like they loved it! (Especially Meera! )
Mom, I wish you were there too. You would love it. Pretty much every day I wish you lived somewhere nearby so that we could do all this with you. You know how I feel about THAT. xo hbj
So fun! Looks like an awesome time for all!
– Kate