Happy Birthday, Jessica---the BIG 30 years old!!!!!!

Jessica's birthday is actually on May 15th.  However she wanted to go bowling together and Ben was out of town for a couple of days when we originally had it planned so the date got bounced back to May 23rd.  It was so fun!  All of the kids were able to attend (which in itself is a record of some sort. Their work schedules are crazy.) Her Utah Aunt Valerie and Uncle Allan came.  In addition, one of her cousins, Chris, his wife and their two kids came.  Then later, her Grandma Hall dropped in.  We bowled and then ate pizza and cupcakes in the party room at the bowling alley.  Fun times.

Eating pizza in the "Party room" designed for 8 year olds.
Perfect for your 30rd Birthday

Ben (above) and Ben, Jena, and Gary trying out
the arcade games.

Scott's fake smile and Chantel's cute one

Cute girls!
Chantel and Tosha

Elessia, Jessica, Jena with Ben in the back
Also cute--and handsome!

The birthday cake which is really cupcakes!
Jessica likes owls!

It was one of those sweet Mom moments. Seeing my kids in the same place playing games is just one of those times for me.  It was especially great that Ben was able to be there.  Public is not always easy for him but he wanted to do it for Jessica and he had a good time.  One time when I was getting ready to bowl, Ben got a strike in a nearby lane.  I heard each of the kids graduating him--"Way to go, Ben." "Sweet" "High Five"--it brought tears to my eyes.  A simple moment, but sweet!