Bowl-a-rama

Last night Sophie and I went glow bowling for a Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser that a friend was having.  Sophie loved it and got a great score, even better than some of the adults (sorry Nana lol)  :)  Most anyone that knows our family or who reads this blog regularly knows that I am a firm believer that Sophie should have the chance to try everything that any other little girl her age has the opportunity to do.  Bowling is one of those things that I figured there was no reason why Sophie shouldn't do it, and of course, she loved it.  What she loves the most though is being with everyone else and being a part of the action.  I cringe at the thought of us not doing things because Sophie has complex medical needs and severe disabilities.  It isn't and shouldn't be a factor for most things.

Sophie had been glow bowling before, Lucas' last birthday party was a glow bowling party and Sophie took part and had a blast, last night was no different.  She concentrated at every turn she had and Zoe was there to help her out too.  And, drum roll, Sophie got her first strike last night!

Most of the pictures I got yesterday were horrendous out of focus glow shots, so here are some from Lucas' birthday to give you more of an idea of what it is like for Sophie to bowl...

When we arrive at the bowling alley we ask for a bowling ball ramp and both places we have been to have had them (I called to make sure before Lucas' party, we didn't want any disappointment).

Please ignore my husband's shirt ;) lol

Getting lined up

Pushing the ball

There it goes!

Another turn

Watching it go

Proud of herself!

 All of Lucas' friends waited very patiently for Sophie to take each of her turns.  It was very loud at the bowling alley and it startled Sophie quite a lot at the beginning of each of our two outings, she would noticably jump.  It took some time but she got used to it and was able to enjoy the atmosphere.  Luckily there were lots of people to distract her.  The glow aspect was perfect for Sophie and her CVI, last night she loved seeing the glow bracelets that everyone had on as well (you can see hers in the first 3 photos).  We saved mine and hers in the freezer and will be using them over the next few days!