Gingerbread Houses

Yesterday I had the privilege of decorating gingerbread houses with Erin and Sophia at Northeastern's Gingerbread House Contest. I didn't go into it with a competitive blood-thirst like others, including some who came with construction equipment (said contestant made a ski-slope).  The university supplied the houses and decorations, including dozens of types of candy.  Like the candy vikings we are, we pillaged, plundered, and had our way with the candy table. I had a merry time decorating my house, and of course, munching on candy.  By the end, sugar had lain siege on my poor, aching brain.   Here are some pictures of my house:

(front)

 (back)

And here are some pictures of Erin and Sophia's lovely house: