tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82924375901912433312024-03-12T19:05:37.023-07:00the perspective of a palindromic mindBe yourself. Everyone else is alrady taken.Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-68325084839150435402020-11-19T17:59:00.419-07:002021-02-06T14:50:41.782-07:00Game Recommendations: Family - Young Elementary<p> I'm back with another game recommendation list! </p><p>Here's a list of some of our favorite games for young elementary school students (I'll say grade 1-3). Stanley finished first grade and started second grade this year (6 turned 7) and these recommendations are based on him.</p><p>It can be a weird age for games because they are really outgrowing some of the younger games, but aren't quite competitive enough to <i>only</i> be playing more strategic games. We love lightweight strategy games (see last list) and although most of them have simple enough mechanics that he can play along just fine, he loses almost every time only playing with adults - and really that's not any fun! </p><p>Here are some of his favorites that are solid family games that are interesting enough for adults (in my opinion - obviously everyone's game preferences will vary). </p><p>1. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Dragonwood.</span></b> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zIzuCAi4eqh4jxPGpmZ9nJpLP9cXmFwCwh4bl2uGbH3tHZhnPzkRvrRMv_C0wbaXMPat0CUE_fISVtksEX0x07JbEjIb9euzGEW3cd4umK-CijIkNhRlhq6WCwq5a1otk-Znzyhat_I/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="755" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zIzuCAi4eqh4jxPGpmZ9nJpLP9cXmFwCwh4bl2uGbH3tHZhnPzkRvrRMv_C0wbaXMPat0CUE_fISVtksEX0x07JbEjIb9euzGEW3cd4umK-CijIkNhRlhq6WCwq5a1otk-Znzyhat_I/" width="194" /></a></div>This is probably hands down his favorite game. And while I would never choose it on my own, I really never mind when he does. It's a fun themed dice game and while there is definitely an element of luck, I love that it offers a lot of room for simple strategy. It's a really great family game!<br />*And the amount of simple addition and probability included makes it more effective than a math worksheet! <br /><br /><p></p><p>2. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Dinosaur Tea Party.</span></b> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkBZek7optvV1FBdBiCZOGl-5eWYlplir0F89Lekb9YQUr4XH5OoCneuykqAwjz-GmN2JVvkD9oqwMYFSbQVfIF7QVxgFD0eXPpQETWHXQtxUFEy-f2ivDJfj6BOWO3328BG3cgiBP80/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="910" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkBZek7optvV1FBdBiCZOGl-5eWYlplir0F89Lekb9YQUr4XH5OoCneuykqAwjz-GmN2JVvkD9oqwMYFSbQVfIF7QVxgFD0eXPpQETWHXQtxUFEy-f2ivDJfj6BOWO3328BG3cgiBP80/" width="240" /></a></div>This is probably in competition for his favorite (and definitely one of my top favorites on this list). It is a super fun deduction game. I love that there is no down time, and you always have to pay attention to what the other guesses/answers are. There are some fun quirks that keep it fun and interesting. The artwork, the dinosaur's names and the theme just take it over the top. Another super solid family game!<br />*This one really flexes those deductive reasoning/logic/problem solving muscles <br /><br /><p></p><p>3. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Guess Who.<br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZyEOolgPZ7xY95ReIREVtshA6mzbj3EBZU0BMmhGaNU0-NRWI0TY6uWg3zs2UJHS-ThPCOQCrRyfn_0DdIaZ-lP5kh61zm7tD2M4LY1LLoGTiyrGO53Avt2iZXuCM7eAqU5XbQlDPTQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="1500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZyEOolgPZ7xY95ReIREVtshA6mzbj3EBZU0BMmhGaNU0-NRWI0TY6uWg3zs2UJHS-ThPCOQCrRyfn_0DdIaZ-lP5kh61zm7tD2M4LY1LLoGTiyrGO53Avt2iZXuCM7eAqU5XbQlDPTQ/" width="245" /></a></div>Do we really need another deduction game on this list? Well I guess we do. This one is the perfect 2 player game for kids. If you are only going to pick one, I would definitely recommend Dinosaur Tea Party first, but classic Guess Who is still worth noting - mostly because it's really easy to find at thrift stores! <br />*Another information processing/logic game!<br /><br /><p></p><p>4. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Mastermind.<br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNquD2mPW4zdCCZ9VZnfySbieKHENmMNrza8-Jn3-5ZOi5ki6yCRDr7j6OgWmjW9_CEfZAHrwzqhmof5gEGR0wVyrN3KgARWeDIuzGMV_KD74J-KgOZA3awF5qL0OrDTWFPRX9Pr3AG6Q/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="1500" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNquD2mPW4zdCCZ9VZnfySbieKHENmMNrza8-Jn3-5ZOi5ki6yCRDr7j6OgWmjW9_CEfZAHrwzqhmof5gEGR0wVyrN3KgARWeDIuzGMV_KD74J-KgOZA3awF5qL0OrDTWFPRX9Pr3AG6Q/" width="320" /></a></div></div>Another classic game. This one is so quick, it's the current leader for game plays with Stanley this year (at 38). Also, it one was 0ne of my favorites as a child as well! The first couple times we played I had to summarize everything a few times to help him process the information appropriately so he could think through before making his next move. But he caught and now he's quick. <br />*And yet another deductive reasoning game. I spy a theme here. <br /><br /><p></p><p>5. <span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sleeping Queens. </b></span><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7JUj2nWYuip25XpauJqqfH8BlIDPYTu2irfXbH9MnS7upQSkbwZGt3lOzx1GqtnTVwMRBRg2T_dnwpQahS4XGGb2EZVdRua7pEiQxdtDZobczQmNa5K1uFWy5UzJWg59LK795fHXwKk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1248" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ7JUj2nWYuip25XpauJqqfH8BlIDPYTu2irfXbH9MnS7upQSkbwZGt3lOzx1GqtnTVwMRBRg2T_dnwpQahS4XGGb2EZVdRua7pEiQxdtDZobczQmNa5K1uFWy5UzJWg59LK795fHXwKk/" width="200" /></a></span></div><span>It's a quickie and you already know how I feel about those. Sleeping Queens is a pretty great game of luck, memory and press your luck. There is also a fun little math element thrown in the mix. <br /><br /></span><p></p><p>6. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Forbidden Island.<br /></span></b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAi7dUikvRZASCStfESiDsg5guN-jJhtQl5JQqLF1uCCsT9Dk7ATYCa7Ooy6JPnp8wSeJ8XI2KWYDy-nX7k7Jjpkrtsnz2aEw2M8Llp3P3Kmv-ebmfjvgQTo_PKjpQB_sTgKP7ZKnbspM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="727" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAi7dUikvRZASCStfESiDsg5guN-jJhtQl5JQqLF1uCCsT9Dk7ATYCa7Ooy6JPnp8wSeJ8XI2KWYDy-nX7k7Jjpkrtsnz2aEw2M8Llp3P3Kmv-ebmfjvgQTo_PKjpQB_sTgKP7ZKnbspM/" width="174" /></a><br />I said it once, i'll say it again. Everyone needs a good cooperative game in the mix. This is definitely Stanley's favorite coop game. Cooperative games are great because it invites discussion on strategy and therefore helps the younger ones understand why and how there can be multiple "good moves" to make and what to think about to make the best one. <br />*5 Stars for learning to be part of a team and thinking through decisions.<br /><br /></p><p> 7. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ghost Fightin' Treasure Hunters </span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBrr7qm9SnO3fWq3cHXj-rzN5a-cgogIx0F2GwBrO-CnoPjcz4zZfk8_Et2WnyB6Lk1AI6vs8PRBDDaVMrXnDNMmFg9N3vubyqC2fzup0JSNSDeQDo7-2H9TJOVbX2EyytaKtJq7YK9E/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1236" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBrr7qm9SnO3fWq3cHXj-rzN5a-cgogIx0F2GwBrO-CnoPjcz4zZfk8_Et2WnyB6Lk1AI6vs8PRBDDaVMrXnDNMmFg9N3vubyqC2fzup0JSNSDeQDo7-2H9TJOVbX2EyytaKtJq7YK9E/" width="212" /></a></div>Another cooperative game. I think his favorite part are the little ghost figures that always end up on his fingers when we play this game. I like that this one has additional rules and cards to add in when you get the hang of it or just want to face a deeper challenge. I love the idea of "levels" built into a game that you can pick depending on who you are playing with. This one can get quite challenging!<br />*Another great teamwork game!<br /><br /><p></p><p>8. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Camp.<br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMndpidkDtQl5ZI20aJrt5WIW6OMRAYQPhvfqS49bxp25l7wl24KSHkxmJHxK-Rh5u0WM9Jsub24KNuKpu5od9hhRejBTb6A4PID4Q3cGdTqEX8Hj-Fesy59HQVDPe9unXS9Tbjr97o6Y/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="1500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMndpidkDtQl5ZI20aJrt5WIW6OMRAYQPhvfqS49bxp25l7wl24KSHkxmJHxK-Rh5u0WM9Jsub24KNuKpu5od9hhRejBTb6A4PID4Q3cGdTqEX8Hj-Fesy59HQVDPe9unXS9Tbjr97o6Y/" width="288" /></a></div>This one is on this list because Stanley LOVED it at the beginning of the year and still chooses it fairly often, but full disclosure, I often want to hide it from him. It's just fine. It's an animal/outdoor trivia (which he loves anyway because he thinks he's the smartest), but what brings it over the top for him is the little decoder card used to reveal the right answer. It just brings lots of excitement when you're 6&7. <br />*Aside from the science facts, reading the cards is also great reading practice! The decoder brings enough excitement for them to want to read all the cards to everyone. <br /><br /><p></p><p>9. