Boys and their toys

Finally got Manny's attention away from his DS

Gregg's golf swing

Rock Star Manny

Manny the Monopoly King

It was game night tonight at the Volmer arcade . . . Manny kicked my butt in a game of Monopoly. The game just isn't the same as I the one grew up with -- instead of the multi-colored dollars we now use a debit card!! Guess the game manufacturers are just keeping up with the times but I think we're missing a strong link to the game and life studies . . . how is a kid to learn to give change if everything's being done electronically? However, Manny did do some quick Math when I passed go and landed on one of his properties with a hotel -- but slipping in my debit card just wasn't the same as counting up those Monopoly dollars of old :-(

They best not mess with CandyLand!

Manny found that the Tyco folk have released a new WebKin dragon that he just HAS to have. The previous dragon was pink so she married the frog WebKin and they had a couple of little WebKins. Now that the new dragon's on the block he's decided that the pink dragon (Helen) is going to divorce the frog so she can marry the new, cool dragon. Mmmmm, life studies??

Gregg finally pulled the Wii that I got him for Christmas out of the box. Manny showed him how to play the basic games (and beat his butt in bowling!) -- Gregg's officially hooked now. He even invited brother Jerry over for a bit of competition. Score: Jerry's still the bowling king while Gregg's the golf king. Don holds his own. It's been awhile since I've heard Don laughing and enjoying himself -- I'm feeling good about this purchase.


So, I'm now looking for the best price on a Wii Fitness for me . . .