Here are my best beloveds playing their favorite game - Cranium Hullabaloo. They got the game for Christmas and it has been something they pull out constantly. They play it in their rooms, in the hallway, in the den, anywhere. They can also play it all by themselves, without any adult supervision. If you're not familiar with the game, here's an overview. You have about fifteen different pads of various colors and shapes. They also have a picture on them. Some have pictures of food, others musical instruments, and others animals. You then turn on a small electronic device which runs the game for you. It calls out what you're supposed to do. It's kind of like Twister. At the end of a round you're supposed to freeze on a pad and if it calls out your pad, you win. The winner is then supposed to do something silly or take a bow. If you don't already have this game, go out and get it. It's a perfect cure for the February doldrums. Oh, by the way, adults can play too.

Do you like the matching jammies? Those are courtesy of my sister who gets them new pajamas every Christmas from Hanna Andersson. They call them their candy cane pajamas. What are some games your kids like to play? Has anyone tried any of the other Cranium games?