Simon's birthday weekend

Here are (finally) some picts of Simon's 6th birthday weekend with all of his "boy" cousins (plus one girl). I think they all had fun at the bowling alley, and it was a great place for them as they didn't have to be quite or stay still, and the kids got unlimited pop. The party room was actually in the arcade, which was an additional (albeit costly) bonus. I have to admit, I did play a few games myself. One of these days, I'll beat Mel on that dumb driving game.


Grandpa taught T how to "swing" the ball, but I think the ball ended up swinging him more! Sunday morning was a great time as they all went on the stage with other kids from church with tambourines. I know dad has pictures and he may have even gotten one with T with his hands over his ears!


Brenden was as entertaining as always, with a ready smile
and an exuberant laugh. He enjoyed the cars that Simon had, especially when Simon and T went outside to play in the sand pit and he had them all to himself!! He did a great job bowling, I think he had the dubious honor of being the only one able to actually bounce the bowling ball off of the pins, and to get one ball stuck in the middle of the pins, without actually knocking over more than 1! Quite a feat!

Lucy and Jenna were confined for as long as possible, Jenna handled it much better! Lucy's cries were partially drowned out by the din around us, but not before a few of Simon's "guests" told me I needed to let her out so she could walk. Simon also got a bike, a Spiderman sort, but it has been too cold for him to ride it except for the day of his birthday. When he does, I'll get some picts of that too, just so we're fair! :)