I am a big support of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), which likely doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has even had a brief encounter with me.  My love of STEM goes back as far as I can remember.  Which is why I was excited to see this LEGO set being released

This post was a long time coming, as I completed this lovely build on March 13th.  I received this set as a gift for my birthday from my family.  I enjoyed this build and with 493 pieces it took a couple relaxing sessions to complete.  Reading the nuggets of information throughout the build that LEGO

On February 15th I was able to continue building my lighthouse.  This started with Bag 11 which was the assembly the the cabins roof.  I really liked the look of the roof with the chimney on one end and the added touch of smoke coming up like a cozy fire is on.  The front has

On January 25th made progress on the cabin and the surrounding area by adding in the railing, bricks around the corners, door and putting on the door itself.  I also mounted the fish which helps anchor the cabin by going into the lighthouse.  The building itself clicks into the yellow circle piece on the base. 

On January 19th I was able to work on my build for a while, which included completing the wall which will cover the battery pack so it blends into the terrain.  I also completed the foundation of the lighthouse, and you can see where it will be by the assembly to drive the lighthouse coming

For Christmas I received this beautiful LEGO set from Stephanie.  I’ve liked lighthouses for as long as I can remember.  This likely roots in how my parents grew up in Newfoundland and my mom grew up in a house on the road that lead to a lighthouse and the surrounding buildings which we’d explore as