My kids spent a large chunk of the day playing with Jenga blocks. They have 3 sets (games) each. The name brand Jenga game blocks are the best and most inexpensive (especially when you get them 50% off in Nov/Dec) unit blocks I’ve found. Soooooo many ways to use them besides just playing a fun game.

I’ve made cornbread 4 times in the past couple of weeks. Been using ghee instead of oil and YUM.

A glass bowl contains a mixture of dry and wet ingredients being stirred with a metal spoon.

Conversation in the grocery store with Ro this afternoon:

Ro - “What’s beef made from? Cow?”

I said yep.

Her response - “I like cow!”

older gentleman walking by giggles to himself

Some thrifted artwork from recently…

The small bird art in the top left was actually my grandmother’s. My grandpa told me to take a few things when we were at his house for Christmas. I chose this to add to my wall of bird art in our guest bathroom.

The other 3 framed pieces are from a garage sale.

I plan on adding the duck art to my bird gallery wall as well.

I’ll probably put a personal photo in the frame with the light green matte in the top right (but I do love the art in it).

Although I’ve considered starting a gallery wall of flower art (who knows where…), I’m pretty certain I’ll use the lovely matted print of irises at our short term rental property hopefully opening so soon.

The kids went afternoon camping, complete with backpacks full of things to do and snacks. 😊⛺️

A red and gray tent is set up on a grassy area surrounded by trees.

How We Celebrated the New Year with the kids:

Charcuterie, sparkling cider, mixed treats, and a LEGO put together party

Someone is pouring a drink into green glasses lined up on a kitchen counter with snacks in the background.Four LEGO sets, including Star Wars, Friends, Botanicals, and Disney, are displayed on a wooden table.

Their request for sheep also prompted the question, “How many sheep are in a flock?” And after a little research I found that, apparently, no one knows. But it’s definitely more than 3 and less than 1,000…

My kids have been asking me to buy them a flock of sheep all day today. 🐑🐏🐑🐏🐑