Jul 16, 2008

Family Fun Day: Now With 20% More Cheese Fries.

Yesterday after lunch, Bossy and her family decided to go bowling since it was one of those rare days when neither her husband nor her son had to work. And it was an even rarer day because Bossy wasn’t stuck at home contemplating the usage of words such as neither and nor.

Bossy and her family made several calls to the bowling alley prior to their arrival in order to check lane availability, and they were repeatedly assured that the establishment was all but empty.

Bossy and her family prepaid for two games and then secured their bowling shoes in the appropriate sizes:

First Bossy’s son was up:

Bossy’s son stepped forward and pushed the ball away from his chest and down, swinging the arm like a pendulum while his bent knees served to balance the shifting of his weight as the ball rolled from his hand:

Next up was Gene Kelly Bossy’s husband:

Always supportive, Bossy and her family never provided snarky commentary or laughed when one of the bowlers in their group lobbed a gutter ball:

Next in the line-up was Bossy’s daughter:

And then last but not least, Bossy prepares for her own turn:

Against all survival-of-the-fittest convention, the winner of the first game was none other than that lucky penny, Bossy’s husband! And the winner of the second game was, er, yeah—that would be Bossy’s husband.

The end.

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84 comments

1. 1
   on July 16th, 2008 at 9:57 am
   What Happens Next said:

   That was clearly longer than a three minute photo session.

   Is your Nikon going to be okay?


2. 2
   on July 16th, 2008 at 9:58 am
   Mary said:

   Bossy your family is so cute!!


3. 3
   on July 16th, 2008 at 10:01 am
   vuboq said:

   omg! i was just telling Y yesterday that we should go bowling. it looks like you had a total blast-o-rama! *smooches*


4. 4
   on July 16th, 2008 at 10:05 am
   Camille said:

   I have never liked bowling, but this makes it look fun again!


5. 5
   on July 16th, 2008 at 10:07 am
   Brava97 said:

   Bowling with my nieces and nephews are some of my favorite family times. I always make sure none of them is the lowest scorer. But not on purpose.


6. 6
   on July 16th, 2008 at 10:17 am
   ~Monkey said:

   I’m 28, but do you think Bossy’s son would be my big brother?


7. 7
   on July 16th, 2008 at 10:22 am
   Momo Fali said:

   When I met Bossy in Indy, I had my very own bowling ball in the trunk of my car. Too bad we never got to the bowling. Darn beer.


8. 8
   on July 16th, 2008 at 10:42 am
   All Adither said:

   You family looks FUN. I want to hang out with you.


9. 9
   on July 16th, 2008 at 10:47 am
   Katie said:

   I was sure that all my Wii bowling would make me a great bowler in real life as well. I was DEAD. WRONG. I still stink at bowling (and every other sport, for that matter), but I love to go with my hubby and watch him win. Glad you had a fun day with the fam!


10. 10
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:51 am
    Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You said:

    love the pics! Have a great time this weekend


11. 11
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:51 am
    Andrea's Sweet Life said:

    Why is it that Bossy’s family always makes me go “Awwwww”?


12. 12
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:52 am
    notjustbarbra said:

    Yay! Bowling is fun. We like to go bowlingn together. Bossy’s husband looks like he has bowled before. Um, a lot.

    Love the picture at the end. That is funny.


13. 13
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:56 am
    Jacquie said:

    Fun day! But the problem with daytime bowling is that those stuffy AARP types sometimes frown upon the mass consumption of beer.

    http://meandyouandellie.blogspot.com/2008/07/vacation.html


14. 14
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:59 am
    HIlary said:

    Love that last shot.. totally heartwarming and smile-evoking.


15. 15
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:09 am
    Avitable said:

    I think you should have let your son take photos of you bowling. It’s only fair!


16. 16
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:10 am
    Jodi aka soNOTcool said:

    I find that a dying camera is very useful BECAUSE … it means that you get to buy a new camera.

