Day 50

"Happy Birthday to you,

Only one will not do.

Born again means salvation.

How many have you?"

- sung at East Mount Baptist Church

Day 50 - February 19th - I put that song up there because we celebrated my birthday on this day instead of on Monday. I had decided that I wanted to do something more than meet at someone's house, eat, have cake and just sit around. So, I booked 2 lanes at a bowling alley, bought a DQ ice cream cake, ordered pizza, got plates, etc. and made goodie bags for the kids. I was going to get balloons, but I'm glad I didn't. We weren't sure what to expect or how it would turn out, although I knew the older grandkids were excited about the bowling party.

We got to the alley around 6, found a table, got our drinks and had a good time around the table, eating the pizza. Then we put candles on the cake, lit them and sang "H.B."(the normal one). I even heard the grandkids singing!

One of our lanes had bumpers on it so the kids' balls didn't always go in the gutter. Jodi and I and Dale sat and watched the kids while the other adults bowled on the other lane. I took pictures and most turned out - a little dark and grainy because it was phantom bowling (I didn't know it was). The kids had a blast and I think the adults did, too. I know Dale and I had fun watching the kids. Jason would take Evan up to the line. Evan would put the ball down and Jason would give it a big push. It was so cute. He was so tired toward the end, he would just go up and lie down on his stomach and watch the ball go down the lane.

Bethany and Lucas were doing pretty good. Bethany is quite a sportsperson. She does really well on their Wii sports. She ended up being the winner of the kids with 105 pts. Lucas was second and even took it well. He had gotten a strike, so was happy with that. He excels at the race games on Wii, so it's only fair he doesn't win everything!

Erin was so cute, too, with her little skirt with shorts attached and striped tights. Xander was pretty good and gave the most comical gestures and head tilts - must be watching the adults. All-in-all it was a very good time. I am so thankful I thought of it. The grandkids are already asking when Papa's birthday is, so we can do it again! Gotta love them!!!

This is how they watched the whole thing!

Erin in great form and great clothes! Wish they showed up better!

Lucas shows off his form - he didn't like doing it between his legs, too babyish!

Xander watching to see if he knocks down any pins. Sometimes he would cock his head to the side, so cute!!

Evan getting ready for his big throw (and Daddy getting ready to give it a push) ...And the "trophy" goes to...

Steve and Bethany!!!