When Nikolay and I were engaged I had this vision of what our future life would be like. I had an image of he and I standing together in a vast field with our children running and laughing in front of us. The sun was shinning and we were so happy together. This summer after we moved to Pennsylvania, we really enjoyed going to different parks together and there were a few moments that made me think "This is it, my dream come true." Last Sunday night we were playing games together (Chutes and Ladders and Uno) and the thought came to my head again, "This is what I always wanted, a happy family of my own."
The reason that I mentioned Chutes and Ladders and Uno, is that, that is about as exciting as it gets, well we do play Candyland, and thanks to Rebekah we have some interesting games like Slamwich and Mystery Garden, but I am acutely aware of our family's need for some new exciting games. Do you have any suggestions?
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I grew up in a family of 8 kids and some of our favorite games were one we made up or our parents made up. One game in particular is called Poor Kitty (I don't know if they made this one up or not). Everyone sits in a circle except for the kitty. The kitty has to go up to people but the kitty can't touch anyone. All he/she can do is "meow" but people can pet the kitty, etc. If she can meow three times in someone's face and that person doesn't laugh or even crack a smile, then the kitty has to move on to someone else. The first person to even crack a smile before the three meows is the kitty.
I remember playing a game like that. I'll have to try it out with my kids. Thanks.
Duck, Duck, Goose is always exciting! That would be super fun for Dallin and it wouldn't cost you a dime!
You are so right! Dallin didn't really get to play Chutes and Ladders or Uno.
Huge board game family here! Our faves are Carcassonne and Ticket to Ride, but our kids are older. Looks like you had a blast!
Your little family looks adorable in these sweet pictures! It looks like a fun time was had by all!
It's so wonderful to see pictures of your family, Heather --- and to reconnect for that matter! I had no idea we lived so close to each other, we're practically neighbors. We'll have to get together one of these days.
I love this! That's the best when you have those moments of realizing that you have just what you always wanted.
I love to see pic's of your family! You take such great pictures and have such a beautiful family. I so love the sneaky picture of Nikolay smiling/laughing. So cute! I always joke that someday when we are looking back at pictures people will wonder if my kids had a mother...since I am not in a single photo (ever!) Oh well, I am not even close to being as cute as my boys!
I love game night at our house. We find it is fun to let Sawyer play the adult board games and allow it to be very laid back. We play a game where you blurt out responses based on a subject card and letter in the alphabet. When we play we let him just yell out words that begin with the letter of the alphabet we are on. It really boosts his self confidence to be playing a big kid game. But it is hard to include the really little ones like Stets. I liked Susan's suggestion!
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