The Shire

When the girls were little, I'd get them Lego sets for Christmas, and then we'd put them together on Christmas day and keep working into the next day if needed. 

We made the best memories putting Legos together at Christmastime in front of the fire, so Legos became one of my favorite things to do at Christmas. 

But the girls have been getting older, and they have not been asking for Legos or even interested in them much. 

So I was prepared to go without Legos at Christmas this year...

But my awesome family gave me Legos this year! 

I got The Shire in Legos this year! 

So when I am not cleaning or cooking, I am putting this together while listening to audio books or music or just enjoying the slow silence. 

And the youngest, Adele, has asked to help now and then. 

I'm thankful for that.