Graham Cracker "Gingerbread" Houses

I have wanted to make gingerbread houses with the greats since I made my first house three Christmas' ago and Elijah saw it and wanted to make one. Well, we planned it and the "big snow" storm came that year, then last year we just couldn't coordinate. So, this year I decided to do it the night of our Christmas get together when all the children would already be here.

I cut the graham crackers with a serrated knife. I was happy not too many broke. Then made the sugar syrup to "glue" them together.

Seven houses ready to go.

 I put a plastic table cloth on the dining room table and set all the houses out with candy and icing in bowls. Besides Elijah each child had a helper. There was plenty of nibbling (adults too) and licking fingers.

 We set the houses on the counter to dry.

 And had a few onlookers.

The children really enjoyed it so hopefully we can do it again next year. My gingerbread house isn't holding up so well though. One side is caving in but at least it held up until last night for our family party. It is also on the side that isn't visible to the kitchen so when I look in at it I don't see the caved in side. Doesn't pay to be in a hurry.