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Trekking the National Parks. </span></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzUNys1nHT7ae5ZxRD_xOnpYcATFhKAMMDuo_60J6Xw57h5PBBcxeTz88izLOVt-9p0hsOzhpQq-f6_BYq0n6Ts_vAxf4Tc04DZgTqG61RDz0TQ1KADXcZtCH1GkOGWXzFSnQQlmGYbI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzUNys1nHT7ae5ZxRD_xOnpYcATFhKAMMDuo_60J6Xw57h5PBBcxeTz88izLOVt-9p0hsOzhpQq-f6_BYq0n6Ts_vAxf4Tc04DZgTqG61RDz0TQ1KADXcZtCH1GkOGWXzFSnQQlmGYbI/" width="243" /></a><br />I very reluctantly didn't include this one on my list of favorites. I love all the trekking games - I even backed Trekking the World on Kickstarter. I think it may be the themes that really do it for me, though. They are simple, fun, family games.<br />*The gameboard is a (distorted) US Map. So this is basically better than geography class. We love that kind of covert learning.<br /><br />10. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Battle Sheep.</span></b></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u5TpulQFAQ_BHEUUfucJozdIKgP1SPwgO9OY23WPwfCCA3JV9ACZ8E74EGj5vSv8TMNaC-JSqwEkHvS5zm0A_vICLGfOqgDi4NPMLOHB4p01khrl0Te6HoQLXj6Q6tsGf90xFRrrjco/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1147" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u5TpulQFAQ_BHEUUfucJozdIKgP1SPwgO9OY23WPwfCCA3JV9ACZ8E74EGj5vSv8TMNaC-JSqwEkHvS5zm0A_vICLGfOqgDi4NPMLOHB4p01khrl0Te6HoQLXj6Q6tsGf90xFRrrjco/" width="207" /></a></div><br />Haha this one definitely looks like a kids game, but I would be lying if I said I haven't played it with just adults before (haha shall we blame the pandemic shut down?) It's simple enough but has a surprising amount of strategy! It gives me a slight checkers vibe, but has much more to it. <p></p><p>The next 2 were on my favorites list but still deserve to be on this one as well. </p><p>11. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ubongo.<br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nl0JP_24XNFRpA7nNQPup0ih24naxGPcXipe8GTz6MvXca-USj_tDO1abn77OAx5i0-eQ31Gt2IAZ5-GEEXnK64CunbFm8wM_KrdPCng-k8VuZwF05HibQMwuaB1QFh3uNv6vkNjCxQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="1500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nl0JP_24XNFRpA7nNQPup0ih24naxGPcXipe8GTz6MvXca-USj_tDO1abn77OAx5i0-eQ31Gt2IAZ5-GEEXnK64CunbFm8wM_KrdPCng-k8VuZwF05HibQMwuaB1QFh3uNv6vkNjCxQ/" width="270" /></a><br />A Tetris-style speed puzzle game. As I mentioned on my last list, Stanley has legitimately beat me on some of the puzzles. <br /><br /></div><br /><p></p><p>12.<b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Double Ditto.<br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMtZjfcmq466hmt-21-vRZzSDz3EuEA0vsCoKY9KPk8zgIQH8lbCZdqEnpmFHgu_YXSpEA7epCiIWHzzbE4Ym0_VNtU9OdueydHOB1QdkIsEdTfOIZD0SBJKmRAxsi4XvdZMOn554Av-M/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="909" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMtZjfcmq466hmt-21-vRZzSDz3EuEA0vsCoKY9KPk8zgIQH8lbCZdqEnpmFHgu_YXSpEA7epCiIWHzzbE4Ym0_VNtU9OdueydHOB1QdkIsEdTfOIZD0SBJKmRAxsi4XvdZMOn554Av-M/" width="182" /></a></div>Our family loves word games like Buzzword, Scattergories, Anomia, 5 Second Rule, etc. But those can be difficult with a wider range of ages - Double Ditto is one that is fun for all and it really evens the playing field. <br /><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><p></p><p>And while we're talking about games that are great for a wide range of ages, i'll add in a bonus:</p><p>13. <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Telestrations. </span></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQALYSbXQiskniRQQAP91zk1Ru_FCMws7X0YE-4gYC5Ziv6RY3a5dNUnTIz-2ZIzhYpCVnoKv3LvFBpeVoiC6DqK2BF_JVJmIKkiWTy7OItzMxGbI_jZOeDcCrL8vMZApFDiHBuzcIaw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1237" data-original-width="1258" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQALYSbXQiskniRQQAP91zk1Ru_FCMws7X0YE-4gYC5Ziv6RY3a5dNUnTIz-2ZIzhYpCVnoKv3LvFBpeVoiC6DqK2BF_JVJmIKkiWTy7OItzMxGbI_jZOeDcCrL8vMZApFDiHBuzcIaw/" width="244" /></a></div></div>This is a really fun mash-up of Pictionary and Telephone. We have the party pack so up to 12 people can play at a time! It really bridges the gap across generations. A really great family game that will get everyone laughing! <p></p><p><br /></p><p>And while I can never leave my lists at 10, here are some honorable mentions. </p><p>Sushi Go<br />Zeus on the Loose <br />Rory's Story Cubes<br />Tenzi<br />Qwirkle<br />Cauldron Quest<br />Labyrinth <br />Kingdomino (I think he will enjoy this one, I just haven't played it with him yet). </p>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-10826813213559257612020-11-12T21:11:00.145-07:002021-02-06T15:02:35.797-07:00Game Recommendations <p> Okay since I did the post on toys, I now want to do a post
on my other favorite topic – GAMES!</p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<p class="MsoNormal">I love a good board game. Not the super long, super strategic,
heavyweight “gaming” games – but quick, lightweight strategy games are totally my
jam! <br />
I’m trying to think of my top ten favorite games (I think this may be what it
feels like when people try picking their favorite child). <br />
But here it goes (in no particular order – because that would be WAY too hard):<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><!--[endif]--><b>Carcassonne</b></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPhHxYzOQ8iSH_X3esehJmnNueLl4XPudT3rlYhD10N1S570gsD0mQbL6tR_P1aUSq-mQ44EudHiKKCnOZar-bbsk7Lo8AXjLxfRU4TDLeFGN6JoharkZWpHiZ0gOCWb-n_8Ovuxtzeg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1062" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPhHxYzOQ8iSH_X3esehJmnNueLl4XPudT3rlYhD10N1S570gsD0mQbL6tR_P1aUSq-mQ44EudHiKKCnOZar-bbsk7Lo8AXjLxfRU4TDLeFGN6JoharkZWpHiZ0gOCWb-n_8Ovuxtzeg/" width="170" /></a></div>
An excellent tile placement game. I love this one because I think it spans all
ages and ability levels. Young kids can understand the simple mechanics but
there’s enough depth involved to not just hold an adult’s attention, but makes
them want to come back for more - we almost always play it more than once in a
sitting. (Plus there are a variety of expansions to choose from should you want
to include them). Pretty much all the adults here are always down for a game of
Carcassonne (and we definitely can’t say that about many games). it’s a
relatively quick game, very easy to explain, and most notably, set up takes
about 30 seconds. 2 thumbs up for sure! <br />
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</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Splendor</span></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AGiiSsv91vbDfTxrVkr0vDiDRLXJ_YYhyphenhyphenRMNW3Q1GyGnUNt5ZC8LXO9bsu74HpwDv8ag3FgXo_1QO2MXXsa2LAlU4DinNDrPQuf2XpTALL-dTmP4Lpt7MGmKp3Z2HM3dYBHRyq8PDwQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="953" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AGiiSsv91vbDfTxrVkr0vDiDRLXJ_YYhyphenhyphenRMNW3Q1GyGnUNt5ZC8LXO9bsu74HpwDv8ag3FgXo_1QO2MXXsa2LAlU4DinNDrPQuf2XpTALL-dTmP4Lpt7MGmKp3Z2HM3dYBHRyq8PDwQ/" width="152" /></a></div>
I have to admit I judged this game by its cover so it took me awhile before I
looked into it much. After seeing it recommended again and again it started to
pique my interest. I was happy to see my aunt brought it to Idaho for our Girls
Weekend in March. I fell in love the second I played it. (I also won the second
time I played it haha). I immediately regretted not buying it when I had seen
it go on sale because I had to wait many months for another good enough price! <br />
It’s a card drafting and set collection game and honestly might be my very
favorite (an always changing target). Also, it’s almost scary how <u>completely
silent</u> the game usually is as we are all deep in thought, strategizing for
our future in jewels.<br />
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I love abstract games and I also love dice games so this one really speaks to
me. Plus, I super love the puzzle-y element that this one includes. It’s definitely
a think-y game, but since it’s paired with dice (aka LUCK) it makes for a fun
