BOWLING

I'll admit that Ryan and I struggle when it comes time to get out of the house to go do something entertaining with the kids. With the two children who aren't the best in the behavior department we are always trying to find activities to go do that we can reasonably manage and not need a tranquilizer when we are done. There are very few things that we can actually go do and enjoy with the kids. But we can now add bowling to the list! We went awhile ago when Ella was still immobile and Jack was still a terror but haven't tried again recently because it seemed like too much of a challenge. We went the other night with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Nate and Uncle Cory. With five adults and two children the ratio was just right and we managed to actually enjoy ourselves! The kids had a blast and Jack did not want to leave. Ella did well for the first game and then lost interest but she lasted way longer than I even expected!

This is his excited I just hit the pins face! Hmmm..... I wonder who he learned that one from?

She LOVED bowling and would get so excited when it was her turn!

Her pink ball that was as heavy as she is!

We then let them spend a few dollars at the arcade where Ella proceeded to cheat at SkeeBall by climbing all the way up the ramp and then depositing her ball. I didn't feel too guilty because everytime she would put the ball in the hole that counts for no points because she didn't quite understand the whole concept of the game. Jack then as usual proceeded to throw a huge fit when it was time to go and screamed the whole way home about wanting to go back. We told him it was closing for the night and we would go another day when it opened. The next morning not ten minutes after his eyes opened he asked if the bowling alley was open and if we could go back. I think he had a great time and we already are making plans for a return visit!

She hit her head on one of the rounds of depositing her ball!
Caught red handed cheating!
Seriously, what kind of grownups let their kids climb all over the games?

Oh, I guess these ones do!

We had a great time and can't wait for the bowling alley to open so we can go again! :)