Desert Sunrise

Photo credit to my oldest son age 13 Hello 2024! Here are my New Year Resolutions: 1. (So cliché) lose weight. Specifically get back to my ideal weight. More specifically by portion control and limiting sugar consumption. Target weight loss = 15lbs 2. Quit coffee 3. Exercise more (so so cliché). Specifically, work up to … Continue reading Desert Sunrise

Reflective Questions to End the Year 2023

My friend and fellow blogger Betty over at Chambers on the Road just posted “Ending 2023 Intentionally” based on an article her brother sent her https://nosidebar.com/intentionally/. Betty is a wonderful writer, her posts are funny, heartfelt, and interesting. It was a great post, and I loved the idea of ending the year by answering thoughtful … Continue reading Reflective Questions to End the Year 2023

LEGO MOCs

These LEGO MOCs (My Own Creations) were made by SW age 13 for consideration to display at the Brick Convention 2024. DMC-12 DeLorean 2021 Toyota Supra Vespa Scooter Baja Bug Polaris Slingshot Jeep Cherokee (SJ) Diorama of Datsun 240Z Drifting Ford Logo Thank you Brick Convention 2024 Evaluation Team for your consideration. Sincerely, SW

Orion

Photo credit: feature photo by my oldest son (age 13) on my husband’s iPhone 13 and here is a fairly messy attempt at connecting the stars by me

Stumped by the Extreme Book Nerd 2023 Challenge

We started the Extreme Book Nerd for Kids and Extreme Book Nerd for Teens challenges this past January 2023. Then we moved to a different state and now we aren't part of the same library system. Rather than give up the challenge, I opted to just purchase prizes for the kiddos for finishing reading 25 … Continue reading Stumped by the Extreme Book Nerd 2023 Challenge