rawesome weekend

There is something in the Bartel genetic code that results in a great affinity for playing games -- card games, board games, video games, outdoor games, word games -- you name it, we've probably had some version of it appear at a family gathering. We also end up marrying gamers and that just adds to the fun. With the long distance to travel to make it to the Summer, Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers each year, and now with the wee babes in tow, the NC Bartel clan hasn't been able to gather with the greater group for the extended weekends of fun like we used to. And so in the spirit of those game-playing fests, we hosted a BBQ on Thursday for the Bartel cousins (minus Abby & Linus who were visiting the motherland and plus Curtis who is now an honorary Bartel) and played board games well into the night. And then again on Saturday. And again on Sunday. Adrian introduced us to new games in his collection (Pandemic, Bohnanza, Race for the Galaxy). We played some familiar games (Citadels, Alhambra, Arkham Horror) and one that was a blast from the past (Acquire). It was spectacular.

Let's do it again -- soon!