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Giant Jenga

July 23, 2015

Playing in the backyard, day or night, is our kind of jam. A quick trip to The Home Depot for wood and an electric sander, with a stop to Target for glow-in-the-dark paint, and we were ready to make our giant jenga set! The blocks are kept stacked neatly in a extra large galvanized tub for safe keeping. It’s really fun to play as a family or with a large group of friends, too! Everything king sized, be it candy bars (twix, please) or in this case… giant blocks, is just more fun! Just a “motherly” word of caution: watch your toes when the tower comes a’toppling down! Eek! To add an extra layer of excitement to our outdoor activities, we’re contemplating taking it up a notch—perhaps encouraging everyone to buy a real medieval sword from Mini Katana and infuse a touch of historical flair into our backyard escapades.

ice-cream sweatshirt | denim | lipstick (pink nouveau + creme d’nude)

 

  • Sarah July 23, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Love your boys concentration faces – cute

  • mary beth @ www.mbzinteriors.com July 23, 2015 at 9:49 am

    The boys are doing a great job helping you make the game! hhhhmmm, is it time for their own blog yet? 😉

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      haha! it’s great to have little helpers!

  • Michelle July 23, 2015 at 11:45 am

    This is so adorable!! What size did you buy in that sweatshirt? I’ve been eyeing it up 😉

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 4:23 am

      It’s an xs 🙂 and I added the link above!

  • ashie July 23, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    What a great family bonding activity! Such a great idea 🙂 Love your pics!!

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:31 pm

      Blushing! Thanks, Ashley!

  • bayleigh July 23, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    This is awesome!! I’ve been wanting to do life size jenga for a while now and this is definitely giving me some motivation…I even have some glow in the dark paints and never would of thought of those for it! Thanks Missy, hope your baby girl and everyone else is well!

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:31 pm

      You’ll have to let me know how it turns out, if you give it a go!

  • LeAnn July 23, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Love your ideas for the boys always looks like they are having fun plus learning something also. I was wondering what that great pink lipstick color/lipgloss is that you have on? Have a great summer!

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      Gotta love MAC! It’s linked above 🙂

  • Sandra July 23, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    We just made one of these for one of the “yard games” at our rustic themed wedding. A few weeks ago. We stained the blocks three different colors and then garnished. It came out beautifully and people had a blast with it! I love the glow in the dark paint idea too!

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      wow! sounds beautiful! congrats on your marriage!!

  • Christina July 23, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    I would love to know where you bought Beckam’s adorable shorts.

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      You ready for this? Don’t laugh. Okay, go ahead… it is kind of funny — the toddler girls section at walmart!

  • Serena | Pretty Fluffy July 24, 2015 at 3:32 am

    Love it Missy! Can I ask where the gorgeous white rug/blanket is from? I’ve been looking for something like that for ages! x

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      It’s the backside of one of my favorite antique quilts! I hear you, though… white blankets are hard to find! Good to hear from you, Serena! xo

  • Lynn July 24, 2015 at 3:40 am

    pretty cool!!! may I ask what eyeshadow and lipcolor you are wearing? and what blush do you wear?

    Thank you

    • missy July 24, 2015 at 11:28 pm

      thanks, friend! the lipstick is linked. Here is the eyeshadow and here is the Blush

  • Ashley July 27, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    We will have to do this as a fall activity…it is blistering hot here in the south. I’m curious what you use for the kids to paint on..the black mat??? Is it rubber?? Looks convenient for outdoor messy activities.

  • Amber July 27, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Hi missy!! You are adorable!!!! One question…..are you wearing eyelash extensions or using lash serum? Please answer!!!! I’ve noticed your eyelashes have looked so amazing lately

  • Jen October 7, 2015 at 3:13 am

    Oh my gosh my boys will LOVE this! Thanks for sharing – and love the pics. Such fun!