Rackin' Them Up

Thomas bowled for the first time today (in an actual bowling alley), and I was surprised and proud to say he knocked the other 4 year olds out of the water.

Of course I have no idea where he got his athletic four year old prowess, but I will take it.

Today we celebrated Bryce's 4th birthday with him at Hanover Lanes.  It is a HUGE bowling alley literally up the road from us. 

We have talked a million times about going and taking the kids, but in the now 3 years we have lived here--not once have we stepped foot inside.  Until today.

It was just Thomas and I, but wow was it impressive.

Bryce's mom divided the children into lanes, and Thomas bowled with preschool buddies Matt & Eli, while the girls from their class there in the lane next door.

Being the helicopter mom I am, I was sure to carry the ball and help him line it up. 

I couldn't help but cheer as he knocked down pin and after pin and proudly proclaim "I win!!"

(Silly screen went like this as I snapped a photo, but that is Thomas at the bottom with a 90!!)

I did get a little better, and I realized he could carry the ball, so after a few rounds, I simply walked down the lane with him and cheered him on.  Yes (Candice) the other parents sat back and watched their kids from the seats, but hey... I am working on it :)

Too bad his daddy didn't get to see him, but our Thomas really dominated the lanes.  Not that I am not always proud--but I was a walking a little taller by the end of the party.

The party was a great success and Thomas loved playing with all of his friends. And, of course now I think we will have to take both kid and daddy back to the bowling alley for a family outing.

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