Happy Birthday, Max!

Max turned 7 yesterday. It was a busy day and I didn't get a chance to post any pictures then. He officially had a birthday party this summer a month early so he could have it at the swimming party. But we couldn't let the real day slide so we loaded up and went to the local bowling alley. We had a fun time and I realized once again why I made a B in bowling when I took it during the old college years.


I actually did spend some of Greg's hard earned money on an OSU jersey, and it was a big hit!


Ben was so proud that he actually got to wear "real" bowling shoes!
This is Sam's celebration mode after he made a strike - you should have seen him when he did poorly...

There is this nifty little chute contraption that helped Ben bowl. It is a pretty clever invention and suited Ben's skills quite nicely.
I feel the need to post some pictures of the championship bowling form that runs in our family. Emily actually looks almost normal when she bowls...
I think Max ended up on the floor after each attempt...

but this is one takes the prize - Sam's unique approach!

And it must have worked for him, because he had the best score out of all the kids. Guess you could probably tell from the picture.

I am a terrible Mimi! Cooper was 4 Saturday and I didn't even say a thing about it! I love you Cooper, wish I could have been with you on your birthday!!!