Our February family tradition
Marshall's family has an annual Bowling tournament if remembrance of both his grandfathers who are deceased. Both men loved to go bowling and so we have a party and bowl. Since they started they went to a bowling ally. We (the kids) decided that it was getting way too expensive for all of us to play 2 games. So for Christmas 2 years ago we all (Marshall’s siblings) got his parents a Wii (For the bowling). It has made bowling a ton of fun. I don’t get all gutter balls; the kids oftentimes do better than their parents. We have 4 family trophies. They are bowling pins with the yearly high scores of them, and a Bowling clock with pins. There are different pins for the different age groups. Marshall and I have not had the Privilege to have them in our home since the first year we were married.
This year we only had 4 practice games at home before the big day. Libby even tried a few times but she is easily distracted by a good movie. So the game day showed up, Marshall pulled out his bowling bag, his bowling shoes, and his bowling shirt(All grandpas hand me downs, and none of which he wore because we weren't at a bowling ally, but it is fun to see him get excited). Off we went to win. In the end we were right in the middle. I think we need a bit more practice.
I love to go bowling. I grew up in Canada and they have what is called 5 pin bowling. You have a much smaller ball one you can hold easily in your palm and the ally is shorter. I remember bowling as a child and I loved it then. Since Marshall and I have been married we have gone several times. It is a ton of fun to go and spend time together. Marshall’s family has always loved to bowl. Both his grandfathers were in bowling leagues and Marshall's parents from time to time have also been in bowling leagues. And Marshall last year was invited to a bowling league with some of his co-workers. The best part is that Marshall and his parents have their own bowling gear. Ball, bag, and shoes. So we plan on bowling when our daughter can hold a ball and really enjoy it like we do.
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| Libby's idea of bowling, A tea party drinking fake hot cocoa |
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