Apples-to-Apples

I am a competitive person. Okay, that might be a bit of an understatement since I have been known to cheat at Scrabble when the opposition is my own grandma (hey, she's pretty good, so you gotta do what you gotta do). Zach has pretty much stopped playing board games with me because I'm not a very good loser and I hold a grudge. It's a good thing that I beat him most of the time then! Having admitted all that, I was thrilled that Zach's family held an Apples-to-Apples tournament when I was there because I was pretty sure that I could win the big cash payout even though I had never even heard of the game. Well, I came close to winning but Rob (of Jack Attack) took the grand prize, but I managed to not pout too much. I guess having a baby has mellowed me out a little bit! But Dan better not think that I'll let him win just because he's a kid--that's asking too much. Baby steps, baby steps.

The tournament was a week ago (that's how far behind I am) at Jean and Bob's house, coordinated by Uncle John. A fantastic time was had by all--awesome food, hilarious prizes, great weather. Just a perfect night overall! I tried to get Daniel to sleep in his pack-and-play but that plan was foiled when Gus decided to blow a whistle and then Jean blew the shofar to start the festivities. So Dan joined the fun and had a great time playing on the floor and getting carried around by everyone. He's such an easygoing little guy; he just goes with the flow.

We can't wait for the next tournament! Zach and I better not be at the same table, though, for the sake of our marriage.

Leah at the registration table:

Poor Dan had to eat cauliflower mush instead of delicious party food:

Check out school principal Maggie, not putting her hand over her heart for the national anthem:

So many wheels!

The championship round:

"Ron" receiving his prize money ($13.13) from the Tournament Co-Creator and Coordinator, John:

I guess if I couldn't win money, a wooden reindeer is a pretty great consolation prize (hopefully this guy will stay in Buffalo and we'll visit him at Christmas):

John and Dan: