Family Photography | Life Stories-The Bowling Story | San Francisco photographer

I went here when I was a kid. My mom taught me to bowl here. I do the same cute little skip that she did.  Difference is, I suck.  She was actually a good player.

We brought our kiddos here so they could bask in the greatness of Country Club Bowl.

Lots of memories came flooding back as soon as we drove into the parking lot.

It totally was exactly as I remembered it.  Same orange and white lockers.  Same water fountain.  Same vending machines.  Same arcade. I do think the bowling balls have better colors now.  I seem to remember they were mostly black when I was a kid.

Let’s get started!

The kids started with the tried and true roll-the-ball-between-your-legs technique.

My nephew tried out the ramp.  Pretty slick.  Just put the ball on it, aim the ramp, and push!

I really enjoyed watching the moments after the ball was released but before the pins got hit.  My little dude did some funky things with his hands.

My nephew is just a little bit cute.  He gave up on that ramp pretty dang fast.  If his cousins didn’t need it, he most certainly didn’t.  I loved how he squatted down to watch the action.

My daughter held her ball just like that the entire time.  Not sure if she was just really eager to have her turn or if she was keeping that ball all to herself.  :)

Love this.

And OMG, how is he so devastatingly cute?

My serious bowlers.

Guess who won.

After two games, we stepped outside into the bright sunlight.

Time to load into the car.  But wait!  HOW is she just standing there looking like that?  Le sigh…..  My beauty….

Next up is the wonderfully talented Kel Ward of Kel Ward Photography!  Click on her link to see her Life Story, and then find the link at the end of her post.  Go through the circle and find yourself right back here.  :)

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12 Comments:

  1. Audrey
    November 30, 2012
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    Awww I love these! I especially love your son’s twisted hands as he was waiting for the ball to hit.

  2. Beth Lofgren
    November 30, 2012
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    Love that pic of your son! Great fun I can tell!

  3. amy
    November 30, 2012
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    so much fun!!!! love how you captured the day!! all the expressions!!! your nephew is adorable.. can’t possibly be the same baby you photographed not too long ago is it??

  4. Danielle Frank
    November 30, 2012
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    Laura! I love this one! I swear you make everything look just incredible, colorful and FUN. It looks like everyone had a blast and your family definitely has some adorable genes in it! I haven’t bowled in at least 10 years, but now I want to go!

  5. April
    November 30, 2012
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    I love these! I can just feel how much fun you had that day!

  6. Dawn Kitley
    November 30, 2012
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    I remember going to the bowling alley and the balls were all black at our alley as well… That little nephew is definitely handsome. I have NEVER seen those ramps before! Super cool!

  7. Carrie
    November 30, 2012
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    These are devastatingly awesome!!!!!

  8. Leah
    November 30, 2012
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    Oh wow, I love these so much! Only you could make a bowling alley look so good! Beautiful Laura.

  9. Christie
    November 30, 2012
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    Amazing as always Laura! I feel like I was there with you guys, LOL! These are fantastic, love your color and angles!

  10. Marie
    December 01, 2012
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    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You take normal family outings and make them beautiful. Love everything about this Life Story!!

  11. sally
    December 01, 2012
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    I always look SO forward to your wonderful life stories, Laura!!! Your talent astounds me, awesome lady. And your kids are perfectly perfect, and yes, that nephew of yours is indeed handsome. I love all of these so much.

  12. Christi
    December 03, 2012
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    Your work is so beautiful, I love how sharp and colorful your images are and you’ve inspired me to capture more of our everyday.


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