Xander's 7th birthday party

Xander celebrated with a gaggle of friends at our local bowling alley.

Checking out his score on the screen -- he ended up with an 88
(and one strike!), the highest score of all the kids.

Hamming it up.

Clare isn't a huge bowling fan. Yet.

Tipping his cap to the imaginary fans.

At one point, as he was handing out juice boxes to all his guests
right before it was time to dig into his giant cookie, Xander
told Michael, "This is a perfect party!"

Everyone (except Clare) singing "Happy Birthday."

Lots of blue frosting everywhere...

We continued the party at our place with Henry,
Kate, and Jessica.

Playing with his new toys.

Trying out the Seahawks helmet he got from our neighbors.

Our friend Drea gave Xander the most thoughtful gift.
She went through her old baseball card collection from long ago
and gave him a bunch of her Mariners cards. Her husband Tim
drew this amazing photo of Xander to go with them.