(and frustrating) combination. At its simplest, just completing your grid
(puzzle) with the rolls of the dice, adhering to placement rules, is a feat on its
own, but then throw in the play order and trying to get what you need before
someone takes it, tool cards and secret objectives that are different each game
and even the strategy of choosing the grid (puzzle) to complete in the first
place just adds more layers of greatness. <br />
This one also has a solid solo variation. Highly Recommend. <br />
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to Sagrada but different enough to be worth having both (in my opinion). There’s
more player interaction in Azul – for better or for worse; as you can more easily
strategize to change the course for your opponents, compared to Sagrada which
is much more of a multi-player solitaire game. <br />
I’ve had this one a lot longer and therefore played it more times, it’s just a
really solid one. It’s simple enough to grasp, but the more you think about it
the more complex it becomes. It requires planning ahead while also adapting to
an ever-changing game state, with a little luck mixed in. <br />
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A card drafting, tile placement game. I initially got this one to play with my
nephew, but Rachel, Mariah and I play it all the time ourselves <span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%;">(and actually I haven’t even played it
with Stanley yet – he mostly prefers playing games he’s already played and not
new ones). </span>It’s quick (and another
30 second set-up game #veryimportanttome) and has a good amount of strategy. (Ha,
and also spatial reasoning which was hard to adjust to in the beginning). I
love that it is like a new puzzle to solve each time, and you always need to
adjust your approach for the tiles that become available on your turn. It’s another
one that appears simple but has enough depth for adults. I also have and love
Queendomino, but sometimes simpler is better, you know? But I love them so much
I recently purchased the Age of Giants expansion – but haven’t played it yet. I’ll
report back. (They also have a kids version – Dragomino,
that’s also fun and Gordon who is 3 and not super into games can play that one
fine!)<br />
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This is another abstract strategy one that I just love. It is just a nice, quick,
relaxing, visually satisfying good game. It’s one that if you’re not careful
you may just end up making some non-competitive choices just for visual
satisfaction. (haha, that would be me – I often just cannot help it. And yet I
never regret it). It’s hard to be mad about losing this one – it just puts you
in a good mood. It’s a <b>very light</b> strategy game that is definitely worth
it in my opinion!<br />
Also there is a pretty strong first player advantage so we’ve come up with some
good house rules to mitigate that a little. (only having one card at a time; or
picking 3 but not refilling your hand until you’ve played all your tiles). <br />We’ve also just used the pieces to see if
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</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ubongo</span></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCOgvxQs5XfB96ZkbSN4NjtNn3hpt4aebV3mUurIH9KvsbpCAKYe8XKbrV5rPo7kP0629G1lqfLoAN_TkCVFvfGXy_tAo66CWKgiXPyM1ubFWVcbgM44hktcZuz1wSCw9Qske9Go2j8I/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="1500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCOgvxQs5XfB96ZkbSN4NjtNn3hpt4aebV3mUurIH9KvsbpCAKYe8XKbrV5rPo7kP0629G1lqfLoAN_TkCVFvfGXy_tAo66CWKgiXPyM1ubFWVcbgM44hktcZuz1wSCw9Qske9Go2j8I/" width="270" /></a></div>A tetris-like speed puzzle game. Another one that is fun for all ages (a great
family game!). There is definitely an advantage for whoever finishes their
puzzle first (and second in a 3+ player game), but they tried to throw in some curve
balls (read: luck) with the scoring by also picking gems/points from a blind
bag, this somewhat evens the playing field from being a straight up race and
makes it more fun for kids to play along and not feel like they are being
obliterated the whole time. But if you’re
playing with vastly different ages and stages, the younger ones may not be that
competitive. That being said, my 7-year-old nephew has genuinely solved many of
the puzzles faster than me. <br />
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Okay while we’re on the subject of family games, I’ll add Double Ditto. We are
always on the lookout for good games that lots of players (like 5-12) can play
at once that are fun for a wide range of ages (like 6-60). This one fits the bill.
We grew up playing Scattergories, and while that one will always have a place
in my heart, I think I like Double Ditto more. They are similar in gameplay,
but are actually more like opposites. In Double Ditto you want to write what other
people write and alliteration doesn’t matter (making it much easier for the
first and second grade crowd to enjoy). It’s very simple: read a category card aloud
and everyone writes down 2 things in that category. Truly, sometimes simple is
best. And this one is definitely simple without being boring. It’s also much
less competitive than Scattegories (we’ve had some epic arguments over the
years – and thus had to implement the infamous “vote with your fingers, not
your mouth!”) But Double Ditto always brings laughs and you really get to see
how different everyone’s brains are. Such a good one!!<br />
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I always love a good word game and right now this one is my favorite! It’s a 2
team word party game – making it a great one for large families/gatherings (we’ve
played it as just a 2 player game as well as up to 8 people – you potentially
could do more, but more isn’t always merrier). Plus it’s simple to play and
explain (and it’s great for spelling practice!) This game is unique because you
have to think about all the letters a word contains to maximize your turn, so it’s
much more strategic than many word recall games, but you also aren’t completely
limited to specific letters like in Scrabble or Upwords. The best of both worlds! Having a big
vocabulary is helpful, but not as helpful as quickly coming up with lots of
things in your category to choose the best one for the current state of the game.
A sand timer adds stress, but also moves the game along as turns are only 30
seconds. It’s the perfect mash-up of a word recall/trivia-like, word, party
game! <br />
And let’s just give a shout out to our honorable mention: Bananagrams - because
that’s just a classic (and totally closed the door on Scrabble and Upwords for
me because it's similar but SO MUCH more enjoyable I never want to play the other ones).<br />
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</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Anomia</span></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiknNQGbhoV5CA4-srp9QXjwq8Eq-vj6zJMdZHrAuLMuye1prZTDmnJlITl0Y84sBdDs_wNR6eU_m7zvVTWh-P02KUmW_hGn_SAHgP9KbJLI69CyfKUAlKTIeQHYrbJIfsdRI5aaPajWto/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="925" data-original-width="924" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiknNQGbhoV5CA4-srp9QXjwq8Eq-vj6zJMdZHrAuLMuye1prZTDmnJlITl0Y84sBdDs_wNR6eU_m7zvVTWh-P02KUmW_hGn_SAHgP9KbJLI69CyfKUAlKTIeQHYrbJIfsdRI5aaPajWto/" width="240" /></a></div>
Very surprisingly, not a lot of quick category trivia/word recall games are on
this list yet. We will remedy that now! Word recall is probably my favorite
type of party game, and Anomia is such a good one. For one, it’s quick and
simple both to explain and to play; and two, there is absolutely no down time. While
there is a turn order for flipping cards into your pile, everyone is essentially
playing at the same time and you always have to be paying attention. When the
symbol on your card matches the symbol on someone else’s card, which can happen
at any time, you two are in a face off and must say something in the category
on the other person’s card before they say something from the category on your
card. It always brings the laughs and you may end up surprised at what your
brain knows that your consciousness didn’t. Or why a random color comes out of
your mouth when you’re supposed to be saying a cereal name. I think its sweet
spot is between 4-6 players, but can be played with more if needed. <br />
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I love the whole Forbidden series trio, but this one remains my favorite. We all
need a good cooperative game in the mix. This one has some set collection
aspects and each player has a role with special powers/advantages that I enjoy.
