FAMILY NIGHT!!!!!

Actually, this is a "new" nightly tradition. After dinner, we spend 30 minutes together as a family. Each night a different person chooses an activity. It can't be electronic (no t.v., game cube, computer, etc.).

Wednesday night, we "tried" to put together the stable/barn set someone gave us. It is HUGE, btw, in case you didn't already know that. Here is the stable/barn in the process:

After 30 minutes, we gave up putting it together. There were tons of extra pieces that didn't seem to fit anywhere. We do have three buildings that can be used for all the horses the older girls left for Zachary & Elyse to play with.

Thursday night (tonight) Zachary chose for us to build things with Legos. The Legos were left here by Luke, so we have put them to good use.

You wonder why I am not involved in building either the barn or the Legos? I am the supervisor and the photographer. I can't do everything.

One finished project: A duplex!

Another finished project: A house w/windows and a door.


Tonight for dinner we had Italian Orzo. We made it once when we were staying with Dan & Emily. Dad rated it a 3.5, while at Emily's we rated it a strong 4. I also made the Nutella Crescent Rolls without the candy. They were pretty good. The Italian Orzo is supposed to feed six people. Since Zachary is a growing boy, it will only serve 4 or 5 people. Lunch leftovers is where we will see it again.

Dad is leaving to tutor. Elyse & Zachary are going to watch the Rifleman. I will enjoy a peaceful nap. Have a great day, readers!