Reindeer Games.

Tony took three of his nephews, three of his ahijados (godchildren) as well as Emily, Sarah and Wyatt to play laser tag in Modesto yesterday. It was the first time for Sarah and Wyatt. Let me tell you that my kids had a blast! They came home with their game sheets and told stories about all the fun they had. One of the stories in particular, I find so funny [we are laughing hysterically each time it is repeated] that I wanted to make sure I preserved it here on the old blog.

I've never played, but how it works is that you pick your nickname from a predetermined list of names and the laser tag people scan your nickname into the little computer that attaches to your weapon.

My son Wyatt told them he wanted the name "Ranger" and so they gave him his little computer and when he attached it to his laser gun. When he attached his LED screen, it lit up and said to him, "WELCOME REINDEER!" To that my son said "what the heck?" They played the game, which lasted 15-20 minutes. After the first round, they presented the scorecards to all the players by announcing their nicknames and their placement in the game to the group. When they called up "Reindeer," Emily looked puzzled and said loudly, "who the heck is Reindeer?" Wyatt popped out of the group and said, "that's me!" To that, the group laughed out loud at the bold little Reindeer who proudly accepted his game card! 21st place, woop woop! Go Reindeer boy!

At the start of the second round [they ended up playing three altogether], Wyatt was first in line to ask for his new nickname But this time he told the man behind the counter "Ranger." The man said, "Reindeer?" and Wyatt told him..."NO, NOT REINDEER, RAAAANNNNNGGGEEEERRRRR!"

After the second round, it was clear that Ranger kicked Reindeer's butt. Wyatt placed 17th! Go Ranger!

Off to play Blokus with the family, happy New Year's Eve! I want to get my December and holiday posts up before the day is over [that's mighty ambitious I know].