it's that special time of twice a year again! the bowling game. brad invented this game when the anderson kids were littles, to lure them into thinking that general conference is fun. i'm still not sure that anyone thinks that, but we sure think the bowling game is a blast! we all gather round in the backyard between sunday sessions and sing this song:
The Bowling Game Song
by Brad Gregory Anderson
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! It’s finally, finally, here!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! Let’s all let out a cheer!
No one is sad! Each child is glad—a special time of year!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! It’s finally, finally, here!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! It’s for my family dear!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! Is that my dad I hear?
He’s telling us to roll the ball; my prize is very near!
‘Cause conference brings me happy things— it’s music to my ears!
by Brad Gregory Anderson
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! It’s finally, finally, here!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! Let’s all let out a cheer!
No one is sad! Each child is glad—a special time of year!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! It’s finally, finally, here!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! It’s for my family dear!
The Bowling Game! The Bowling Game! Is that my dad I hear?
He’s telling us to roll the ball; my prize is very near!
‘Cause conference brings me happy things— it’s music to my ears!
then (in case the song didn't explain this well enough to you) we roll the ball to hit our predetermined prizes. this year we scored a drill (brad likes to give tools and such once you become a homeowner) and a banana republic gift card. too bad i'm freaking pregnant-fat and can't buy a thing for months and months! the best part, by far, was when libbylou (almost age 4) bowled and hit her prize-a sweet hot pink suitcase full of make-up (libbylou is obsessed with lickstick)-before she even realized how much loot she had actually received, she exclaimed, "(scream of excitement) this is the bestest bowling game EVER! i can't even believe this, it's amazing!" i'm pretty sure moments like that are why the bowling game will never die.
