New Games and Toys

My mother-in-law retired last month, after many loyal years of service.  She lives locally and now has more time to go through her house and possessions, and she has been gifting us with lots of new (old) games and toys.

This is a vehicle that Kevin had as a child. Obviously Daniel is thoroughly enjoying it.

I LOVE it that our kids are figuring out how to play board games on their own. And with 9 children, there are usually willing participants. 

Look at 'dat.  Lots of games.

We did have one funny/scary experience.  There was an old game that included a timer clock.  Isaac sensibly put new batteries into it (the clock did not have batteries stored in it) and turned it on. The batteries blew up.  Literally.  BLEW UP.  Not a long way, but the top popped off one end and spewed battery acid a little ways.  The other battery stayed in one piece, but was so hot that I would have burned myself if I hadn't pulled back instantly.  We're thankful no one was hurt, and are a bit more wary of old electronics now.