When I was a kid we had a bowling alley in town that was within walking distance. My brothers would take me down there to bowl and play video games. I can still remember playing pac man and centipede and how much fun we would have. As I got older, it was torn down and I was so sad to see it go. It was such a fun memory from childhood.
My mission was to find a fun bowling alley for us to have a great family night. My two youngest have never gone bowling, and I haven't bowled in about 4 years. We took them to Wilsonville Lanes, got them shoes, and set them up at a lane. I would have to say, this was the best thing so far this year. The kids were so funny!!Every time the kids would knock down a pin they would clap, cheer, hug each other, and give high fives. Hailey was skipping, dancing and singing. She sang this is SO AWESOME, over and over again until she slipped and fell flat on her butt. People were laughing and smiling at how much fun the kids were having.
After their game was over we went and played at the arcade area. We raced in the Fast and the Furious cars and I was shocked at how well my 7 year old did. My husband kept saying, "Try your break Madelynn!" She would yell back, "Why? What for?" She just kept the gas pedal to the floor the whole race. I am guessing it is a sign of what is to come.
While racing with the kids I heard a sound, it sounded like angels singing and when I turned it was like a light was shinning down from the heavens. Do you know what I saw? Ms PAC MAN! It has to be my favorite game of all time. Most of all, it reminds me of being a kid. I turned 7 again and laughed, giggled and clapped my hands, and ran to the game. This time it was me yelling THIS IS SO AWESOME!! Did I play it? You bet your sweet bippy I did, 3 times. It was so much fun and I still have a smile on my face. It may also be the fact I kicked my husband's butt in air hockey, and once again I was the CHAMP!!!!
Our new thing tonight was bowling and arcade games. We really had a wonderful time tonight and I hope to do it again soon.