Monday, April 25, 2011

Spring break diversions


While the first half of spring break was absorbed by preparing for and participating in first and second night Passover meals, we still had time to complete Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night.

Actually I started the puzzle, which my son bought his dad for Chanukah, about a month ago. I pieced together the edges one stormy weekend, thinking it would be a good family diversion. But neither my son nor husband showed much interest in working on it -- until I brought it to the stage in this picture.

We carefully spread a tablecloth over it when we had guests over for dinner. I'd work on it from time to time, sometimes adding a couple pieces before rushing off to work or other activities.

As I post this, 10 pieces remain to be fitted. I'm hoping my 6-year-old son will finish it while I attend a meeting tonight.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Spring break diversions

We had a couple of long-time friends over this evening to play Risk -- Lord of the Rings version. It was awesome, especially since this Risk neophyte ended up conquering more than half of Middle Earth and won her first game.