Remember Field Day?

Picture of grandgirl trying to figure out her spot on a tug-o-war team

This week our firm has been celebrating Staff Appreciation Week with events happening every day. A Fashion Show, several game shows including Family Feud for a Cause and today we ended the week with a picnic in the park and lots of games. Today's games were inspired by a new television show called Minute to Win It. I haven't seen the show but watching today's activities inspired me to plan another family reunion.

You may recall that last Labor Day I organized a family reunion event at my house. We managed to have sleeping space for everyone though I did rent a room at a nearby hotel so that we had access to a pool for the weekend. It was a great event. We played a number of traditional games at our neighborhood park, but after watching some of today's games I'm going to be planning a whole new line up.

Some of today's games had crazy names, like Bobble Head, but they were all really fun. Like the one, that without using your hands, the contestant has to put Vaseline on the nose and "catch" 5 cotton balls. Once caught they have to be moved from one dish to another.

There were sorting games, puzzle games and shooting rubber band games. All games had to be completed in 60 seconds - talk about stress.

Being outside is perfect this time of year and a perfect time for a family field day. I hope these photos inspire a picnic.