Happy Birthday to me!!

For the second year I have asked my son Luke to make a Lego creation in my honor on my birthday. Because we were just returning from a vacation (and he was not totally focused on my birthday request...can't imagine why) he didn't make as large of a creation as before, but one that was nonetheless filled with Luke's cool, thoughtful details.

Notice the black details and cool windows on the tower, and the stepped up arches on the bridge to the tower. Also notice the water running under arches of the red-roofed side building.

A fountain and the flowers I had requested. Nice architecture, Luke!

I like the main watchtower and the stepped out 'stone' work.

Luke always makes his towers and buildings with a lift-off feature...you can lift off layers/roofs in order to see the rooms that are 'furnished' and functional. In this case, you can see the workers hauling water up from the stream that ran under the building. To the left you can see the stairs up to the next level. Notice that the walls are capped in smooth Lego; that's how he is able to lift off the upstairs portions.

Another fun detail...the railing stops short of the arch so that the soldiers can access the ladders.

Thanks, Luke! I always appreciate the creativity and hours of work that go into these designs. They FAR exceed my ability and imagination!!

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Here we have Alex, giving me his own brand of entertainment. His feet are not touching the refrigerator!! Yes, I believe that also exceeds my ability!!

Thanks, boys, for my gifts!! It makes turning 42 a little more fun...