I've never been bowling with my family - but I think we should start a tradition, or a league, or a bowling mentors program or something - because for real, we've got skills. Every single one of us broke 100 - except for the only really athletic one in the family. I won't call her out, but she's the one in the picture. And she's not me.
To top off the Christmas Eve festivities we saw National Treasure 2 and then made a quick stop by Costco, where we each proceeded to toss whatever finger foods we were craving into the cart. We went home, heated up our no-prep Costco meal and enjoyed the rest of the evening together playing games. BBQ meatballs and bowling - we're not white trash, I swear. :) Actually, this Christmas Eve goes right up there with my list of favorites. We really missed the rest of the clan, but it was a great day with Mom, Dad, Megs and Collin.
Christmas morning was super-chill, seeing as how the youngest individual in the whole house stands at an impressive 6'3" these days. After a relaxing breakfast, some very generous gifts,and some more relaxing (whew, what did we DO all day?) we headed to my cousin's home for Christmas dinner. One of the evening's highlights? Mom and Dad Wii-Boxing. Hysterical. Dad's a fairly friendly fighter. Mom on the other hand... she's pretty scrappy in the imaginary ring.
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I love those pictures of your parents playing with the Wii. Good times!
I am loving those pictures of Mark and Julie, knowing the Barlow competetive side I'm sure Julie was in it for keeps.
Looks fun and you look darling, Allison.
You're not white trash? You ARE from Ogden! :) I kid.
Megan looks like she loves losing. I would love to know Noah's secret to crepes!
Yeah, the Wii is pretty intense! Sounds like you guys had a great Christmas break! Bowling IS awesome...when you're on a roll. Crepes--they are an art--for me their yet to be mastered--I love'm though! You're hair is super cute in your pictures! Happy New Year--bring on 2008!
those pics of your parents are hilarious!! I don't think my parents would even TRY that! That's awesome!
After spending New Years with your parents, I can totally appreciate those Wii pictures! The Elmo sledding picture has to be one of the funniest things I have seen in awhile. You are a great writer...I always find myself laughing out loud whenever I read your posts!
Ali-
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I would have loved to see your parents play the Wii. Wow...i would buy one for the purpsoe only!
I loved seeing your parents playing the Wii--I've spent too many hours complaining about too much video game playing in our household but I have to say, I've been grateful for the Wii that arrived at Christmas--especially with our negative midwest temps this last week only adding to the already present cabin fever -- the kids (and parents) can actually work up a sweat--who needs a gym when you've got Wii boxing??
I want to frame those pictures of Mark and Julie!
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