While vey similar in mechanics to
Forbidden Island, there are other elements that make it more complex – like
multiple ways to die! Plus there is an always- shifting board which always
keeps things interesting and challenging. It took a couple game plays before we
even won for the first time – in a 3+ player game, we rarely win if we don’t
have the water guy. <br />
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This one and Yahtzee I just can’t not include on any favorites list. This one
was my favorite game for… I think my whole life? (the only other games that I can think of that could have competed for a season would be Parcheesi, Mastermind and Stratego). But I'm pretty sure this one always reigned supreme. All I really know is that I
have A LOT of Rummikub game plays under my belt. <br />
I especially love (and sometimes hate) the many possible combinations of sets and
runs and the constant re-arranging of the tiles. It’s super puzzle-y and gives
the brain a good workout! <br />
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Ahh, our most played game of 2020. We played it 113 times in May alone. It must
go on this list. Many of the older, “classic” games of my childhood didn’t age
well for me – they really pale in comparison to the games they make now. But Yahtzee
is one that still holds our attention (clearly). In my opinion, it’s definitely
one of the best classics! And I don’t think it’s just the reminiscent factor – Yahtzee
just passes the test of time for me. Plus it’s probably the reason I love dice
games so much. It’s a super quick, dice
rolling game of probability!<br />
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</span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Pandemic</span></b><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AYeLv8sJTCxHO374hEnQSU1SUOEwsOFpUy7-yCtVAmFZByxtMc7PiG2tbXWluO_fHD-UqVJ5ZobyB8iBuCXDI1SI4Aiv7pUwJNK4CxJhenH3AQwDJ06HcGH-5xFlx8H_Wj3VkEtu4dM/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="954" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AYeLv8sJTCxHO374hEnQSU1SUOEwsOFpUy7-yCtVAmFZByxtMc7PiG2tbXWluO_fHD-UqVJ5ZobyB8iBuCXDI1SI4Aiv7pUwJNK4CxJhenH3AQwDJ06HcGH-5xFlx8H_Wj3VkEtu4dM/" width="153" /></a></div>
Because really, who can compile a list of games in 2020 and not include
Pandemic?? (and also I wasn’t going to stop at 13!) This is another cooperative game that actually
has near identical mechanics to Forbidden Island (the actions you take, the
routine of a turn, etc.), so if you've played that one, this one will feel like a familiar friend. But with a a more intense theme (or is that just 2020
talking) and bigger scope (you have to travel all over the world, whereas
traveling in Forbidden Island is much simpler), you may find that this "familiar friend" is not quite as friendly. Essentially, it’s just a much
bigger challenge for us. We don’t get this one out a ton, but it’s always
enjoyable when we do. Even though we lose more than we win. <o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Okay I couldn’t stop at 10 – but I’ll end here.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I also didn’t add card games because that would just really
complicate things. <br />
But for the sake of not leaving them out I’ll add::<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Five Crowns</b> (my favorite for YEARS) – and I once played a game with a score of 0! (which yes, it was a check off of my bucketlist). <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7MgtigAyP7JbgWuZKHkAgYIkxjuwVE_qqtxkvIuhjZdimA_9nWdtajpMhXG9MjjVeS5vVpdjlJfYOXg3FqhxcPIqYBKk20uC037BvDhCy6jUWZPYXlI9EhwxFyPoX7df4U8ji-6idZY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="498" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7MgtigAyP7JbgWuZKHkAgYIkxjuwVE_qqtxkvIuhjZdimA_9nWdtajpMhXG9MjjVeS5vVpdjlJfYOXg3FqhxcPIqYBKk20uC037BvDhCy6jUWZPYXlI9EhwxFyPoX7df4U8ji-6idZY/" width="313" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b>
SET</b> (another classic). I used to be really good, but I am definitely losing my touch. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqkK4R350HN-Jgc-5qXJ1HS1zjTyZgrBr_svj-K17jkw0S-5Bmup13lRxSEWHvcyC3d7nlp1qTS6pbATZGL5sAIBTDrArx417ZBVhomSbWgXZWnnwMIQ-N12zSOD2GNtfAsJEUBDIMyU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="772" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqkK4R350HN-Jgc-5qXJ1HS1zjTyZgrBr_svj-K17jkw0S-5Bmup13lRxSEWHvcyC3d7nlp1qTS6pbATZGL5sAIBTDrArx417ZBVhomSbWgXZWnnwMIQ-N12zSOD2GNtfAsJEUBDIMyU/" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>
6 Nimmt. </b>It's super quick, super simple, but not boring. A real winner here. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_E4LN8DOEOxX0O48FniiH2e-OzRspeOAcyroMk_t3kKZc14hcKftpjuRSW9CwSOKVnl8_u2kggqh8FmyDiyG7yv4fnnjR7dMgBUSeSAPTavoBtrn_SeJ5W0G8e53JOVXxvB7pPD1z60/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1198" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_E4LN8DOEOxX0O48FniiH2e-OzRspeOAcyroMk_t3kKZc14hcKftpjuRSW9CwSOKVnl8_u2kggqh8FmyDiyG7yv4fnnjR7dMgBUSeSAPTavoBtrn_SeJ5W0G8e53JOVXxvB7pPD1z60/" width="192" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>
SkyJo.</b> Yes, it is just the classic game golf with a few twists, so you don't <i>need</i> the game. I still love it though. And sometimes having a physical card game reminds you to play it more. <span style="font-size: x-small;">I mean, I also have Play Nine which is also just the game of golf with slightly different twists than Skyjo. I just keep Play Nine in my car for when on-the-road game emergencies emerge.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIs9YzB09Ekcuqp3CBubpBdbFyuvnqXieBzI1vzGvWLBmurvOPvY1EpFZUTFl6e63i3aHrB0EOxj_QMe-MPN41N8DLCrwyAF9rJRTp9MUGyBbVq9T-P0KRywjBZwOiGvUngXXYblY_Fa0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="793" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIs9YzB09Ekcuqp3CBubpBdbFyuvnqXieBzI1vzGvWLBmurvOPvY1EpFZUTFl6e63i3aHrB0EOxj_QMe-MPN41N8DLCrwyAF9rJRTp9MUGyBbVq9T-P0KRywjBZwOiGvUngXXYblY_Fa0/" width="127" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>
The Game</b>. It's fun, yet maddening, yet always keeps you coming back for more. We always think we're really bombing it and then when we get to the end we're always closer than we thought.<br />This one also has a great solo variation. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyaWyXyXamA6i8Xfq75VNwjsgY-AMlXqXaRYCjwaRgp6Hh9v5Qcu3avJsHPL25Ym_x-n8_Wj7f6MeNZQ5JqBYbb5qBWBqepM3H_LLC7gt7Ykp48h3eHVttzse-dxPjcuO6qkb6TxFqK0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="978" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyaWyXyXamA6i8Xfq75VNwjsgY-AMlXqXaRYCjwaRgp6Hh9v5Qcu3avJsHPL25Ym_x-n8_Wj7f6MeNZQ5JqBYbb5qBWBqepM3H_LLC7gt7Ykp48h3eHVttzse-dxPjcuO6qkb6TxFqK0/" width="218" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>
Cover Your Assets. </b>Grandpa Beck always has the best instructions that make you want to laugh out loud. This one is best with 3+ players and leaves lots of room for strategy, stealing and fun. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vWO9ufCEfGSe7kSfsWYDJuwW8jqEwFvs2scJ9rInHFtyiuwowy5IQvolKz7Vlb6drQBm63jwgbVhCsSZOSU0gmuGsD5v4OarUeLFPqzQkwJ6ksDpVBahuKwIa-ZnjEuYv5aLiIL5-1o/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1102" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vWO9ufCEfGSe7kSfsWYDJuwW8jqEwFvs2scJ9rInHFtyiuwowy5IQvolKz7Vlb6drQBm63jwgbVhCsSZOSU0gmuGsD5v4OarUeLFPqzQkwJ6ksDpVBahuKwIa-ZnjEuYv5aLiIL5-1o/" width="176" /></a></div><br /><b>
Skip Bo. </b>How many times can I say, sometimes simple is best!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegBN7i_xqOFQlcXpunb9_d3fTsa8u9M3OeebYMmtuHkL-kceqxjJOkESbfBjLVDc1jakOtj4kVrMn1wwl7sw5QmET3RFArvqXTKiZiS_OHsb59KSy3vwFKIvvywuCRe-1G-dOkLPpMvA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="677" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegBN7i_xqOFQlcXpunb9_d3fTsa8u9M3OeebYMmtuHkL-kceqxjJOkESbfBjLVDc1jakOtj4kVrMn1wwl7sw5QmET3RFArvqXTKiZiS_OHsb59KSy3vwFKIvvywuCRe-1G-dOkLPpMvA/" width="108" /></a></div><br />
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<span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I left some real gems off of this list, so I may
have to make this a regular thing (I love a good list!). </span>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-59788272949202122512020-11-05T14:33:00.378-07:002021-02-06T14:22:17.660-07:00Toy Spiel<p>Every year I get asked for toy and gift recommendations from clients. They are mostly looking for what toys will make their children a genius or something <span style="font-size: x-small;">(um, so obviously, we still have work to do)</span>. But I mean we do talk A LOT about the importance of play, so i'm here for it. </p><p>ANYWAY. I do have lots of thoughts on toys and I do have toy recommendations, so I figured this year I would just write it all out. </p><p>But first, a super super short spiel about toys. </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Let's start by throwing it back to Jean Piaget when he said, “Play is the work of childhood.” <br />He surely wasn't wrong and all the new brain science that we have now gives him 2 thumbs up for his accuracy. And because play matters, toys matter <span style="font-size: x-small;">(okay fine i'll say of course we don't NEED toys, but I mean - they are quite important! And not hard to get).</span> Toys are the tools for that work – and unfortunately they
are not all created equal. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We want open ended toys. Basically, <b>the less the toy does, the better </b>(there’s always exceptions, of course). But basically we want toys that kids
really have to use their own imagination and creativity (and patience and problem solving) to really do the “work” themselves.
