Bowling with Sam

This past Saturday proved to be quite busy for Audrey and Kate. In addition to celebrating Grandpa Dave's birthday and decorating Easter eggs, in the afternoon they went to Big Al's in Vancouver for bowling and arcade games with Sam and her parents Jeannie and Chris (Mama's friends from her days in Bend). The girls played air hockey, skeeball, and a motorcycle video game while they waited for a lane. They were quite into collecting the prize tickets they got from the games, which they redeemed for candy and tchotchkes. When their lane was ready, they donned their bowling shoes and headed into the black lights and neon (it was "galaxy bowling" time) to knock down some pins. It was their first time bowling, but the alley made it really easy for them, with bumpers that kept the ball out of the gutters and a special rack they could use to launch the ball down the lane with minimal effort. (Given how Mama and Dada bowled, they probably should have used the bumpers and rack as well). Afterwards, Audrey and Kate went to Sam's house to play and have dinner.

Eager Easter eggers

Audrey and Kate got into the Easter spirit this weekend by dying and decorating Easter eggs.

Happy birthday, Grandpa Dave!

Audrey and Kate met Grandpa Dave and Judy at the Cadillac Cafe this past Saturday morning to help Grandpa celebrate his birthday. Additional (and unexpected) well-wishers included Honey and Honey Grandpa, who had coincidentally come to the Cafe for breakfast as well.

Slide sisters

The girls checked out the bouncy houses and slides at Pump it Up Jr. in Beaverton this afternoon. They thoroughly enjoyed it. Afterwards, they went to see Nana (stopping for a treat at Starbucks on the way).

Pita princesses

Audrey and Kate went out for Lebanese food last evening at Nicholas Restaurant. They weren't very adventurous eaters, filling up on the enormous, fresh-baked pitas.

Tubular!

Audrey and Kate went to play in the snow on Mount Hood today. It was a pleasant outing, with temperatures in the 50s. We went to Mount Hood Ski Bowl to try out the snow tubing. Audrey went down a couple of times with Dada, but then rode all by herself the rest of the time. Kate wasn't supposed to ride, according to the rules (since she was too young), but Dada snuck her in and rode with her so she could get a few trips down the hill as well. The girls also enjoyed eating, playing in, and throwing snow.

Honey's birthday

Audrey and Kate helped Honey celebrate her birthday yesterday. They made a cake for her, and Audrey helped blow out the candles. Keith and Allison came with Allison's mom, Coco.