BTW, we had a great time with gaming over the holidays. I asked for some new games, and got
Jamaica, a pirate race around the island of Jamaica,

and
Trekking the National Parks, in which you travel around the country claiming Park Cards and colored stones in a mechanic that is similar to Ticket to Ride.

Neither is a super high strategy game, but they are both very fun, and GREAT family games. In fact, Trekking has become Garrett's favorite game. He plays it completely on his own with no assistance, and asks to play frequently, which I love. It's also kind of educational with its geography and has increased the kids' knowledge of the parks.