Game Night

Our group loves a good game so when we were talking about how to spend our Fourth of July, and the first of our days together out in the Hamptons, a game night seemed like a natural- and fun- fit. And a spontaneous one at that. We threw this together pretty last minute and are already thinking about how we can up the ante next time.

My assistant.

I wanted to spray paint the circles directly on the grass but, since we’re renters, figured it was best to cut them out instead. Someday I’ll have a semi-permanent lawn Twister. Along with a million other things on my dream house wish list!

I left the Jenga pieces out throughout the day so my friends could write on a few whenever inspiration struck. We then placed them in a covered canister so no one saw what the others wrote.

Pillow cases played the part of potato sacks.

For such a competitive group, a giant score board was necessary.

As well as our mascot, the glorious red fox.

It’s clearly been a hundred years since I’ve played Twister and I’m losing brain cells at a rapid rate because I thought we were all supposed to go at the same time, which resulted in a sweaty yoga session and no winners or losers.

For the guys turn, I got it right. But when that still wasn’t exciting enough, we tossed the spinner and I called out the shots. (Insert maniacal laugh here.)

There’s something so gratifying about watching grown men struggle at a kids game.

At least for me. Poor little Gray wasn’t so into it.

Next up, racing.

The winners. I blame the bump for the unfair advantage.

Then it was time to get serious and do some surgery.

Operation after a few drinks and some tight scores, is seriously fun. As is social Jenga.

Some of the pieces- and most of the photos- cannot be shown.

Suffice it to say, it was a ridiculously fun night. I can’t recommend it enough.

But, next time, I’m making these or ordering these or these for dessert!

Thanks to Hasbro for providing the games!