Something I have been saving

Last year, around Christmas time, a Lego catalog was delivered to my house. I have a firm belief that you are never to old for Lego. It is, in many ways, the perfect toy. From following an instruction booklet to creating realistic miniatures or simply letting your imagination run wild, you can do pretty much anything with it.

Anyways, last December I got a Lego Catalog. There was one section displaying items that would be released in the new year. I mentioned one of those item, which creates three different birds (blue jay, robin, and hummingbird) here. I was going to buy it after finishing first semester, but than decided it would be a better treat to celebrate the midway point of my nursing education. And then when I finally got it, I thought "Hmmm, I have been so patient, why not wait a little bit longer?" So I did. Until today, when I really really really needed some distraction. I have been up since seven. Every time I look at the clock in my room I think "Really? Really!?!? How is it still so early...?" I needed something to keep me occupied for a bit, besides watching daytime tv which, BTW, I can't stand.  Something fun and special. Lego!

About to open the box.

 All the pieces.

The instruction booklets are beautiful! There is one booklet for each bird. Each booklet has the same story about the man who designed these Lego birds, and information specific to one of the birds.

 The hummingbird.

 Blue jay.

 And Robin!

I put them on display in my bookcase, along with all the Birthday cards and get well cards I have received. I have a great view of the shelf from my bed.

The birds were a lot of fun to put together. Each one used different types of techniques and bricks. I find it fascinating to see how something like this is built up from loose bricks and to slowly see it taking shape as you go. I definitely recommend to it any bird lovers out there. And the price ($59.99 Canadian + tax) is good. 580 pieces, about 35 minutes to build each bird, although the hummingbird was faster, and a pleasure to look at. Here is the link for the set on the Lego website.

This kit was definitely a fun distraction while waiting for tomorrow's surgery. Was even thinking about taking them apart and building them again.