Hectic Spring Weekend

Busy start to the weekend...

Friday night, Victoria and I attended the annual Father-Daughter Glow-Bowl hosted by our school at West Seattle Bowl. It's a great event for all grades (K-8).  We take over the entire place (30+ lanes). They turn on the black lighting and turn up the music. The girls wear white and/or sparkly clothing and write on themselves with highlighters so they 'glow' under the black lighting. They really get into the bowling at first, but interest usually wanes after an hour or so - once the pizza is served. After that, it's dancing and general silliness for the girls, while the dads finish off the open bowling frames. It's a great opportunity for the dads to connect too (over pitchers of beer, of course).

This year, we 'adopted' two of Victoria's best friends, Emma and Natalie, whose dads were both out of town for the weekend.

Emma, Victoria and Natalie 

Her Grandpa and Great Uncle Frank (Euclid Elks Bowling legends) would be proud!

Thomas had basketball practice and slept over at a buddy's house. Matthew had volleyball practice and then he and Karri went out to dinner together, came home and watched a movie - a fun mother-son bonding night too.

Saturday has been a whirlwind of kid activities... as usual.  Victoria had a 9am volleyball match (lost in 2 games, but played really well). Thomas had basketball practice, followed by a driving lesson (yes, in the 'Student Driver' car). Matthew had a 2pm volleyball match (won in 2 games!) followed by a 3pm lacrosse game!

This was his team's first official game. They played Lakeside middle school, whom we heard have a really good program. We got there after the game had started (due to the volleyball match) and expected he would have to wait to get in the game. Before Karri and I could get situated on the sideline, he was in the game, had picked up a loose ball off the face-off and was running up the field toward the goal. So much for warming up!  He had a great game - no goals, but was 'in the action' and had a lot of fun. And we won - 8-4!

Waiting for the face-off

On the attack

Each game ends with 'Honor the Game' - both teams meet at midfield and each coach compliments the opposing team, then awards helmet stickers to 2 or 3 opposing players they felt played particularly well or showed outstanding sportsmanship. Very cool.

Post-game player photos

Did you happen to notice Matthew is squinting from the sun?! Not something we expect this time of year in Seattle. It's been a beautiful weekend and is supposed to continue through Sunday. Karri got out for some yard work today. I plan to cut the grass tomorrow. Our cherry tree is starting to blossom, leaves are sprouting on our hydrangeas, and buds are formed on our lilacs. Ready for Spring!