We originally planned to take the kids skiing for the day. But after careful consideration of what that would look like with an infant and a 3 year-old in addition to the other kids, we decided to go with plan B.

B for Bowling. The boys were remarkably understanding when we broke the news to them the morning we were supposed to drive up to Wisconsin.

We teamed up: Jim Heidi, Bubbie vs. Jake, Derek, Peter. We thought perhaps it might be close, but Jim and I didn’t think we would beat the kids by too much.

Everyone tried their best.

We learned that Jake has…um…his own style of throwing. But, hey, whatever works for ya.

We weren’t sure who Ruthie was rooting for, but each team tried to persuade her over to their side.

Jim and I started to worry when the other team would cheer after every bowl.

I can hardly write it…the other guys won.

And their team was carried by the 5 year-old.

Guess where Jim and I will be going on date nights for a while?