Bowling - a weird word and a weird sport (I should confess, I have a hard time calling it a "sport." Shouldn't a sport involve running of some kind? Moving on.)
Well, not moving on too far, because I wonder why we call it bowling. There is no bowl involved.
But if there was, I would like this one sometime, in Shamrock please.
So back to the story.
Now bowling has become a big deal in the MacAdam famlily.
Now lest you be confused, please note: my maiden name is MacAdam. So in the future please keep in this in mind. : )
In order to enlighten you about how big a deal bowling is here are some fun facts.
1. Three out of the five in attendance own their own bowling ball.
Back right, Mom, right front, Dad, left front, Ryan.
2. Two out of five, own their own bowling shoes, and they don't look like this.
3. 4 out of 5 are outrageously competitive even though they have only bowled once in the last 12 months.
Except for Mom, who has recently joined a bowling league, can't you tell?
Sorry mom, I couldn't resist. Love you!
Ryan worked specifically on his form. Check that out!
Did you notice that the picture of Mom and Ryan is exactly the same, just from the other side? Interesting how from one side it looks like great form and the other side looks totally off-balance.
4. 1 out of 5 doesn't allow photos. So, he gets a picture of a bad ball.
5. One out of 5 was in good spirits throughout the competition.
This was her ball. They were like one unit.
They had a mutual understanding: I will be gentle if every once in a while you knock down some pins.
And the little ball that could, did.
In the 10th frame on the last game, she got a strike and got another chance. Then she got a strike again. Then she got eight more.
And that one person who was completely uncompetitive, who made everyone else crazy with her nonchalance, got a 127 and took second place.
So take that!
So much for the uncompetitive spirit. :)
And to end the celebration, a birthday gift from the kids a massage to help the big 65 year old to recuperate from a big day of activity!
Happy birthday, Dad (even though it was 3 weeks ago).