Gavin's Bowling Birthday Bash!

We had a busy weekend after Thanksgiving. Clearly one of the highlights was Gavin's birthday party. We are great friends with Gavin's folks and were excited when we heard that this year, his party would be at the Bowling Alley.
We were wondering how the kids would do (this being their first time bowling) and as usual they began the afternoon shy and hiding behind our legs. Chris tried to get a kiss or at least a high five from A.J. but didn't have much luck!

It was a blast watching the kids bowl. Poor Joe (being a lefty) held his ball with his left hand and managed to throw it from the right side of his body. I don't know how he managed but he did and even threw a spare! Daddy was very impressed noting that he beat all the kids that were bowling on that alley.




Speaking of Ali - Ali Jane did great, too. She had fun and did pretty well. At first she would throw her ball and then run back to the safety of me or Jeff- but soon she was more comfortable and enjoying the afternoon.

As for Gavin... He was great! He had these great bowling shoes on that were much too big for him but he still was a champ. Gavin is a great kid and handed out all the bowling balls to his friends. Ali Jane was born a week after Gavin and so we have great pictures of early (early) days with Gavin trying to hug Ali Jane and her having none of that- This is a new favorite pic of mine- And the thought bubble on top of Gavin's head should read in the voice of Joey from "Friends".... "How you doin?"