The Lee Family: Gingerbread Party

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Gingerbread Party

Olivia's classmate invited her to his annual Gingerbread Party, which we've been to for the two previous years and it's honestly one of my favorite parties to attend. Shannon, Logan's amazing mom, has hosted a gingerbread house decorating party since Logan was 2 years old and always invites everyone from his current class. We've been in Logan's class every year so we've gone each year and it's really great. Originally Sofia didn't plan on going, but asked if she could go with us. I texted Shannon and asked if it was alright for Sofia to come with us, but just help out on a gingerbread house. Shannon said she's more than welcome and she would be welcome to have a house too, since there were a few late cancellations.

Sofia, Olivia and I arrived a few minutes late and the kids at the party were already busy working on their gingerbread houses. Luckily there was a spot available right next to Cora and across from Hannah! The perfect spot! Sofia headed into the living room and I figured she was busy reading, but I found her working very diligently on her own gingerbread house with a group of older kids. She was perfectly happy to be working away and was very particular about every detail of her house. She was very focused. Meanwhile, Olivia was busy adding frosting and a variety of candy all over her house. She wasn't particularly focused on where her candy ended up, and was having a great time. Olivia, Cora and Hannah all finished their houses at roughly the same time and headed upstairs to play with the other kids. Meanwhile, I hung out with Casey and Amanda.

The party was from 3-5pm, so just after 5pm I loaded up the girls, including Cora and Hannah to go to Rainforest Cafe for Olivia's "end of thumb sucking" celebration. It was such a fun party and I hope Olivia is in Logan's class again next year!

Olivia working on her house