Learning American Mahjong

After seeing super cute tiles online and wondering what game they belonged to, I discovered American Mahjong (the American version is actually spelled Mahjongg with two gs but it looks terribly weird.) I asked for a set of tiles for Christmas, but they come with no instructions and Dwynne and I couldn't figure out how to play. So we came up with a version similar to Rummikub.

Marla knew some women who could teach us, so she invited them to her home and they taught us the PROPER way, complete with a history of the game! And no, it's not what you've been playing on your phone. 

I was intimidated at first, and the rules seemed complicated but after some practice with Adam and friends, I think I can hold my own. Now I understand the addiction. (There are SO MANY cute sets out there. I would love to design a few. Where was this game when I was in college and had to re-design an actual game???)

 

Snow Days

Thank you Mother Nature, for giving me two full days with JUST Adam for shenanigans. It's been too long!

 

Christmas Brunch Twice

Every year, as you know, I meet up with friends from the 90s, hah! 
Met Megan and Amanda at Marios Early Toast. It was good! My friends recommended EVERYTHING so it made things impossible to settle on. Sheesh. I enjoyed their company the most of course.

And I met Ferrin for brunch another morning at a Crepe House in Shingle Springs. Her daughter came to pick her up when our time together was over. T'was good to catch up and be with my familiar who took me under her wing years ago!

 

Quilt Show 2025

Mom made twelve quilts this year. (A few less than most because of a very large hot-pad order. Go her!)
Adam picked our quilt this year. Thanks Mom! Also, points to any viewers if you know the movie reference at the end!
Watch on YouTube for best viewing.