Christmas Lights & Gingerbread Houses

The other night we took a little walk around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. Last year Van was too little to understand and appreciate the lights- so this year he was SO excited by every little tiny set of lights. The smallest decoration in a yard made him so excited. Our neighborhood ended up being hardly decorated, so it was a very short walk but they loved it!

Then last night we had the LeBarons and the Hendersons over for some delish Zupas! Nothing better than Soup and Grilled Cheese on a cold winter night ;) Then we had what started as a friendly gingerbread house decorating competition. Who would have thought that a gingerbread competition would cause so much marital fueding and threats between friends across the table. (cough.. BECCA..cough)...  :)
It was a fun little night! Van's little girlfriend Blake got sent home early for sleep, so Van and his bud Navy stayed up WAY past bedtime just playing and being SO good. They must have played together quietly on the ipad in the other room for at least 45 minutes cheering and clapping with eachother.
A great night with great friends!!

 Bundled up, looking studly and ready to look at lights!

 

 Cuddling with Daddy after lights

 She was just watching Vander play in the back yard

 

 this one is for you Becca ;)

 Don't be fooled by the apparent careful construction...

 Van was VERY confused as to why I wouldn't let him eat the candy

 Left- Hendersons   Middle- Ingrams   Right- LeBarons

 

Hendersons about... 5 minutes later.. Dont give me nasty glares BRUCE. Blame your faulty construction...

 When Vander was asked which one he liked best... He picked ours... Thats my boy! Then when asked again 2 minutes later he picked the Hendersons...

The winner according to an OFFICIAL survey of Facebook friends... THE INGRAMS. WOOT WOOT. Better luck next year friends ;)