June

This month began with Disney and had a big section of garage painting and organization. It also had Rory's birthday where he got a Kate Weatherall bucket (Mysterious Benedict Society) and Legos and rave goggles. We went swimming at the public pool where our game of find the sinky toys united everyone. This was part adorable and part made me wonder why I was entertaining all these people's children. 

We went to the Great Wolf Lodge with Lacy and Lizzy and had a good time. They introduced us to Waffle House and I was impressed. We also went to Neptune Island, so our waterpark boxes have been checked. 

Around the house, I am pretty proud of the croquet stand I made. The only thing my garden is producing it basil and I doubt anyone likes pesto this much. My tomatoes are still one foot tall and my cucumbers (mostly spherical and white) gave us enough for one salad and died. I used our grill for the first time and the kabobs turned out! Rory is trying to sleep in his own room instead of with Silas, so we got rid of his squeaky bunk bed and have a new one on the way. We jazzed it up with some galaxy lights and had a family camp out on his floor to sell the monster-free coziness of the space.

 

Lego Masters

This kid is 9! 💖We did a Lego Masters celebration. I divided the guests up into six teams of 2. First they made their minifigure representatives and then we began the competition. Here are the teams.

The first challenge was called Mystery Mini, They had to use 20 pieces or less to create the most detailed and recognizable thing then could. Kind of like Lego Pictionary. 

The next challenge was Monochrome Madness. They drew for a letter, colors, and category and had to make something in their category that started with their letter with only 2 colors.

The last challenge was called Fashion Show and they had to make a wearable accessory to model. 

After each round all the grown-ups voted for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place choices. After a running total of points from votes, the top 2 teams got to go to the finals where they competed individually for the the title of Lego Master. The four finalists all got the same Lego set and could use the pieces to make anything but what the kit was supposed to be. Everyone did amazing. Logan made a monster, Lizzy made an alien, Asher made a snake, and Rory made a crab. In the end we crowned Asher as our Lego Master!

I am always impressed by these kids, jumping in with whatever I make them do and getting along and being happy for whoever wins. I am impressed by the grown ups too putting up with a crowded house and small talk and the heat all for a few slices of Dominos. I never feel more loved than after a party where people show up for my kids! I have a great clan! Thanks everyone! Happy birthday, Rory! You got your moon shoes!

 

Lego us!