We gathered with friends and friends of friends for what we think may be the 15th consecutive year, to usher in the Holiday by making gingerbread houses together. A deliciously wonderful tradition. With our girls away (one in a Yale chem lab, another in an Italian art museum), M & I concentrated on our own creation, crafting a gingerbread Nativity scene. The group's creativity and chatter was even sweeter than the adornments, so a great time was had by all. Naturally, I took a few photos ...

To see some prior years, click "Family Moments" above and scroll through the galleries -- gingerbread 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, and 10 should be out there ...