Tonight was the annual Holiday Open House at the George Eastman Museum. Matt, Betsy, and the three girls joined us, and although they are still reluctant to talk to Santa, we always seem to have a good time. Here’s a picture of the three girls (didn’t get a one where all three were looking at me, and no one was a bit blurry; I still haven’t found quite the right camera for this event!). Although there is a good one of me with Skylar and Ella and a good one of Tracy with Skylar. Madelyn just moves too fast for the available light.
But the real subject of this post is Sandie’s meme “Five in Five“—take as many photos as you can in five minutes and choose five faves. I took five minutes before the girls arrived to photograph some of the many gingerbread houses on display. They range from rudimentary to quite elaborate. Skylar and Grandpa enjoy the scavenger hunt that is always a part of this event. Here are five of my favorites this year.
This is one of the most elaborate; I took three photos of it from different viewpoints, and they all were lovely.
The church was lit up inside as were several other gingerbread houses this year.
Lots of detail in this one; I love the windows with the wreaths and window boxes, and the lovely pine trees in the yard.
Another really lovely gingerbread “house” that was also lit inside.
Not as elaborate, but sweet and lovely.
Thanks to Sandie for hosting another year of the 5 in 5 meme. It took a little sleuthing because I didn’t tag all the posts, but I did participate every month this year—but rarely on the 5th of the month which I hope to be better about next year should we be lucky enough to have Sandie continue to host this meme in 2019,
I like the photo of the girls. WOW to the gingerbread houses, such skill to see the end result even before starting. My only lingering thought is, oh there’s a lot of tea required to dunk those gingerbreads to be able to eat them – but then again does any one actually eat them after the showing?
It is so difficult getting everyone to look at the camera at the same time, especially children, but this is a lovely photo anyway and looks very natural.
I love the idea of displays of Gingerbread Houses. They are all so different and so detailed. I can see why you look forward to seeing these. Thank you so much for joining in and for taking part every month this year Karen! It makes it worthwhile when I have others participating and I always enjoy seeing your photos. Have a wonderful Christmas, and yes, I will continue 5in5 into 2019. I hope you will join me x
Going to see these would be my tradition too, if I lived near! Love the top one!
Wow, these are fantastic … and those girls are just too cute!!
Your three local girls are darling! I’m in awe of the architects of these gb buildings! Hosmer’s Inn and the Bakery are amazing. This is something I’ve not attempted and maybe because of only having boys. My past Decembers have also been filled with music obligations as a singer and organist with little time to create cookie houses. Perfect trip with the grands.
What a delight! Thanks for sharing these…and the little girls are too adorable!
Cheers~
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