And that work is promoting brain development and building important life skills. It really
is important, and it really does matter. Toys that have batteries to talk (<span style="font-size: x-small;">I especially don't like the ones asking you "educational" questions</span>), make sounds, and light up, are often advertised as educational because that appeals to adults (and for good reason - we want what is best for our kids) but i'm here to say that <b>open ended toys are FAR MORE educational</b> than those ones. <span style="font-size: x-small;">And they will probably be played with 100x time more often as well. I mean how many times are we really expecting a child to want to play g. </span>Those toys are there to entertain your child. We want the child to use the toys to entertain themselves</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Also, you don’t need many toys. Quality is so much more
important than quantity (in fact, even a lot of good quality, open ended toys can
be overwhelming to have out all at once). Less is definitely more when it comes
to toys (has your child ever played with the one random toy at the doctors
office for 40 minutes, but are “bored” at home in a room full of toys?). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here are some examples of open ended toys that will yield
hours of play. Promise. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOAO-3o5Vfg61CILgi4SP0IXbBcOVASI1LGOTQ5g6Bv47Q2sfV-9S_NvWXPcA6c0-C0OUxRpMlKuDhl7YoK_zqo-G3xLZL4BP1WhJdhXP2WW1CpnMYH0rSRGih6v_a_YxShyphenhyphenRc9uIi59E/s1500/Something+that+Builds.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOAO-3o5Vfg61CILgi4SP0IXbBcOVASI1LGOTQ5g6Bv47Q2sfV-9S_NvWXPcA6c0-C0OUxRpMlKuDhl7YoK_zqo-G3xLZL4BP1WhJdhXP2WW1CpnMYH0rSRGih6v_a_YxShyphenhyphenRc9uIi59E/s320/Something+that+Builds.png" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">1. Something that builds.</span></u> <b>Wooden unit blocks and magnet tiles</b>
are my personal favorites. But<b> train tracks, mega blocks/duplo/lego, keva
planks</b> (especially as they get older), <b>marble runs and zoob builders</b>
are also great options. Endless possibilities for creative expression – plus it’s
laying a foundation in math, spatial reasoning and it’s pretty much a science
lab. Woof. And you thought they were just playing…<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -0.25in;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -0.25in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLOq_9zxEFyF2p-OuS3ylkIEjZswYZZc0SelpDBrJAcnQYFu0RthOjJEHFNPpSoETlor3PLuVZDpNzY2YMpkqZvQpaxPQWH9VYbBEbE-chlHdPWpY9bvWAHmWo2HwP0ttWpn8WzfTunc/s1320/Figures.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLOq_9zxEFyF2p-OuS3ylkIEjZswYZZc0SelpDBrJAcnQYFu0RthOjJEHFNPpSoETlor3PLuVZDpNzY2YMpkqZvQpaxPQWH9VYbBEbE-chlHdPWpY9bvWAHmWo2HwP0ttWpn8WzfTunc/s320/Figures.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -0.25in;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><u style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 22.8267px;">2. Figures.</span></u><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> A safe bet I always suggest is generic </span><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">animals</b><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">. (We have the Safari Ltd. toobs and then bigger, Schleich animals). </span><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">Cars and vehicles </b><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">or</span><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> people and characters</b><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> are open ended and fun, too. What will promote the best play is really dependent on the child. Some kids love animals, others love trains or cars; if you cater to their interests, they will do the rest. (And putting the figures with the building toy pairs better than cheese and crackers). </span><p style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;">AlAlso, in my opinion the more general the figure, the better. We love wooden peg people because they can literally be whatever– it’s really easy to adapt them to whatever is on their mind and their recent experiences, which is how kids play (also painting them is a fun, creative outlet for me). <br /><br /><span style="line-height: 17.12px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I have personal feelings against characters, but I am coming around to them. And they definitely CAN be open ended (they’re just not my preference). I do think some characters are better than others. For example, if your child loves Paw Patrol or Daniel Tiger, those characters MAY promote more play than toys from a specific Disney movie. Paw Patrol is an ongoing show, so each episode the child sees those characters saving the day in a new way, highlighting community helpers and problem-solving. Daniel Tiger is a preschool tiger dealing with lots of different real-life problems and experiences, easily relatable to kids. On the other hand, Belle from Beauty and the Beast has a very specific story. Each time you watch the movie, she does the exact same thing. It takes MORE effort to take a Belle figure and change up her thoughts, adventures and actions than it would a generic person figure. (Note: some kids can definitely have very open-ended play with Belle and other characters. If your child loves and plays with their character toys, great! Some kids do more easily than others.) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if your child LOVES Tangled but they don’t truly PLAY with their Rapunzel figure, this may be why. They may love Rapunzel, they may even say it’s their favorite toy – but it may not be promoting the play a generic figure would. They may have a harder time moving from the Tangled storyline (and even though kids love and need repetition, nobody wants to act out Tangled every single day). Also Rapunzel won’t be there favorite forever – the more generic, the more it can be and the longer it will last.</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0px;"> </span></p></span></div><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><br /><br /></span></span><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmPhub_C3nyLrLYg5_bOAkagEkmuIdtO-_5z3Vzg64SCaL6zuTLTB6vVqb8j9SrJkGP8NLC2ozqCEghv9oWN6fDwy9XkrC2Jb0ixv4lCD5Z7OW1zKFL70OYdjpCVcGCon2RDiz1iJ8Wc/s1347/Somewhere+to+DO+small+world+play.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="1332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmPhub_C3nyLrLYg5_bOAkagEkmuIdtO-_5z3Vzg64SCaL6zuTLTB6vVqb8j9SrJkGP8NLC2ozqCEghv9oWN6fDwy9XkrC2Jb0ixv4lCD5Z7OW1zKFL70OYdjpCVcGCon2RDiz1iJ8Wc/s320/Somewhere+to+DO+small+world+play.png" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTfwjt72Jdyk6IUHMsdxNyqVo6e8lY_rbRwEDhnNPcd8AQapv2lxqYMUi1wcPAdFB1ex94VTn-NVv1od21Kchh7Eg7u0l0WzR4VTJ5KWz6HpYwT-gPxIamQGrgERXxEVFSRDmXowVaG0/s1033/Small+World+Play+Loose+Parts.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="971" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTfwjt72Jdyk6IUHMsdxNyqVo6e8lY_rbRwEDhnNPcd8AQapv2lxqYMUi1wcPAdFB1ex94VTn-NVv1od21Kchh7Eg7u0l0WzR4VTJ5KWz6HpYwT-gPxIamQGrgERXxEVFSRDmXowVaG0/s320/Small+World+Play+Loose+Parts.png" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">3. Somewhere to “do” small world play.</span></u> Like a <b>dollhouse, treehouse</b> or
<b>barn</b>, for example. (Looking at you, 1990’s Fisher Price Loving Family
Dollhouse – that was my jam as a kid!)<br />
This one is especially fun if figure play is your
child’s thing. It’s a “home base” for play. Some other examples include Fisher
Price Little People, Calico Critters or Lil Woodzeez. <br /><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another way to do this is to provide a
more <b>“loose parts”</b> approach<b>. </b>Collect things for your child to put
together to make small worlds or environments themselves. Wooden or bottlebrush <b>trees, a wooden
rainbow, play silks/fabric, felt pieces</b>, <b>tree blocks, logs/sticks, wood pieces (rings, chips)</b>, etc. I found some large wooden circles at Hobby Lobby
and painted one brown, one blue, one yellow – and they have been turned into “habitats”
for the animals (natural sorting!) and have also been used with the blocks to make a “Tortuga” for
the Kratt brothers to get to the animals safely and quickly. The wooden blocks, wooden rainbow and semi circles have created many dollhouses for the peg dolls. It adds an extra fun and beneficial element to the building/figure play. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">4. Something to Promote Pretend Play.</span></u> <b>Dolls or stuffed animals,
a doctor kit, play food and dishes</b>, etc. These provide opportunities to “try”
different roles and act out situations from their everyday life– such rich
social emotional learning takes place. <b>Dress up costumes</b> are another GREAT
one. Firefighters, police officers, knights and kings, hair dressers,
superheroes, etc. <b>Old Halloween costumes or play silks or even just pieces of fabric</b> are
so open ended and can be so, so much! (And again, the more general the better if
you want it to last!)</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: x-small;">One more thought – less is definitely more. Sometimes when there are too many to choose from, they become more of a collection than something that promotes real, deep play. (If you don’t want to get rid of toys that are still loved, but find this to be a problem, look into toy rotation). <br /><span style="line-height: 14.2667px;">(For instance, toy food can be fun and promote real play. But how much do we need? (there is not a right or wrong answer as all children are different). Having too much can definitely get in the way of play and creativity. Playing with toys is messy and that's often a good thing, but there is definitely a point where it's too much. When that point is reached, play will be hindered. What other toys could be repurposed as pretend food when needed (we have shape sorting rings that are donuts, pancakes, cookies, etc. and other wooden loose parts are great fillers for pastas and salads). That kind on-the-spot-creativity is great for brains! And just like that, open ended toys are like the gift that keeps on giving. <br /> Another example is toy figures. We do have a bin of Disney characters but they don’t get a lot of play – for both of the reasons stated above. One, because there are so many it’s overwhelming when they get dumped out so it's not conducive to real play. And two, because it’s harder to look past their story lines to do small world play with them. That said, they do dump them out and sort them by movie, and they have definitely built Disneyland and other “homes” for them with blocks or magnet tiles – with separate houses or floors for heroes, villains, sidekicks, animals, etc. And they are fun to use in activities (letter sounds especially!)). But they are not chosen nearly as much as the more generic items. <br /><br />I'm not here to demonize toys. What works for one child may not for another. We all have different personalities and interests. But there's some things to consider when buying gifts this year. </span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 14.2667px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="line-height: 14.2667px;">Woof. That was a lot of talk about toys. <br /><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">But wait, there's more!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">With Christmas on so many people’s minds, here is another
list of categories. This one is “non-toy-but-also-really-fun-and-promotes-hours-of-play-and-learning”
items. <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">1. Art Supplies:</span></u> construction paper, tempera paint sticks,
watercolors and STICKERS are my personal favorites. But of course crayons, markers, pipe cleaners and beads (and so many others!) are great, too.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">2. Sensory Materials</span>:</u> <b>SENSORY BINS AND PLAYDOUGH ARE LIFE.</b>
Guys. I have such strong feelings about this one, it’s a little
alarming. I'll maybe be back with more sensory-bins-are-everything words; but for now, get a small tote
with a lid at Walmart or Target and fill it with <b>dry beans, rice, oats, flour, rocks, even just water</b> – then add some scoops (and other small toys/loose parts if you want to (small animals or construction trucks, glass gems, sticks, etc)) and… boom! Watch and
be amazed. Also <b>playdough</b> – put together a “kit” (again
just the dough and animals would be enough – but you can go as simple or complex
as you want). Then there's <b>Kinetic sand</b>? <b>Water beads? Mad Matter?</b> All the best. (Combine a sensory material with
your small world play and your mind will be blown!)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">3. Books</span>:</u> I don't even know where to begin, so let's just keep it simple. Usborne Lift the flaps and Flashlight books are so fun,
as is the “Big Book of “series by Yuval Zimmer. All of which are nonfiction.
