The Return of the Boosterthon!!!
Another year, another Boosterthon!!! They’ve done some modifications to the site, but the pledging is still about the same. Coming up next week, Brian is participating in the “Run for Root” and is helping raise funds for iPad carts and other technology improvements. Brian will complete 30-35 laps in the Run for Root and has set a $15.00 per lap pledge goal. Will you help him? Click here to reach greatness and support Brian now. Also, this might make your day — Brian is...
Read MoreCrabtown Showdown, 1
After the great success of the road game in Greenville, Brian was asked by the Surge travel team coaches if he’d be interested in joining the program. Between the fun in the game, the travel, and hanging out with the boys, he immediately wanted to do it. I was apprehensive about it as we really didn’t want to add another obligation to the family. However, his performance and desire was contagious and Brian the select ice hockey goalie was born. an additional point of apprehension...
Read MoreBuilding, Star Wars Ornaments, Train Fun
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with only 13 days to go! Our day started with Brian, Kendall, and myself going to Kendall’s swim lessons while Alison was getting her hair cut. Once dried-off from the pool, the three of us were off to the Lowe’s Build and Grow Train Engine Clinic. In a surprise move, the associate running the clinic let Kendall have her own train to build so the kids didn’t have to share. Brian is old enough where he can generally do the...
Read MoreGreenville Game, Cheesecake Factory
Earlier in the year, there was an announcement that the Raleigh IcePlex would be creating a House Select Travel Program called “Raleigh Surge”. At the time, there was no indication they were going to create a U8 (Mite) program out of it. A few weeks back, however, they decided they’d like to try to see if they had enough interest to skate a U8 level team from the best players in the house teams. We were assured that it would be a “light” travel program, but I...
Read MoreHockey Game
Feels like we were just at the PNC Arena, because we were 🙂 We’re back for the Toronto Maple Leafs game. Unfortunately, the Hurricanes lost 2-1, but we still had a great time. I always like watching the Canadian teams when they come to Raleigh! I also enjoy listening to O Canada paired with The Star Spangled Banner. We took a little extra time during intermission to make a poster to cheer on the ‘Canes. What Brian created was more like an instructional poster that the Hurricanes...
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