Let the Games Begin

This Christmas there seemed to be a theme in the gift-giving. GAMES. This year I want to spend more time playing board games with my girls. They did get some games to add to their Nintendo DS and WEii collections, but they also got some new board games for us to play together.

Paige was excited to get Risk. Mind you she is the only one who knows how to play it. I'm sure she'll be the winner for quite awhile.

Leah got a couple of fun games that I know we'll enjoy as a family.

The You Gotta Be Kidding game a.k.a Would You Rather...? has some funny questions like..

Would you Rather eat 10 pounds of cheese OR

Would you Rather eat a bucket of peanut butter with nothing to drink?

There are gross questions too...

Would you Rather eat fried monkey brains OR

Would you Rather eat the raw guts from a huge snake?

There are some insightful questions such as...

Would you Rather go back in time one million years OR

Would you Rather go into the future one million years?

I'll be curious to hear how we answer these questions.

So do you have any recommendations for good family games?

I'd love to hear about them.

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S is for Shepherd

My friend Liza shared with me about a local writer/artist who lives in our community.

She has written two children's books. I read them both and they are precious. Wanted to let you know about them. One is an alphabet book entitled S is for Shepherd. Here is a sample of the first page.

The book is hardback and each page has a scripture verse that corresponds with the letter. Her artistic style is similar to European folk art. I purchased the S is for Shepherd for my niece and nephews for Christmas (sssshhhh don't tell them).

Tricia's newest book is about manners and incorporates counting too. It is Be Kind Be Sweet.

These books would make great baby shower gifts or gifts for preschooler/younger elementary aged children.

Here's Tricia's website if you want to see more:

http://web.me.com/tricialowenfield/tricia_lowenfield_design/Welcome.html

Merry Christmas

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