    Now, where’s my hammer?


17. 17
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:18 am
    Debby said:

    Fabulous family fun day! Great job Bossy!

    But still, I need a hair shot.


18. 18
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:24 am
    Kate said:

    That is my new favorite post! The last picture is very sweet and funny.


19. 19
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:28 am
    biddy said:

    i haven’t been bowling in a very long time. probably not since i sent a ball BOUNCING three lanes over and then into the gutter.

    *sigh*

    and when are you going to show us your hair woman!?


20. 20
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:33 am
    Meg said:

    Couldn’t one of Bossy’s cute family members have pried the Nikon out of Bossy’s fingers in order to take a real shot of Bossy bowling?


21. 21
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:34 am
    Dara said:

    That looks like so much fun. My 6 year old loves to bowl. I love her teeny-tiny tootsies in bowling shoes.


22. 22
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:36 am
    Maddy said:

    They’re very patient with you aren’t they, or do I mean indulgent?

    Either way, glad you all had fun together.
    Cheers


23. 23
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:38 am
    Nicole said:

    Fun!

    Love the photos! =)


24. 24
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:38 am
    Lisa said:

    Bossy’s husband is hot.


25. 25
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:56 am
    Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

    Um, this is totally wrong I know, but you know what I was left thinking after this post. The only thing I was left thinking? Bossy’s husband has a nice butt.

    And I like Bossy’s hair color.

    That is all.


26. 26
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:58 am
    Undomestic Diva said:

    OMG, love the last photo! Bowling is overlooked often as the funnest group activity EVER.

    Yes, I just typed “funnest.”


27. 27
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:59 am
    Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

    Um, this is totally wrong I know, but you know what I was left thinking after this post? The only thing I was left thinking? Bossy’s husband has a nice butt.

    And I like Bossy’s hair color. It will come in handy if Bossy is ever up for the part of Loni Anderson in the movie version of WKRP in Cincinnati.

    That is all.


28. 28
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
    David said:

    Bossy’s Son: Nice legs!

    Bossy’s Husband: Nice ass!

    Bossy’s Daughter: Nice…um…attitude?

    Bossy: Nice family! So sweet.

    My family vacation is next week. We will not be looking quite so “Family Circus.”


29. 29
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    Gee. Gene Kelly sure has changed over the past few years. Still cute, though.


30. 30
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
    feefifoto said:

    Bossy should have requested bumpers, you know, for the kids.


31. 31
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
    Lisa said:

    Awww Boss,
    This is one of your cutest ever posts!!
    You and your lucky penny are so damn fortunate!! Count your blessings!
    love me some bossy at the beach!
    Lisa
    coastal nest

    pssss–
    anyone interested in a darling beach cottage for sale, come on over.. Its listed and waiting..teeny view, teeny cottage and teeny price..

    sorry bossy, I need to sell this place!


32. 32
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
    The Mom said:

    So fun. Our bowling alley was yanked and now we have to drive 20 miles for the closest one. DRive. with. these. gas. prices. HA!

    dammit.


33. 33
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
    Smalltown Mom said:

    We would have liked to see a picture of Bossy bowling.


34. 34
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
    Susan said:

    That’s it. I’m coming to live with you.

    Love,
    The Sister You Never Knew You Had But Will Soon Meet


35. 35
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
    Raz said:

    The last picture is why I’ve always wanted an older brother.

    Seriously I love your family. Adopt me?


36. 36
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
    UnsureExposure said:

    Wow.. Bossy and her Nikon should become professional bowling photographers. Love the shots! Such a fantastic post.


37. 37
    on July 16th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
    mr. lootiatto said:

    bossys husband. More like Alvin Ailey (or Alvin Alley)


38. 38
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
    CarolynOnline said:

    I love it when men go all Pro-Bowling tour with the follow through foot action.


