STRIKE!

On Sunday, we decided to take the girls to Chuck E Cheese for a family outing. When we got there and saw that the line was out the door to get in, we made the executive decision to go bowling instead. Stewart and I had talked that someday we would love to take Maya, but we just didn't think it was going to be so soon. (I have to admit, I really wasn't sure how it would go). After driving around for awhile, we finally found an alley that had an open lane. We went inside and Maya was instantly overstimulated; a place full of people, loud noises and a new setting. We walked to the counter, paid for our game, received our lane and got shoes. The guy working the counter was even nice enough to find a ball for Maya.

"Mommy, these shoes are funny. They look like clown shoes."

Game time:

Wait a minute...before we started, mommy had to explain a few rules:

1. We only roll our ball down our lane.

2. Only the person who is bowling can be on the lane.

3. Mommy or daddy has to help you get your ball down from the ball holder. Never put your hands where the ball is coming up!

4. Carry your ball very carefully and don't drop it on your feet!

5. You must have fun!

When Maya first picked up the ball, she said, "Momma, help Maya! Maya's ball is heavy."

Maya's 1st frame..
"Can I go now?"

"Ready, set, go!"

Just FYI: After the first frame, Stewart was trailing Maya. We both joked that maybe he should sit down with the bumpers up and roll the ball.

Maya's 3rd frame..
"Maya stand up and roll the ball like mommy and dadda?"

You can tell that she was pretty impressed with herself! Check out that face.

Maya's 5th frame..
"I stand up and push the ball again!"

"What are these dots for?"

It seemed like it took FOREVER for her ball to travel down the lane. Oh well, we were in no hurry.

Nice roll Miss Maya!

Daddy was very proud of Maya.

Our 10th frame..

Getting ready...

"Maya did it!"

Our favorite picture!

The end result!!

Maya, you did a great job and mommy and daddy are SO proud of you. Can't wait to go again! If you are wondering where Brooklyn was the whole time, she was in her car seat watching us. We promise you Maya, we will take you to Chuck E Cheeses sometime this week. Deal?