Kevin took the first week of January off from work and we didn't go anywhere. He did a lot of wood collecting to rebuild our supply. Yes, we are trying to keep a year supply of wood (fuel), so we restock as we use it up. He's really amazing. Anyway, the kids helped most afternoons, because we couldn't take time off from school. (We are so behind!) Sunday, when Kevin came home from Church, later than expected, he whispered to me, "What do you think about going bowling tomorrow?" What? NO WAY! The kids would LOVE it! So, Monday morning, we let them do their computer work, like normal, and we even had class. Then when it was lunch time we told them to brush their hair, get their shoes and coats on, and head out to the big van. We drove to the alley and they still weren't really sure what we were doing - but they were sure they weren't doing wood! They were so thrilled and we had a great time. Not only did we bowl for three hours, but we ate pizza and french fries and drank fizzy drink! (orange, root beer, and lemon lime pop) We all really had a great time! They didn't have automatic bumpers so we opted to have bumpers on both lanes to try and keep the kids from having to wait so long between turns. They were eating, cheering, bowling, and having so much fun. Domonique was content eating on her own and just watching, until the end and then I let her bowl some with me. On one frame she actually got a spare! Kevin, Kemiah and I were on one lane and we bowled 5 games. Ben, Marissa, Emily, and Xiomara were on the other lane and they bowled 4 games. I will honestly admit that my three older kids bowled better than I did. Unfortunately, that's not really saying much, but they did great and just had fun together.
Twins! The girls have gotten into dressing the same or just pretending they are twins.
Domonique couldn't wait any longer for us to help her with her pizza so she just grabbed a piece and started eating.
Most of the kids wanted french fries instead of pizza. I must admit they were really good fries - I'd rather eat these than go to McDonald's.
Kevin and Ben
She ate and drank and watched from her stroller.
I did have to get her out to change her diaper and we let her explore some. She found the stairs and had a blast. Then we put her back into the stroller.
Marissa, the left handed bowler.
Kemiah.
Ben took this very seriously and was a little hard on himself that he wasn't getting better - strikes and spares.
Xiomara
Emily
Game one:
Game 2:
Game 3:
Game 4:
Game 5:
Game 4 for the kid lane:
(I will have to mention that my legs and back are a little achy since bowling.)
