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LEGO has been around since 1932 and was founded by Ole Kirk Kristiansen.  I was given LEGOs in the mid-1980s and was hooked!  I enjoyed following the plans and building the various models.  It was even better when I constructed whatever was in my imagination.

Several years ago I visited my parent's house and collected some of my childhood belongings.  I retrieved a blue Lego briefcase (1985) and inside was a skyscraper I had built as a child (broken in half so it could fit inside).

Skyscraper and LEGO Briefcase

LEGO - 1985 - Denmark

My daughters have all kinds of LEGO sets and it has been exciting to see them progress from larger blocks to sets that contain thousands of pieces!  I appreciate the patience and step-by-step sequence that building a set provides for my girls.

This past weekend, I learned that LEGO Master Builder Chris Steininger would be attending the Grand Opening for our LEGO store in McAllen, TX at La Plaza Mall.  Chris was sent to build a 7 ft. tall Yoda and my girls were able to help!  They even received a Certificate of Achievement from LEGO "for participating in an Official LEGO Building Event and in recognition of the enthusiasm and creativity displayed in building with LEGO bricks!"

Chris Steininger, girls, Yoda, & me

I was able to chat with Chris for a bit and learned that his father is also a LEGO Master Builder.  He said that they are the only father-son master builder team in the world!

Will my daughters receive LEGOs this Christmas?  We will have to wait and see!

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