Bowling

This morning Keyan had a bowling tournament with the Special Olympics.  She has been practicing once a week since December and was super excited about the tournament.  We were up early so that she could be bowling by 8:30 in the morning.  It has been a constant debate whether Keyan should bowl using the ramp or not but she is adamant that she wants to do it without the ramp so that is how she did it!  She bowled a 60 her first game which included a strike.  Her second game didn't go as well as she only scored 12 but she gets SOOO tired after one game so that was not unexpected.  She cracked us all up with her competitive spirit.  She was not happy with her run of gutter balls.  It was a great morning despite her frustration at times.  The Special Olympic athletes are such an inspiration with their "can do" attitudes and smiles.  Our other girls all got to miss the day of school to come cheer Keyan on and they did a great job encouraging not only her but several of the other athletes that we have gotten to know.  It was so fun to watch.  We missed Jamahl but he had a test at school that he didn't want to miss so we will have to fill him in tonight.  I want to give Amy Bradley a huge shout out.  Amy is Keyan's school nurse who volunteered her time to go with Keyan to practice every week so that Keyan could get a break from mom!  Thanks Amy....we love having you take care of her!   Enjoy the pictures!

Her cheering sisters!

We love being able to support her in her adventures!

Her bowling partner Mrs. Bradley!  Mrs. Bradley keeps her safe  and helps her maneuver the bowling lanes!

Mommy steals a quick pic between frames.

SOOO excited after her strike.  She is actually this excited as long as she gets at least one pin down.

Daddy trying to give Keyan a pep talk to boost her moral....Paul says she gets her competitive side from me!  What???