Bowling

**Note** Sorry the following post is so messy. I have spent lots of time trying to fix it, but can't get it to do what I am used to doing. I'm not sure if it's the new computer or the different browser. Ugh.

James and Joshua are both at camp this week, so I thought I would come up with some fun activities for the children at home. Today we went bowling with "free" coupons. (The shoe rental wasn't free and was $3 per person!! So much for free!) Joseph was the star, nearly beating John, who only came back at the end to narrowly overcome Joseph.

Jacob did pretty well. With some practice he could have a pretty good game.
















Jared was a natural. We used the bumpers to avoid gutter balls, but he rarely needed them. He was just at ease and had good form.








Nancy celebrated after every ball - no matter the outcome=)

Josiah always looked crooked as he bowled, just like this picture.

Joseph shone brightly today. He nearly beat John who only narrowly overcame him at the very end. Joseph's score is at the top of the scoreboard.

Jason's First Birthday 2

Jason was terrified of his burning candle. He tried and tried to get out of his chair and away from it. I tried to get a picture of that but didn't. His attitude toward the whole thing changed when the cupcake was for eating=)





When the meal was all done he noticed his messy hands. It was pretty cute.

Jason's First Birthday

At our house presents come first. We put them in the birthday person's chair, so they have to open them before eating.


















We don't usually let Jason feed himself, and he has shown no interest in doing so. Tonight we just cut up his food and gave it to him. He didn't know what to do. For a while he just played with it, then he seemed to figure out that he could eat it. He ended up eating quite a bit actually. I don't know that I'm ready for the mess at every meal, but it was a good experience for today.

Pool Party

Nancy and I were invited to a pool party at the home of a couple from church. We had a good time. Nancy has never been afraid of water. Today was further testimony of that! Though she can't swim she was uninhibited. She observed the other girls jumping far out into the pool and tried to imitate. It scared me a lot but never her. I am certain she never felt the slightest bit of danger. (Soon I may have pool party videos here because we bought a refurbished computer that has a video card. I will be able to upload pictures from my camera and put them here once that is up and running.)

The Eggs

I discovered the hummingbird nest minus mama, so John took a picture of the nest and its contents. He said the eggs were bigger than peas, maybe almost navy bean size.

Hummingbird

We have a nesting hummingbird in our basketball net. She has been quite an attraction. We are all anxious to see how her little bitty offspring fare.

Eat Mor Chikin

Joshua got to be the dancing advertising cow at work today. Yep, that's him. (I would think it was absolutely hilarious except it's very hot. I feel sorry for him actually.)