Annual Bloody Mary

One reason I don't drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time. ~Lady Astor

So, this past weekend was my annual weekend getaway without the hubby, without the kids and without the worries of every day life.  No cooking, no cleaning, I was able to sleep in and there were no kids hollering or whining at me because they were hungry or their sibling was driving them crazy and what not.  And it was that time of the year where I consumed my annual Bloody Mary on a Sunday morning at 9:30 am.  Yummy!!!

This past weekend I attended the State Bowling tournament in Madison with some members of our Tuesday night bowling team along with some borrowed members from another team in our league.  Every year around this time I go to this and it has become a tradition for me to go with my Mom.  I think I have personally been going for about 19 years already.

My Mommy and I at the bowling tournaments this past weekend.

Now for any of you wondering about our expertise as bowlers, I'll let you know there really isn't any.  Ha ha.  I mean, really, we all enjoy bowling or we wouldn't be doing it, and we all have an occasional awesome game here and there, but to say any of us are real good bowlers would be a lie.  We go to the tournament to have a good time and get away as friends/family for a little while.

I personally look forward to it for the following reasons:  going out to eat at nice restaurants in-between the bowling sessions, being able to see new places, getting a break from being a Mom and wife for a little while and spending time with my Mom, my best friend Stacy and a fun group of ladies!!!

My best friend Stacy and I.

Other members of our bowling group drinking their bloody marys.

Margie and Kaylene from our team.

My Mom and Lori waiting to bowl.

Our whole team.  What a crazy bunch, heh?

Some of the women that attend this event really give 'er when they go and seem to be quite intoxicated while there (that always make for cheap entertainment for us).  I however choose not to drink more than my fair share and usually stay pretty low key when it comes to the alcoholic beverages.  I have learned over time that alcohol and I just don't get along too well and I'd like to think I'm old enough to have learned from past experiences.

So, the comraderie (I think that's how you spell it) was great!!!  Our meals were superb!!!  My bed at the hotel was extremely comfy (loved the pillow), although my internal clock woke me up at 3:45 am thinking I had to go milk the cows.  Thank goodness I was able to turn back over and sleep in for a while.  Nice!!!

And the coolest thing is, for once, I actually bowled well the entire weekend and didn't miss my average one game.  In fact I earned myself a 200 pin for bowling a 226 game my first time on the alley.  Yeah baby!!!

I look forward to next year when it is in Milwaukee.    And I am thankful for the great time we all had this year. 

And once again, the family survived without me although Luke seems to be giving me a little bit of the cold shoulder today (little crapper).  Gotta love three year olds!!!