How to build a fort

 Simon and Harrison spent a lot of time working on building this fort structure down by the pond. When they finished, Simon made a schematic to explain how to build one. 

Fruit

 I'm still making insane plates of fruit for the kids' snacks. Simon now likes to create his own beautiful plates. He took a long time making those cherry halves!

Zac's birthday and game night

Zac turned the ripe old age of 44 on a cold Saturday. After opening presents and completing Simon's treasure hunt, we spent the rest of the day getting ready for our game night party. Zac and Alice frosted the cupcakes (my hands were squeezed out after decorating his cake that morning). We cleaned the house and I chopped a bunch of fruit and veggies to go with the pizzas. It was a really fun party. The adults seemed glad to have a chance to play games with other adults (like euchre). Meanwhile, the kids played games, went outside, had an illegal nerf gun war in the basement, and generally caused chaos, but everybody had fun.