Family Girls Night Out

Each month we plan a Family Girls Night Out. Februay 6, 2009 was the date picked for this month. We try to plan different events for each one and keep things exciting. Tonight was very exciting.

We met at Applebee's on Northwest Expressway at 6:30. We had a long table with room for eight. There were seven of us. We agreed that next time we'd try for a round table. There was a lot of conversation but a lot of conversation was missed out on by all of us. Only half the table got in on Jeanne's joke. We laughed so hard and so loud that everyone wanted to know about that joke. We decided that she'd tell it again, but not in the restaurant.

Velicia and Gina cooked up the plan to tell the waitress it was my birthday (my birthday is actually February 8th so she wasn't lying, but that wasn't the reason for the night out). She came out singing (solo - I might add) and carrying a Hot Fudge Sundae. It looked awesome. I didn't take one bite, thank you very much. Joy Dee (my grandma), Sandy (my mom) and Jeanne (my aunt) didn't have a bite either. But Velicia (my cousin), Barbara (Velicia's mom) and Gina (another cousin) didn't have one bit of trouble eating my Birthday Dessert. Silly Girls. Velicia knew I wouldn't eat that, so I think she cooked up that plan with the intention of having it herself. Plan Succeeded.

We left Applebee's and headed to the bowling alley. I was excited about going bowling. Actually, I suggested it. I've been wanting to go bowling for a long time. My best friend, Heather was meeting us there. She's a big part of our family and we were all glad to have her there... at least at first.

Everyone bowled except Grandma. She's not too good at just walking, let alone carrying a heavy bowling ball to boot... and she's seeing a chiropractor that suggested she just watch. We all agreed.

We split up in team and started bowling. Heather started off strong and never let up. We made her change teams for the second game. She kicked their butt too. That's why I said she was welcomed, at first. After bowling, everyone kept asking, "Who invited her?" We were playing. We all love Heather. Besides, our competitive side is just that, it's not followed up with the athletic ability.

I found out new things about myself while bowling. As I explained my unusual bowling method to everyone, my mother had started her turn. As I turn around to watch, I see myself bowling. She had the same technique - if that's what you call it - that I've had since I first bowled as a child. OH MY!!! I am my mother. That was about the scariest thought at the moment. Then it left and I'm not bringing it up again anytime soon.

After two games and sore shoulders and knees, we all parted ways. We all left with happy hearts and stories to share. Speaking of sharing, Jeanne did share the joke with the rest of them at the bowling alley. It was a shock at first, but followed by a burst of laughter by all.

I'm sad that I didn't take my camera. I could have really played the blackmail card.

Thanks girls. I can't wait for the next FGNO and to see what is in store.