Nonfiction can be so fun for this age! For picture books, we love everything by Julia Donaldson and Chris Van Dusen (and a million other people!) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I</span>f you want more book recs, I’m
here for it. Books are a great gift! <o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">4. Games!!!</span></u> I mean, how could I not? Games are my very favorite.
Some littles are not into games and that is a-okay! But some are. <br />
For super littles ones we love Seek a Boo and ThinkFun Roll and Play<br />
For the older toddlers anything by Peaceable Kingdom (Hoot Owl Hoot, Feed the
Woozle, etc.), Sneaky Snacky Squirrel, Frankie's Food Truck Fiasco, Pop the Pig, Hiss, or Yeti in My Spaghetti. <br />
For preschoolers, Outfoxed all the way! Also anything from Peaceable Kingdom (Hoot
Owl Hoot, Race to the Treasure), Sequence for Kids, My First Castle Panic or a Story Telling Game (we
love Eeboo’s Lion in My Way and the Fairytale Spinner Game, as well as Tall Tales
– (which does have lots of little figures, so go for the one of the others one’s
if you’re not into that)).<br />
For next level up: Sleeping Queens, Sum Swamp, Guess Who, Dragonwood. <br />We have so many more young children's games (haha), but there's a good start! <br /><br /><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 22.8267px; text-decoration-line: underline;">5."Activity-Esque:”</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">This one I am adding especially for those toddlers. Toddlers love a good <br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 22.8267px;"><u>6. Gross Motor Play:</u> </span>Balls, small or large trampoline, balance beam, gymnastics mat, Nugget, sports equipment, skip-it (you guys, it's still a thing!)<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> basically anything that makes you want to move your body. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">7. Subscriptions:</span></u> Who doesn’t love getting things in the mail? Most of these may be more suited for the kids on the older end (4-7 year olds) of
the spectrum. There are so many awesome subscriptions out there. <br />
Some are <b>letters </b>such as<b>:</b> Writings from the Wild (written from the perspective of an
animal), Letters From Afar (written by fictional Isabelle who travels the
country and writes of her adventures – also the illustrations are beautiful!), Francis the Goat (animals), Charm Post (geography with a mythical/magical emphasis) Miss Maisy's Tasty Travels (geography with recipes!), Polar Pen Pal (geography and culture of the Arctic) Wild Child Chronicles. There is also Post From the Past and Heritage Letter which are history letters that may be better suited for Elementary students. I'm sure there are even more now, too!<br />Some are <b>Magazines</b>: Nat Geo Kids, Zoo Books or Highlights.<br />
But there are also so many <b>activity boxes </b>such as: baking subscriptions (opening a new recipe and
ingredients each month), Universal Yums (open snacks and treats from a new country each month),
Little Passports (another geography one with lots of activities and information from a new country each month).<br />
Another activity box with so many options is Kiwi co. They have different boxes for different
ages (from birth to teenagers – and even some I know adults get for themselves
haha). They are STEM inspired but have different themes, like tinker, maker,
doodle, etc. The ones for the under 5 crowd have Montessori type toys that
encourage problem solving and exploration. <br />Similarly, LoveEvery is a subscription just for babies and toddlers. They send Montessori-inspired toys for your youngest ones every quarter. <br />(You could also create your own subscriptions to gift with books, games, etc). </p>
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Those things did not leave his eyes as he looked high...</div>
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<br />Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-22617094155066046922016-07-16T05:18:00.000-07:002016-07-26T18:29:26.577-07:00Glacier National Park! <div style="text-align: center;">
5 months ago I hadn't even heard of Glacier National Park and now it's one of my favorite places!<br />
The park is a land of mountain ranges carved by old ice rivers. There are alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, gigantic melting glaciers and miles of sparkling lakes in the most incredible blue color. There are few miles of actual road throughout the 1600 square mile park; the main being the Going to the Sun Road from Apgar to Saint Mary; leaving most of the park untouched to be explored by hiking or boating. They say they built the road to show off the beauty and all I can day is the vistas shown on that road are absolutely stunning!<br />
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Unfortunately we didn't get the chance to do too much hiking (strangely going the first week of July is too early.. many of the trails were still covered in snow and not recommended for hiking). But we still had a great time! And now I just have a very good excuse to go again! (i'm coming for you Grinnell Glacier!) </div>
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The first day we took the shuttles down <span style="font-size: large;">Going to the Sun Road</span>. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Honestly I would't recommend taking the shuttles... it was a plus because Adam had a chance to take in the views as a passenger instead of as the driver trying to see the vistas and watch the road so as to not drop off the steep cliffs, but the wait times were pretty long and the buses were extremely crowded! They have shuttles who just run the west side from Apgar to Logan Pass and back, and the rest just run the east side, Logan Pass to St. Mary and back. Shuttles are much more frequent on the west side so we were waiting for a shuttle going east at Logan Pass for close to an hour. Also, the buses were so crowded so we never got off at the many stops they make (besides the 2 you have to get off on to switch buses) because it was close to impossible to find a bus that you could get back on because they were all MORE than full). </span><br />
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A solid Independence Day for sure! I love this land! </div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Fourth of July swag at the campground</span></div>
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We stopped at Rising Sun for a boat tour on St. Mary Lake. The boat tour was awesome! <span style="font-size: x-small;">We got up close to Wild Goose Island (the most photographed icon in the park), saw Sexton glacier and took a quick stop along the way to walk up to Baring Falls. </span></div>
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Then we were off to the lakehouse... but not without a stop at a Mennonite cafe in Ronan for "the best pie ever" (I didn't have any so I can't vouch for that... that's just what I hear)! </div>
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-22142752669197492332015-07-31T23:49:00.000-07:002015-08-02T16:23:03.689-07:00The boy who livedToday is the day we honor the boy who lived.<br />
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When I got home from work Mariah and I decided that we needed to do something fun to celebrate the day. So we went to the store to get stuff to make cake balls and butterbeer, then watched Harry Potter 6. (We watched the first 5 this summer but never felt like watching 6, and we couldn't just skip it and watch the 7s so we just stopped watching them altogether. But today we muscled through it. For Harry.)<br />
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I may not be the biggest Harry Potter fan in the world, but I did enjoy all the books. They were a part of my childhood and I recall anticipating each new book and the adventures that awaited Harry, Ron and Hermione. I discussed and debated with cousins about who's side Snape was really on, and hypothesized about what everything all meant as we waited for the series to end and our questions to be answered. The 7th and final book came out my senior (?) year and I went to the book release at midnight then came home and read the entire book that day. I felt real sadness when they were all over.<br />
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So I mean, how could we not celebrate him on this, his day of birth? (That and the fact that celebrating fun little things like this and donut day and sibling day and what not just give life a little more spice and enjoyment! Can I get an amen?)<br />
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It was kind of like our duty, after all.<br />
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We tried 2 different recipes for butterbeer - and they were both delish!</div>
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The reunion ended Wednesday morning, but the fun and adventuring sure didn't! My family, Tara, Tricia and the Steve Gunderson's all went to Grandma and Grandpa's from the reunion.</div>
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Then we made cookies!</div>
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Rachel and Blake just bought a new house in Orem that they were busy painting and carpeting and all that other fun jazz that comes with buying a new house. So we went to get the tour! As we were about to leave Uncle Ken and Malerie showed up to help paint... so we went back to Provo to Tara's apartment to change our clothes then came back to paint the afternoon away.</div>
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Even though I only see these guys for a few days twice a year, they are still my favorite people! It doesn't matter how long it's been since we've seen each other, we can catch up as if we saw each other the day before. I really like that. And it just reminds me how blessed I am that they are my family.</div>
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-81482235778244987972015-03-15T19:53:00.000-07:002015-07-29T16:38:11.423-07:00Disney 2015Spring break deserved to be celebrated this year. So, like the rest of America, Disneyland seemed like the best option.<br />
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I convinced my mom, Adam, Amanda and Stanley to come too, because I like to party. We were there 3 days, and 3 days was plenty for us. It was seriously so hot that weekend - like in the 90's - which happened to be hotter than it was in Mesa at the time. And I just thought that was wrong. But whatevs, we still had a good time! </div>
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We used our early admission on Thursday, our first day, and went straight to Space Mountain. We ended up riding that one 4 times that day. And one of those times it stopped working and all the lights came on. We were stuck there for a few minutes, and then they fixed it and we finished the ride, with the lights still on. That was kinda cool yet kinda unmagical. But they let us stay on the ride and do it again... and all the magic was restored! Man, I love that ride.<br />
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I also love Star Tours. And we also rode that one 3 or 4 times that first day! I just love how it is different every time you go.. it's just so fun! </div>
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Another fun memory was on the Teacups. Stanley was loving it at first, but Adam was spinning it as much as he could and after a while Stanley's smile completely disappeared and he laid his head down on Adam's lap... Apparently motion sickness is a thing!</div>
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Pretty much all the lines were close to nonexistent that first day and we got to do everything at Disneyland we could have ever dreamed of. We did miss a few in Fantasyland, but we got to those later.<br />
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We had to wait about 45 minutes, our longest wait time, for both Finding Nemo and Autopia, which strangely I think are 2 of the worst rides in the park. (You win some, you lose some)</div>
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Friday morning we got to California Adventure early so we could be first in line for Radiator Springs Racers. But it seemed we got there too early, because they were still only admitting people with magic morning passes, and we used ours the day before. So we just waited like fools for a few minutes. Then a magical disney cast member saw us and asked why we were standing there like goons instead of going into the park. She took our tickets and told us that we were supposed to get a magic morning at Disneyland, but oh well! Since we were there anyway, she gave us a ticket with a California Adventure magic morning and on we went! (So pretty much we got 1 1/2 magic mornings!) And we were off to RADIATIOR SPRINGS. Guys, that place was just so cool! Like wow! I was in awe that they put so much into making that look like the real deal, for just one ride. It was incredible! </div>
