The Adventure Walk-Kate Briggs

I strongly believe that children need to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. Living with a computer design engineer, I realize that I have given birth to 4 “nerdlings.” This means that my kids know more about computers than probably most of the Western world. Even though we have a strong computer presence in our home (we currently own 5), I require that our children remain physically active in sports. For Memorial Day, I contrived another way to sneak in the physical fun.

First I spent the day before mapping my evil designs.

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Penny Arcade

I could go on and on about the many things that a family can do and see at PAX.  But unless you are a gaming family, it will most likely bore you.  I find that when I talk to those “outside” the nerd realm, they give me that blank look of:  howniceforyouandyourfamily-NERD!.  When I speak with those who game, the jealousy is so obvious.   Penny Arcade is an event that a great family experience.  If you ever have the opportunity, remember next Labor Day weekend, the Washington State Convention Center will once again be over-run by the Nerds, Geeks, and general gaming community.  Join us, you might feel comfortable coming out of the closet.

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