39. 39
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
    andrea said:

    I can’t the remember the last time I went bowling. Can adults use those bumpers for the gutter?


40. 40
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
    Laura said:

    Looks like a fun afternoon! That is a great shot of the kids and the hubby-so cute!


41. 41
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
    marchelle said:

    BOSSY. Your fam looks darn cool.


42. 42
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
    notmuchofacook said:

    I do a whole lot better at Wii bowling. I am almost a pro, tho my grandson beat me to it. And, FYI, white-haired folks of the AARP ilk need love, too, missy.
    What a beautiful family you have.


43. 43
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
    Domestic Spaz said:

    The last picture? BEST FAMILY PHOTO EVER.

    Is that now framed on your wall? It should be.


44. 44
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
    rb said:

    You taunt us. WHERE YOUR HAIR AT, GIRL????


45. 45
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
    Aimee said:

    I love bowling, but I bowl granny style…none of that flare with which your family bowls.


46. 46
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
    The Girl Next Door said:

    I cannot BELIEVE your kids let you take photos! I am so jealous! Plus what an awesome day of fun and a great photo story.


47. 47
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    So that’s how one lone shoe ends up in a parking lot!


48. 48
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
    Foolery said:

    You didn’t tell us you were married to the FTD Florist.


49. 49
    on July 16th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
    Jennifer said:

    You have the greatest family!! Will you come raise my children, so they turn out as well as your kids? (Bossy Poppins!) No? Not even for a little while? Can I mail them to you? Leave them on your front porch? Hello? You are so quiet, I would ALMOST think you were running away from me as fast as Bossily possible…


50. 50
    on July 16th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
    Tootsie Farklepants said:

    It’s official. BOSSY has the cutest family ever.


51. 51
    on July 16th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
    Chicky Chicky Baby said:

    fer chrissake i love your family. can you adopt me? and teach me how to bowl?


52. 52
    on July 16th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    BEST PICTURE. The one where it looks like Bossy’s daughter is balancing a bowling ball between her knees.


53. 53
    on July 16th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
    Heather said:

    Well you don’t have the scowley teenager glare that I get when I try to take photos of Giggles at the Bowling alley. Bossy must tell me her secret!


54. 54
    on July 16th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
    Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy said:

    I forget how much I like bowling until I see other people doing it. Thanks Bossy! I think this needs to be our next family outing.


55. 55
    on July 16th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
    NutellaonToast said:

    Damn it bossy, I’m so envious of your not-dysfunctional family.

    In fact, I’m pretty sure this blog is actually fictional…


56. 56
    on July 16th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
    meleah rebeccah said:

    Bossy’s family fun time makes me want to go bowling.


57. 57
    on July 16th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
    Kristin said:

    Seriously, it is my goal to raise a family as happy as yours!!!!


58. 58
    on July 16th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
    Bridget said:

    I LOVE the fourth photo in the series of Bossy’s dauther photos. Perfect!


59. 59
    on July 16th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
    Michael Bains said:

    It’s funny; even though I kept expecting something interesting, in a Bossy kind o’ way, to happen, when, come the end, nothing had, I was in no way disappointed.

    You really must rock!
    


60. 60
    on July 16th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
    Megan said:

    Bossy has an adorable and talented family. Bowling does not agree with me and last time my husband went he was sore for weeks.


61. 61
    on July 16th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
    Katy said:

    Bossy’s family looks like fun! I only bowl when there is beer involved.

    Katy
    http://mynutvillage.com/


62. 62
    on July 16th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
    Say What? said:

    Tuesday is traditionally AARP day EVERYWHERE! Grocery stores, pharmacies, bowling alleys, strip…oops nevermind!

    Looks like you and the family had a blast! I am surprised that Bossy’s Son didn’t grab the camera and take a pic of Bossy from the rear just to get back at Bossy. Not that I would do something like that to my mother. Nope, not at all.