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We rode that one 4 times too and even had a leftover pass we didn't use. Mostly because we really took advantage of Fast Passes and stroller passes for that one! We rode it first thing in the morning, then got 4 fast passes for later in the day. Mom and I went and got a stroller pass. Then Adam and Amanda went and got another stroller pass. Then Adam, Mom and I used one of the stroller passes and later on Mom and I used the other stroller pass. So basically Stanley was the biggest asset to Radiator Springs Racers March 2015!</div>
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Stanley the founder!</div>
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Also A Bugs Life Land was pretty cool, too! You are surrounded by extremely tall plants on all sides, so not only is it immensely cooler in that land, but it makes you feel like a little bug in a big world.<br />
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Mom and I stopped in the shade one afternoon while Stan the man was napping and Adam and Amanda went on Star Tours. He had just woken up when out of a very discrete corner of the park Mickey and Minnie came out. Their chaperons asked if Stanley would like to take a picture with them. I went over to take their picture... literally 15 seconds after they walked out, and as I turned around there was already a line of over 20 people! HOW DID THEY EVEN KNOW THEY WERE THERE!? We were in the far corner of Tomorrowland... It seriously amazed me.<br /><br />
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I had only been to Disnleyland 3 times before this and every time I was just so focused on the rides! I wanted to ride as many as I could as fast as I could. However, since we had 3 days, and the first was pretty much as great as a day at Disneyland could ever be - we could slow down a little the next few days. On Thursday we stumbled on a show - Mickey and the Magical Map. It was the first show I had ever seen and it changed my Disneyland thinking ways. The shows are so well done and a nice break from the scorching heat, so I started looking for more of the shows and the overall Disneyland experience instead of just the amusement park experience, and that was a pretty great change!<br /></div>
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This year we must have really been missing the cold & snow... because we kinda had a snowman theme going on. </div>
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But since we were in Mesa and all, they didn't last long. And away they melted...</div>
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And we even had some leftovers to eat with hot cocoa while watching Christmas movies on Sunday afternoon!</div>
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A day I won't forget. </div>
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I went through the temple, while in Utah, with so many cousins and aunts there with me!</div>
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It was so awesome to me that so many people came down to Manti Saturday morning after they had already gone back to Utah County the day before. </div>
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I really have the best family. </div>
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And having them with me was perfect. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">So grateful for these cousins of mine! </span></div>
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-53958109137201837302014-07-23T18:37:00.003-07:002014-07-23T18:37:50.900-07:00GUNDERSUMMER14: The LakehouseDays 8-13. Friday, July 4 - Wednesday, July 9, 2014.<br />
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Imagine a serene little lake right on the border of Idaho and Washington. Literally right on that border, in Idaho's panhandle. Picture a thicket of green, luscious, beautiful trees lining the hills surrounding the lake. Envision a house right on that lake with a private dock, with a garage filled with water skis, wake boards, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, tubes, dozens of life jackets and other fun water toys. Fill that house with family, chaos, amazing and endless food, laughter, games, campfires, more games, sunburns, more laughter, more games, more water...<br />
and that, my friends, would be a little piece of what we did for 5 days this summer.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The view of wake boarding, kayaking, paddle boarding, and the house from the boat one afternoon. (Did you picture it correctly?) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The view from the balcony one evening. </span></div>
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It was pure heaven. (minus the sunburns)<br />
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Thank you Freeman's (my aunt's parents) for letting us bombard your home away from home for a few days! </div>
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Day 7 & 8. Thursday July 3 and Friday July 4, 2014.</div>
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Thursday morning we met the Phillips in Leavenworth. It's this awesome Bavarian town with so much history! It used to be a busy sawmill and logging town but when the railroad was re-routed in the 1930s(?) the sawmill closed and what was once a hub of commerce turned into an empty ghost town. In the 1960's they decided they needed to do something to get the cash flowing again or Leavenworth would cease to exist. It's surrounded by beautiful alpine hills, so they decided to turn it onto a Bavarian village in the middle of Washington, perfect for tourists. They also have a ton of festivals there too (though i've never been to one). It's so cool, even the Safeway and Starbucks have the Bavarian twist to them. It's always a fun little place to spend the day. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(And I hear sledding down the hill is AWESOME in the winter). </span></div>
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We did our favorite things to do there: strolled through the Christmas store, ate a waffle cone, and tried on all the different hats at the hat shop. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(But if you're going there for the first time... by all means spend more time! It's soo SWEET!)</span></div>
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But we had more on our agenda for the day... like white water rafting down the Wenatchee! Yes please!</div>
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We (and most importantly, the Phillips) had never gone down the wenatchee this late in the summer before, so the water levels were different. Which is huge when you're white water rafting... you want to know how to hit the big rapids to get the best thrill, but also know where you need to be and when you need to be there to not flip the raft or run into big rocks and all that jazz. But needless to say, it still worked out magically. The first run we had "older (Craig, Amy, Nathan, Kayla, Jacob, Rebekah and I)" people go, who were more prepared in case we flipped or hit the water wrong or something. But we didn't! Some of the big named rapids were a lot smaller, like snowblind and rodeo, while others were bigger, like rock&roll and Granny's, with the change of water levels. We still hit class 4 rapids (they only go to class 6... which are considered too dangerous to be reliably safe) and not a single person even fell out on all 3 runs we went on!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">That night we stayed at a hotel in Wenatchee because we were too slow in reserving a camping spot... I didn't mind. We slept in real beds and had free breakfast the next morning! Although Thursday night I tried out my waterproof phone case in the hotel pool. It didn't seal properly.... But it was nothing that a little rice couldn't fix! :) Can I get a round of applause for rice please? </span></div>
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Then we walked down to the dock and watched all the different fireworks shows from different groups all around the lake. It was pretty sweet! Happy birthday, America!!</div>
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-23055505208836799842014-07-16T17:06:00.000-07:002014-07-17T17:58:35.301-07:00GUNDERSUMMER13: Eureka to OrtingDay 5. Tuesday, July 1, 2014.<br />
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Our first stop of the day was a few miles North of Eureka, CA at agate beach. (NOT agate like agave... but rathe agate rhymes with faggot..). It's this awesome secluded beach (like you have to practically walk through a jungle to get there, secluded.) Granted it was early in the morning but I think we saw maybe 3 other people the whole time.<br />
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The view from halfway through the jungle. </div>
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And instead of seashells washing up on the beach, agates wash up. They are little stones that come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. It was pretty cool! It was also pretty low tide so we got to see all sorts of anemone and other fun creatures us Arizonians are not used to seeing. </div>
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When our fun here was over we got back on the road. The fog was really dense so the times when the trees cleared enough for us to see the ocean from the highway, all we could see was this wide open, all-encompassing white abyss just to our left. It was actually pretty creepy. But luckily this is where we entered the official "Redwood National Forest" so the trees were pretty thick and covered the creepy white abyss right up. </div>
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I wish there was a way to capture the majesty of that forest in a picture. But you just can't. It was definitely memorable! </div>
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Look at the width of these trees. They are HUGE.<br />
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Overpriced, but tasty! And now we can say we've tried them. </div>
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We finally got to Grandma and Gramps' house at about 11pm. It was a very long day of driving. So we were all ready and willing to just relax and play games all day in Orting on Wednesday. </div>
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We stayed in Hayward, CA Sunday night so we would only have a short drive over the bay bridge to get into San Francisco Monday morning. I think this day was the one I was most excited for the whole trip! <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Luckily for me, pretty much every other day was equally awesome!)</span> I've always wanted to go to San Fran and I've always wanted to see the Redwoods... and neither was a disappointment!<br />
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We started out the morning at Fisherman's wharf and Pier 39... we saw Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge from a distance, and a few sea lions up close (We probably would have seen dozens more had we gotten there earlier). Then we walked over to Ghirardelli Square. They no longer have tours of the factory, but they still give out a free piece of chocolate!<br />
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Then we decided to walk the 15 blocks to China Town. Unfortunately, we were forgetting the fact that the city is built on a hill. We may have chosen the steepest route there. We walked all over those streets trying to find a less-steep way to get there, but really just ended up walking up, then down, then up, then down... but at least we got close and personal to the architecture and crazy streets of San Francisco!<br />
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I don't know what I was expecting to happen as we drove over the Golden Gate Bridge, but it didn't happen. It was still really cool, and I definitely wanted pictures of it... but it's still just a bridge. The opening credits of Full House made it seem like 30x cooler to my 10 year old mind. But whatever. It's still cool.<br />
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Our next stop was at the Chandelier Drive-thru tree just south of the official Redwood National Forest. I must say that driving through a tree is a unique experience. And if you ever get the chance, you might as well take it!<br />
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Then we got off of Redwood Highway to take the Avenue of the Giants Highway <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(a 30 mile road parallel to redwood highway). </span>I really wish we would have had more time here. The redwoods are so incredible! But it got dark way too quickly so we didn't get to go to any of the famous trees (big tree, tall tree, etc), but just driving through them all was such a neat experience. It's crazy that these trees hundreds of feet in the air have such small, yet interlocking roots. Definitely a highlight of the trip for me.<br />
