Gringerbread Train

I have always wanted to do a gingerbread house at Christmas.  It was one of those things that I want to do, but other holidays things took its place.  This year, I really wanted to make one with the boys.  I had been searching for kits that didn't cost over $10 and while at Michael's I found one.  Then I looked harder and found a gingerbread train.

Bennett is going through a major train phase, we watch Polar Express daily.  So, when I saw the train I knew I had to get that.  I left the box on the counter for a couple days and when it was time to make it, the train did not disappoint.  I think all boys, Scott included, had fun making this train.  I did get a tip from a high school friend, hot glue the pieces together instead of using the frosting.  No one is planning on eating this so, that was extremely helpful and saved a lot of tears from mom.

Sleeping through it all

I like to think the train turned out pretty good.  Of course the next morning the engine was broken and then hot glued back together.  Maybe this is our Christmas centerpiece?