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... but I thought I would ask you guys anyways, since you are such a clever bunch and have such great ideas

So my mums 60th is coming up and my siblings are organizing a day of games and challenges for her and our family. Unfortunately since they are all back in Sweden I wont be able to attend and as punishment my sisters have put me in charge of coming up with the different games, challenges and fun activities Anyways, I am having some problems with this and so I want to know if you guys have any ideas

Sassi

As punishment for them punishing you, I'd give them the activities brought into play at Tupperware parties.
That would be punishment enough for anyone!!

Sorry. Useless suggestion.

Julie

What about a mini backyard Olympics with alcohol involved?

We had one recently with a big bunch of mates and their families and we had a top time. I won a couple of 'gold' medals but I can't tell you what for because I can't really remember.

sounds just great, just love it all.

Get the family sitting in pairs or teams (teams is better). Give them playdough & a plastic plate. Elect an MC. Then one member of the group is told a significant word (eg piano, if she played music). That person has to run back to the group and make the word in playdough. The rest of the team has to guess the word, and the significance to your Mum. The first one to guess runs to the MC, and gets another word to make. It's like Pictionary with playdough. We played it at a 50th recently, and it was pretty funny. Team with the most points wins.

Cheers, K