63. 63
    on July 16th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
    Moi said:

    I love these field trips with Bossy. I would do this with my own children, but they are currently in the “how can I drive my mom insane?” stage of development.


64. 64
    on July 16th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
    Mrs. G. said:

    Bossy, your hair IS ashy.


65. 65
    on July 16th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
    Sass E-mum said:

    Awww. Not just cheesey, but warm fuzzy cheesey.


66. 66
    on July 16th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
    dexter said:

    you guys are like the Cosbys, but much much cooler


67. 67
    on July 16th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
    Madness said:

    Please stop teasing Madness with *talk* of the hair and please SHOW Madness the hair! Please!?!? Bowl on Boss’ers .. Bowl on.


68. 68
    on July 16th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
    Mr Farty said:

    I love that there’s an ad in BOSSY’s sidebar for “Shampoo & Conditioner with Serums, For Damage Caused by Highlights”.

    Almost as much as I love bowling.


69. 69
    on July 16th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
    Bossy's Friend Martha's Sister said:

    Hey tall bossy daughter, ya lost yoar flip flop!


70. 70
    on July 16th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
    kate said:

    did bossy bowl?


71. 71
    on July 16th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
    Cactus Petunia said:

    Bossy’s husband has great form! And I have one question: Did Bossy’s hair get her the AARP discount, at least?


72. 72
    on July 16th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
    Leaf, probably... said:

    hehe, that last picture makes me so happy!

    You have the coolest family.


73. 73
    on July 16th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
    Auds said:

    Bowling shoes…so trendy and fashionable yet match with absolutely nothing!

    So jealous that your kids oblige you and let you take the “family day out” photos. I have been threatened with TP’ing, Streamers plastered to the house (isn’t TPing bad enough?) and eldest threatening to never come home on college breaks (now hey, I think we might have a winner!) should I decide to take pictures of her whilst bowling.


74. 74
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
    anne marie in philly said:

    bossy’s husband has excellent form! (she sighed as she drooled over the computer keyboard)

    bossy’s son comes in a close second! (D-U-D-E!)

    the final pix is a classic!


75. 75
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
    Colleen said:

    Bossy has the most adorable, cute, fun family ever.


76. 76
    on July 16th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
    wrekehavoc said:

    great post, but you forgot the one thing about bowling necessary to note: it’s all about the shoes

    oh, a hawaiian shirt doesn’t hurt, either


77. 77
    on July 16th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
    Amy said:

    You have a beautiful family But really, is your hair THAT bad that you refuse photos??


78. 78
    on July 17th, 2008 at 1:51 am
    Deborah J said:

    Yup…sometime soon you’re going to have to show us the hair.


79. 79
    on July 17th, 2008 at 10:23 am
    Alex Kirby said:

    Stop with all the cuteness/sweetness!!!


80. 80
    on July 17th, 2008 at 10:32 am
    Eloise said:

    Bless you, Bossy. I am stuck in a hospital room with my daughter who is undergoing a 48-hour video-monitored EEG, and Bossy’s post and especially the picture of Bossy bowling made me LAUGH OUT LOUD. How did Bossy know I needed a little comic relief, Bossy-style?


81. 81
    on July 17th, 2008 at 11:16 am
    www.startswithanx.com said:

    Dude, that’s an All-American family if I ever saw one. I imagine you guys going home and baking an apple pie while your husband and son play catch in the back yard. Your daughter would be, I don’t know, brushing her hair like Marsha Brady always did.


82. 82
    on July 17th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
    Jennifer said:

    I love that last photo.
    You are blessed.


83. 83
    on July 18th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
    tanyetta said:

    fun times!!!!!!

    nikon and knock down with pins should never be uttered!


84. 84
    on July 23rd, 2008 at 12:27 am
    Melissa said:

    Bossy
    I have been a lurker for quite some time and I most say I love you, but I lurve your son more. I am going to marry him so I can have a Bossy-In-Law. Heaven.