Scarlett's 5th Birthday Bowling Bash

On the agenda for Scarlett's fifth birthday -- BOWLING!  We had her party at Bowl & Barrel, a bowing alley/restaurant/bar across from NorthPark Center.  

Bowling ramps, bowling pin bottles filled with lemonade, and bowling shoes in the appropriate sizes were ready and waiting for the kids' arrival. 

Five years old, hard to believe!

Cookie party favors.

How great is this cake?

Scarlett has no idea who Justin Bieber is, which is probably for for the best.  Still funny, though.

Goofing off with Daddy before the guests arrive.

They're here!

Scarlett and Merritt.

Smiley Blythe.

Cousin Jordan and Jennifer.

Moral support from Merritt.

How cute are these little ladies?  Stella, Scarlett, Merritt, Riley, and Naomi.

In stark contrast to the ladies' orderly photo above, here are the boys from Scarlett's Pre-K4 class in all of their crazy, karate chopping glory.

Mimi and Papa Tig.

Amy and BB.

Aunt Brenda and Grandma.

Sweet spontaneous hug from Maxwell.

Merritt decided to get in on the action.

I have no idea why BB is doing "the claw" above Scarlett's cake.  By the look of it, neither do Max or Scarlett.  

It has long been established that Scarlett does not like a room full of people staring at her and singing happy birthday.  Yet we do it every year.  You're welcome, Scarlett.  I look forward to your scowl at your sixth birthday party and every birthday after that.

There's that pretty smile.

Sweet friends.