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,
