Days 254-256: The Beginning of Break and The Solstice

We are fully settled into break mode around here. I have officially lost count of how many Christmas movies we have watched, and the Christmas projects are in full swing. Yesterday, the kids made a gingerbread house:

Evan was kneading the frosting. I don't know why it had to be done above his head. I do know the end result was pretty cute:

Issa and I also made a hung lanterns for the town solstice celebration:

We really like the ones we made out of paper doilies:

 Tonight, we plan to drive around town to see all of the other lanterns and lights! The kids also made gingerbread ninjas this morning.

I am looking forward to a whole week of this cozy Christmas mood...