Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Strike!

Connor's school district has the entire week of Thanksgiving off, and we have a few fun things planned. Last year we went bowling during Thanksgiving break, and it was so much fun, we decided to do it again. So last night was our 2nd Annual Howell Turkey Week Bowling Extravaganza.

The kids think bowling is a rockin' good time; they seriously love it. There is cheering, laughing, hugging, jumping, clapping and general merriment. Connor decided this year to forgo the little ramp-thingy available for children and play like the big boys and girls, and actually did fairly well. Lucas stayed very engaged until the last frame or two. And Isabel thought the fact that her pink bowling ball matched her pink shirt was simply fabulous.

We had dinner at the brand-new Chick Fil-A that opened near us (cheer!) to cap off a grand evening.

8 comments:

Kristina said...

What a great evening! Bowling is so much fun. Yay for Connor being a big guy!

Kristi said...

what is it about kids & bowling? Lily still begs to go bowling with surprising frequency.

Your pictures are super cute. Love the shoe shot. :)

Amy said...

We also went bowling recently-love those wholesome family activities! What's this with getting the whole week of Thanksgiving off?? We used to get just Thurs and Fri. Addy had Wed-Fri off.

Unknown said...

That sounds like a great tradition! Bowling is something I loved as a kid and I still love now. (even though I have not improved much!) Happy Thanksgiving Melissa! Enjoy all the fun memories this week!

Tee said...

What a fun tradition! Cute pictures, too :)

Paula said...

My kids love to bowl and love Chick-fil-A, it would have been a perfect night for them as well. Talk to you soon, have a great Thanksgiving.

The Calverts said...

Great tradition! I love how you captured Connor's shoe coming up as he released the ball.

The Frosts said...

Super fun. I adore that shoe picture. We have yet to take our kids bowling but you have inspired me to try and do it soon!