Old Fashioned Family Fun

This past Friday night, marked the conclusion of Brant's winter quarter, giving us much reason to celebrate. You might assume this would mean a trip to Disneyland, but alas, we decided to venture into an activity we have yet to experience as a family. We went bowling! It was an absolute success and we had such a great time. Maddie loved every second of it, from the moment she walked into the alley, taking in all the sights and sounds, to the hooping and hollering she eagerly took part in when her ball rolled down the lane. It was a joy for both of us to watch her enthusiastically embrace this new activity, which I am sure we will partake in again!

We went to a bowling alley in Pasadena, about 5 minutes away from our house, called 300 Pasadena. It's a newly renovated alley, with a really fun/hip atmosphere. We had our friends and neighbors, Micah and Hannah, join us for this monumental first experience (i.e., Maddie's first time bowling). Maddie absolutely adores both Micah and Hannah, and it was very special for her to have them there with us.

Little shoes!Let's do this, Daddy.Maddie loved her green ball, and loves Hannah.
Showing Maddie how it all works...One more picture, and then mommy will finally let you bowl!Cautious Maddie and proud Daddy.Maddie really enjoyed airing off her face, as opposed to her hands. It's hot work, picking up that big bowling ball all by yourself!Maddie wanted to help Micah bowl, too. She took it upon herself to fetch him his ball.Group shot (minus Hannah), while Maddie is expressing her true feelings: Can I please just bowl?! Enough pictures!Candid shot that looks posed...I promise, it was not. We were genuinely excited for Maddie's ball to go down the lane.And finally, I think this sums up how we all felt when the evening was over: giddy, tired, and happy that we had so much fun! :)