Here in the foothills of the Sandias in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we lucked out at the last minute and only had an inch or so stick to the ground for any time. Sadly, though, we learned our roof had a leak and after getting repair estimate of over $15K, we've got a major stressful adventure ahead.

Well, I didn't see any notifications for the LIVE. After clicking the link on the calendar and finding no one there, I skipped. Checking in here now and I don't see a replay.

Please note that table I photographed this yearbook on is over 200 years old. 🤗❣

Kelly, your “why” really struck a chord with me. As I mentioned in another comment here, I’m not in a season where I can build gingerbread houses anymore, but I remember so clearly what it felt like to learn, experiment, and sometimes struggle through those early builds. What you’re creating here is exactly what so many of us needed back then: a place where ideas can grow, where mistakes become lessons, and where creativity feels supported instead of overwhelming. The fact that you’re offering the group you wish you’d had says so much about your generosity and your passion for the craft. 🤗❣

I can only imagine decorating gingerbread houses at this stage in life. I used to decorate them for every season. Here’s what I imagined for Valentines Day.

@Kelly Hilberth Albeit that you and I met through ballooning, I had no idea you had a passion for gingerbread house decorating until you invited me to The Gingerbread Studio. The culinary arts have long intrigued me as my grandmothers and four of my aunts were competitive in that arena. My grandmother learned the artistic side of food from working for a caterer for over 30 years. I still have some of my decorating tools and a few Wilton magazines from back in the day. I've enjoyed seeing what I could whip up in the culinary arts with AI since 2022. 🥰