Hitting the Lanes

I find it very amusing that my kids go bowling exactly one time every year - in Idaho. Yes, of course there are bowling alley's in Texas, but it's just not something that's worked its way into our routine! But it is always on the yearly schedule of activities in Boise. The kids love going with their cousins, and they love the bowling for about 5 frames. The little kids, that is. After the first few frames the little kids disappear into the video games that are right behind us and we have to call them to come and bowl their turn. "Fine!!" they say. Little stinkers. The big kids bowl and bowl and have a blast. If one of the cousins really wants to be beloved, they will sneak quarters into their purse (Aubrey) or break out their allowance (Dallen) and buy everybody some candy from the candy machines, too!