Bowling for Dollars....

Since we were in town for Megan's wedding we couldn't pass up on the chance to hook up with the kids while we were there.  We met them at the bowling alley to have an afternoon of fun.  We wanted to do something different than just the normal dinner and movie night which we generally do when we visit Seattle.

 I don't think the kids were too thrilled when we told them that we wanted to go bowling with them.  They didn't seem like it was an activity that would thrill them much.  BUT....when the moola came out....So did their smiles.  Money...Money...Money!  Maybe this day won't be as LAME as they probably thought it would be!

The rules of the game were that if someone bowled a strike they would receive $5.  For a spare $3 and if you bowled a strike on your "Lucky number" frame (which was drawn before the game) you would receive $25. 

Heather and Spencer all geared up and ready to go....

They have their game faces on! 

Hayley had perfect form  :)

She was funny to watch because it was obvious she had never bowled before.  She kept us laughing all day!

Kylan was soooo focussed on the pins.  I loved to see his HUGE smile as he turned around after bowling a strike or a spare!  He would march over to me (the bank) and look at me like,  "allrighty now...hand over the money!!!" 

Hayley posing with her dad....

Get a STRIKE Howie!  We need to earn some of this money too  :)

Heather with her loot!

Heather REALLY banked today.  She bowled a strike in two separate games on her "lucky frame"  Not to mention the many, many strikes and spares as well.  She is quite the bowler!

We had a great time laughing and spending time together.  Everyone earned some well deserved cash.  We even awarded the booby prize to Hayley and gave her an extra  load of money to even things up a bit.  She was a great sport.  FUN MEMORIES!

 After the bowling we went to dinner and a movie...the ole standby.  There is a buffet dinner place that the kids always want to go to.  It has a lot of gooooood food.  I can't remember which movie we went to that night but I do remember enjoying their company. 

 So glad that we were able to spend some time with each of them this weekend. It was GREAT to see them again!

Heather invited us to stay with her while we were in town.  She has a nice cozy place and made us feel so welocmed.  She even gave up her bed and slept on the couch!  So kind and thoughtful.  Thanks again Heather!  You are so sweet!!!   Love ya!