For the last several years, our family (kids & spouses) has had a Gingerbread House contest during the Christmas season. This year’s is a bit late, since we didn’t get together with the kids until the week after Christmas, at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. (We had all the kids for Thanksgiving, so the Dufrene’s got Dave & Ashley & Abigail for Christmas, an arrangement we are happy with — and we love the Dufrene’s as in-laws; couldn’t ask for better!)

But anyway, even if it’s late, there is a lot of family pride on the line here! So look at the “official” pictures below, and vote via the poll at the end. Thanks for joining us for the contest, and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all of our dear friends!

1-01-15 Update: Artist Reveal
Entry 1: “Van Gogh” — David Thomas
Entry 2: “From Birth To Death” — Paul Thomas
Entry 3: “Voortman House” — Ashley Thomas
Entry 4: “A Hole In The Ground” — Libby Breland
Entry 5: “For Whom The Bell Tolls” — Michael Thomas

At “press time” (11:00 EST) the winner was: Ashley Thomas for “Voortman House”! Thanks to everyone who voted. Your participation and comments make the contest a fun holiday tradition for our family!

Entry #1 “Van Gogh’s Windmill”

Entry #2 “From Birth to Death: Celebrating the Life”

Entry #3 “Voortman House”

Entry #4 “A Hole In The Ground”

Entry #5 “For Whom The Bell Tolls”