Playing Games

If you want to be a part of this family, then you better like games.  Anyone who knows us Beckers knows that we like games.  Card games, board games, charades.  You name it, we've probably played it.   Games aren't just something we play when we get together over the holidays either.  In this house, we play games everyday.   Some days we play Candy Land.  Other days we play the Wii.  But everyday, you can bet that our kids get in a little bit of computer game time.  Here are some of the internet games that are favorites in our house.

We'll start with Isaac's favorites.  Now, Isaac recently learned how to work a computer.  For a long time he had no interest in playing the computer.  He only wanted to watch his older brother play games.  And even then it wouldn't hold his attention for more than a few minutes.  As soon as Isaac learned how to work the mouse and click the buttons, all that changed.  And you can bet that the games he likes deal with dinosaurs.  There's dinosaur puzzles.  Those never fail to disappoint (no matter how many times he puts them together).  And there's digging for dinosaurs, also.  That one's informative as well as fun.  And recently he's taken a liking to Starfall.  I really love this website.  It really taught Orry a lot about reading.  Isaac's really made a lot of progress with his alphabet thanks to Starfall.

Latest addition

Orry's favorites are a little different.  They are mainly games that deal with physics or problem solving.  (I'm sorry in advance to Nicole.  I'm sorry if Trent is like Troy and has a problem stepping away from the games...)  There's Isoball, Spite Cannon, and Max Damage.  Go ahead.  Give them a try.  You'll see why he likes them.   He also loves a number of PBS Kids games and Starfall, just like Isaac.  But these games really give him a challenge and he loves it.

Monopoly City

As for the adults, I don't really find great joy in online games.  Now board games are another story altogether!  I sure do love a rousing game of Settlers of Catan and Monopoly City.  I wish we had more chances to play games like these and others, like Balderdash and Rummikub, but it's hard to play with only 2 adults.  If the kids can catch me in the right mood, I'll sit down for a game of Cootie or even a simple game of Memory Match.  Troy is also another story when it comes to online games.  We all remember his addiction to Chess.com.  (No.  I refuse to link it.  That's too easy.)  He also loves to play those games with Orry.  I think that's one major part of why Orry likes those games.

Playing games is a great way to pass some time.  Computer games should be played in moderation.  Games should be played together.  Play at home or on the road.  Just make some great memories playing
games!

Poor lil' sickie 

(And I shouldn't forget to tell you about Annie's favorite game.  She loves the "grab-your-nose-grab-her-nose" game.  It's best played when both players aren't sick since it's hard to catch a running nose.)