Collegiate Bowling and Birthday Fun

We travelled to Euless, TX for the last bowling meet of the year - The USBC Intercollegiate Sectionals.  The meet just happened to be during Shelby's spring break so the poor kid didn't get to come home.  It also happened to land on her birthday weekend.  Shelby bowled in the singles event on Friday and the team competition on Saturday and Sunday (the actual birthday).  She fought through some interesting lane conditions on Friday and the team struggled Saturday morning (probably because the coach neglected to feed them breakfast - must have forgotten it is the most important meal of the day).  Shelbs bowled great on her actual birthday and I brought 2 large cookie cakes for the team to enjoy with her (along with presents from the grandparents and my friend, Emily).  It was great getting to see her although it would have been nice if she could have made it home for a short visit before.  The team ended up in 8th place; however, they did beat Baker so I was happy (that OU/Baker rivalry makes it impossible for me to ever cheer for Baker - I wanted to wear my OU KCAC championship shirt but figured it wouldn't mean anything to a bunch of snooty girl bowlers).  Now, it's time for softball....

2011-2012 Ashford Saints

Shelbs and her cookie cake

Shelbs and friend

Hanging at the hotel

That's one big chair...