Adventure at the Bowling Alley

We decided that it would be fun to take the kids bowling since they have never been before. The kids were very excited, even though they had no idea what bowling was. They decided that they needed to dress-up for the occasion.


As soon as our Power Ranger and Super Girl saw what bowling was, the were even more excited to get started. They picked their bowling ball and they were ready to go.



At first we used a little piece of equipment that helps the kids to easily roll the ball down to the pins. Well, my kids quickly decided that they did not need that. So, we moved to daddy helping push the ball.



Then they decided that they could just carry the ball and run and throw it down towards the pins.


They both really surprised us at how well they could bowl. They really had a good time.




We were all having a good time until......



Emily was carrying a 10 pound ball (because it was pink and that was the one she wanted) and as she was running and throwing the ball, she FELL!!! When she fell, she landed flat on her back and the 10 pound ball landed on her HEAD!!!! It was awful. She had a bad bloody nose, a huge bruise between her eyebrows, and a big "pot knot" on the back of her head. She is a pretty tough little girl, but this caused some major tears. This picture does not do the bruise justice--it is much worse in person.



It really was a fun family activity, so hopefully we can talk Miss Emily into being brave and giving it one more try.