Games, Games, Games

We had a fun time together while Aadrial was here last week. It was a busy week, with a lot of regular activities thrown in, but we also enjoyed playing several games of Monopoly and Othello together. Don suggested Othello, as he has been recently trying to compete with an online version of the board game. He reminded us all how to play, and we each took turns playing two at a time. Don, of course, did quite well for himself, although I think Ben aced at least one game.

Then Ben suggested Monopoly. We've played that one for years and years, and he never gets tired of it. Aadrial was happy to play that one, too, so we set it up and got started. We played one game, and then another and another. It's fun to see the dynamics, negotiating and strategy involved. We enjoyed lots of laughter and many hours of fun. In the first picture, they're in the middle of an intense yet friendly ten minute session of negotiating a trade of some sort. That's why I had time to get the camera. The next one is another amusing moment of game analysis and strategy.

After the games, we had time to sit back, relax, and just hang out together. This is Aadrial in her favorite chair. It's good for long conversations, reading a good book, or taking a short nap.