Ryan has been asking to go bowling for a while now. He saw a picture of kids bowling on a Tropicana carton at the store... we were in for it then.

Thank heavens for bumpers and whatever these metal rolly things are. 

Scott was a great coach. 

Ryan slowly started to get the hang of it.

This was his face every time he let go of the ball. 

Pretty soon, he had to do it by himself. He hefted the ball over the ball return bin with all his might... almost dropping (and actually dropping) it a few times on the way to his lane. But of course, no help allowed. 

Proof I was there... this was back when he would let us help.  I'm afraid this is foreshadowing our future- he's growing up way too fast.  I can't believe he can do so much already by himself.