Game Night Wish – Masters Gallery

by Carol4 Comments
Today is an "I wish we had..." post. This just caught my eye while I was browsing on-line. It looks like a good game for our family, and a great way to introduce Amber to some beautiful artwork by the masters. Masters Gallery Designer: Reiner Knizia Manufacturer: FRED Distribution Year: 2009 Players: 2 - 5 Time: 20 - 30 minutes Ages: 8 and up The cards in this game feature 30 of the most beautiful pieces of art ever created by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet, Degas and Vermeer. Players use these cards to establish the relative value of each artist's body of work. Unique mechanics and ingenious design make the game play unpredictable, different and fun every time. Revel in the beauty of old masters art, while enjoying the intriguing game of Masters Gallery. (Funagain Games)...
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Read-a-Thon Update

by Carol5 Comments
Apparently I can't keep track of time. I'm not really sure how long it's been since my last update, I think about two hours. Time: 1 1/2 hours (total=8 hours 15 minute) Pages: 61 (total=612) Book finished: The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny I forgot to mention that I did about 3 mini-challenges. I think I'm heading for bed, otherwise I'm just going to fall asleep on the couch anyway. I may try to wake up and put in the last hour, but no promises. Thanks to all the cheerleaders. You guys are great!...
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Mini-Challenge

by Carol7 Comments
Lynn is hosting a mini-challenge. She's asking us to list five of our favorite childrens books.It's hard to pick five, but here's my quick list. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ( I just re-read this and loved it.) The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree (Fun story and great pictures.) Cat in the Hat (It's a classic and I think I can still recite a lot of it.) Bunnicula (I had forgotten most of it until I read it again with my daughter. Great book.) The first Magic Tree House. I forgot the title, something about dinosaurs. (First book in a series that is fun and teaches you some history.) I re-read all these with my daughter and they were just as good as I had remembered....
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