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We stopped again for the night in Eureka, CA. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">We originally planned to stop here so we could see all the redwoods in one day (Tuesday). We didn't realize that the Avenue of the Giants, where most of the "famous" trees are, was south of Eureka until we got deeper into the planning. But it all worked out still. </span>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-34847269746577637632014-07-14T15:37:00.000-07:002014-07-17T17:58:12.929-07:00GUNDERSUMMER14: San DiegoDays 1-3. Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 30, 2014.<br />
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The only thing we really had planned was the Diamondbacks-Padres game on Saturday evening. Oh and I guess everyone else was excited for the beach.... but I just like baseball. </div>
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We stayed at this awesome hotel right across the street from Balboa Park. The kids all stayed in a sweet suite <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(see what I did there? :)</span>.</div>
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*Saturday morning we went to the beach. And I bought a gyro from the small, musty Greek restaurant right on the boardwalk, it was DE-LISH!<br />
*Saturday afternoon Tammy, Kira, Kayla and Jacob went to the beach while Dad, Matthew, Mariah and I went to Balboa park. <br />
*Saturday night we went to the baseball game. <br />
*And Sunday morning we went to Balboa Park. We got tickets to the Instruments of Torture, a special traveling exhibit, and with that came tickets to the Museum of Man. I've been to very few museums at Balboa Park but I've loved them all... but this one was probably my favorite!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It was the 2nd San Diego home game since Tony Gwynn's death. Many people had come to his statue to pay their respects for him. Lots of flowers, balloons, jerseys, posters, collages, and other memorabilia. And for Friday night's game they had the #19 in right field. It was pretty cool. </span></div>
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It was my second time at Petco Park and I still think this is one of my favorite ballparks just for the view! Love it!<br />
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then sunday at noonish mom met us at balboa park and we left dad, tammy, matthew and kira at the museum of man as we began the drive to Hayward, CA...</div>
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322432026944205473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8292437590191243331.post-33244198944627355232014-05-31T19:02:00.000-07:002014-06-23T19:13:45.036-07:00We finally did it! Ever since like.... high school, some friends and I have been talking about taking a road trip to California to go to six flags. Every summer it gets brought up, and every summer something happens or schedules don't align, or something happens and it never panned out.<br />
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We just started talking about one night. And everyone was just like yeah, let's do it! So we planned it. And everyone was game. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Although a few days later we decided to alter the plans a little, and the new plans didn't include six flags. Yeah for a cheaper trip, boo for no roller coasters. But we couldn't make it work on a weekday and we didn't want to spend tons of money to wait in lines all day. But that's all besides the point. </span>It was all planned, yet we still didn't want to get our hopes up too high. We were all still thinking it wouldn't happen. Something was going to come up. We had been planning this trip for years and it never worked out. But then the day came. And we went. WE WENT TO CALIFORNIA. We finally did it!<br />
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It was a pretty short trip. But oh so fun!<br />
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We stopped our Pacific Park adventure for a bit to eat at Bubba Gump's right on the pier.. that place was one of a kind. Such a fun little restaurant. </div>
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Our next stop was supposed to be Hollywood. But traffic was completely horrendous. It took us almost 2 hours to get to this awesome Harry Potter store. Although they were all out of chocolate frogs...</div>
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I was able to convince them that this was a good idea! They're keepers for sure! </div>
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Beach, Dodger stadium, Santa Monica Pier, Roller coasters... pretty solid trip if you ask me! Time to plan another one! </div>
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Jeremy, Matthew and I are all trying to watch a game in every major league ballpark before we die. So far i've only been to 5... I need to up my game! So this last weekend we went to Chicago to see Wrigley Field. It was awesome! We got to our hotel Saturday morning about 2 am (after our flight was delayed, and then waited for 45 minutes at the airport for our hotel shuttle). We were finally all settled and ready to sleep at 3ish. Then we were up at 6am to start the adventure!</div>
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Leaving Phoenix:</div>
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Our first stop was the bean in Millennium Park. </div>
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And, naturally, the classic bean selfies...</div>
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Then we went on an architecture cruise right on the river. It was so cool! Our tour guide was a home grown Chicagoan, who had a lot of Chicago pride that seeped out of his monologue, with lots of cool facts and history of the buildings, as well as the types of architecture. I mostly just wanted to go for Wrigley Field, but everyone else wanted to do this. So I forked out the big bucks... and i'm so glad I did. It was one of my favorite parts! I would definitely recommend it! </div>
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I can't get over how much I love this skyline!<br />
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Then the moment I was waiting for: WRIGLEY FIELD. It surely didn't disappoint! This year is the 100 year anniversary, so that made it even cooler! (Fun fact: The Cubs played the Dbacks on the very 100 year anniversary this season) They're doing all sorts of fun throwbacks and promotions this year. </div>
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Chicago really does have great fans. The Cubs aren't even that good this year, and it was freezing outside, but it was packed. (We've got work to do Dbacks fans!) We left after the 7th inning stretch, which may have been the coolest part of the game! It originated at Wrigley Field with the cubbies. So with that and the fact that Chicago has awesome fans, everyone was singing at the top of their lungs. It was pretty sweet!<br />
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The next important thing we needed to accomplish: Chicago style deep dish Pizza! We went to Giordano's Famous Stuffed Pizza. It was de-lish! The crust is stuffed with lots of mozzarella cheese, sausage, mushrooms and peppers. And then the sauce is on top. It was delightful! </div>
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After pizza we walked back to the nearest train station and rode an hour back to the airport, got another shuttle back to our hotel and went to sleep by 10:30-11ish. We were EXHAUSTED! Then we were up at 2:45am to catch the 3:15 shuttle back to the airport to get on our 5am flight back to Phoenix. </div>
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With less than 7 hours of sleep both nights combined, it was a crazy 24 hours, and i'm still a little tired... But it was so worth it! </div>
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General Conference is seriously always the best weekend! I love it so! </div>
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Family, temples and prophets were on the agenda this weekend! We weren't able to go up to Centerfield for the big family gathering, but us Arizonians enjoyed the beautiful weather here in good ol' AZ! </div>
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When the boys were at the Priesthood session, the girls all went to the Gilbert temple to take some pictures.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Fact: You can't walk around the temple grounds when the temple is closed. That was unfortunate, but we still enjoyed the view from the front!</span></div>
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What an uplifting weekend! I am so grateful for my membership in this gospel and the peace and hope that come from listening to our prophets words! I know Thomas S. Monson is a true prophet and that he and the quorum of the 12 apostles, and the members of the seventy are servants of the Lord and as we follow their teachings and counsel, we will be blessed and led safely home to live with our Father in heaven again. </div>
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This last weekend we had 16 people sleeping in our house. This was a lot easier before we moved, haha. But nonetheless we had a lot of fun! The Phillips went down to Utah on Saturday for Ethan's baptism then made there way to good'ol AZ after the baptism, getting here at 2 am Sunday morning. They only stayed a few days (until today) because we had to go to school and work and all that jazz. But Matthew, Mariah, Kayla and Jacob all managed to take at least one ditch day... :)</div>
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Sunday morning Monopoly. Nathan owned every property, Brandon was hanging in with about 10 dollars</div>
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Watching Frozen. They all wanted to sit on this tiny chair with me... Even when I reminded them there were 2 EMPTY couches in the same room...</div>
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We showed these Angels and Mariners fans what AZ baseball was all about!! (We already had our tickets when we found out they were coming, so we didn't get to sit together. They were directly 4 rows in front of us, making creeper stalker pictures a necessity.)</div>
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Wish I would have remembered to bring the camera out more.... so many good times and LOTS AND LOTS of games played! My kinda party!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's back folks! BASEBALL is BACK! And I for one couldn't be happier! </span></div>
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Well it's actually kinda been back for a month, because I do live in Arizona and all. And Arizona is home of the Cactus League. And the Cactus League is awesome. Mostly because it begins a month before the regular season and I have a plethora of games at my disposal to attend on a daily basis in a 20 mile radius.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MMMmmmm spring baseball!</span></div>
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I actually only attended 2 spring training games this year... the games may be at my disposal, but I certainly don't have money at my disposal... But I digress. <br />
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{Cactus League opening day! February 27, 2014; Camelback Ranch home of the Los Angeles Dodgers}</div>
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{March 4, 2014; Cubs Park, home of the Chicago Cubs}</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm BASEBALL!!</span></div>
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I love baseball so much! (In case you hadn't heard.)</div>
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And that season opener in Australia sure was fun. Fun fact: Australia is 18 hours ahead of AZ. So a Saturday evening game in Australia is a 2 - 5 am game in AZ. And we all know that anything that happens at 4 am is usually completely horrible or completely awesome. In this case, 4 am baseball was awesome! Except for the loss.... the Dodgers are REAAAAALLLY good this year... :/<br />
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Tonight was the home opener and it was a doozy! It was one dang awesome game. The outcome could have been better, but it was still super exciting! And even better because we had 4 out-of-staters with us! Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fan out-of-staters at that! We dawned Rebekah and Brandon in Sedona red and watched them cheer their hearts out for Arizona baseball!! (but really we watched them like creepers... they were sitting 4 rows in front of us.... haha family unity at its finest!) it was awesome! <br />
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{Opening day! March 31, 2014; Chase Field home of the ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS}</div>
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