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Last fall our friends introduced us to the The Settlers of Catan board game. And, it has become an obsession of mine. I seriously love this game. I love that it requires strategy. I love that it's a different board each time. I love that Eliza and Kate can play it with us despite the 10+ years note on the box. I love that Jon likes to play as much as I do.

I'm not the only one that loves to play this game. Eliza is always asking if we can play. And, inevitably, our little five-month-old plays with us also.

She loves to sit on our laps and help hold our cards. And, she does a pretty good job at it too.

Isn't it cute? We're teaching her in her youth to strategize and play everything to her advantage. Watch out everyone ... she will totally be a force to reckon with!
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Anonymous said…
She is Adorable!! You are not helping with the baby hunger!!!
May 22, 2009
Kelley Rae said…
We love this game too! If you do ever get sick of it I would also recommend Ticket to Ride. Also a fun strategy game, and the kids love to help build the trains.
May 22, 2009
Shilo said…
Love the game!!!
And it's awesome that you let Maryanne help out...
Eric is too anal to let the kids play with the cards at all...But it is fun that the older two are as old as they are, they play these games with us.
May 22, 2009
Aubrey A said…
I have to agree, that if you ever want to try another fun game that has strategy (and a little luck) involved, try Ticket to Ride. Makes sure you get the European version though. . . way better than the American one. (And I play both frequently, European is much much better.) There's also a great unknown (but extremely fun) game called "Scotland Yard" that requires A LOT of strategy. It's not something the kiddies could play solo, but it's way fun! (Evan loves to play on my "team" and help me figure out where the bad guy is.)
May 22, 2009
Lynette said…
We have the LDS version of that game...I haven't won yet, but I love the IDEA of winning. :) Fun, fun game! ANd I love that Marianne can hold the cards! That's too funny!
May 22, 2009
Graham said…
We'll have to get together and play it again soon. That is so cute with Maryanne holding the cards. We used to play it when Emma was little, she would hold my cards and Graham would try and trick her into showing them to him. :)
May 24, 2009
Head Over Hills said…
We too love that game!!! I should buy it sometime..
May 24, 2009
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