We had Wilson's birthday party today.  We tried to think of something fun, something active, and something not in our house to do with 5, 6, 7, and 8 year olds.  Not wanting to go to Chuck E Cheese again, we went for a bowling party.  We invited our friends and birthday plans were made.

We have international friends as many of you know.  Our South Africans and Ukrainians were happy to come to Wilson's party, but the Ukrainians seemed very uneasy about "bowling".  I asked if they had bowling in the Ukraine.  I received an uncertain "yes...."  I asked if they had ever been bowling - that's when I learned that bowling alleys in the Ukraine are incorportated with certain kinds of dancing clubs that one does not associate with a 5 year old's birthday party.  So our Ukrainians had never been to or in a bowling alley.  I assured them this was a family place.

The kids all had a great time bowling, eating pizza, cake, and playing arcade games.  Pictures are in the photo album. 

Tonight I put Will to bed and he said "Mom, I'm going to bed a 4 year old, but I'm waking up 5."  I really just can't believe he's five.  Everyone said the time would pass so quickly, I just didn't want to believe it.