Crabtown 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 MoreMighty Mites at the ‘Canes Game
So, we had something really exciting happen this evening. The IcePlex Mites program was invited to participate during the first and second intermissions of the Carolina Hurricanes game tonight against the Anaheim Ducks! I’ve witnessed this spectacle many times over the years and never thought I’d have a kid participating in it, but here we are! Every time Brian and I had been to a game and we saw the Mighty Mites, he always wanted to know when he could do it. I could never give him...
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Birthday Fruit
Happy Birthday to ME! Alison and the kids outdid themselves with a delivery of chocolate fruit from Edible Arrangements. It’s always a hit with us! I particularly liked the chocolate covered apples. Brian and Kendall made me cards that are very special! Any Birthday that you can spend with your family is a great...
Read MoreSat Build, Sun Pullen/Reading/Marbles
Welcome to a weekend edition post! On Saturday, Brian started out by going to the Lowe’s Build and Grow Hawkeye’s Quinjet Clinic. Hawkeye is a character from Marvel’s Avengers and Avengers Assemble. On Sunday, Alison spent a well-deserved afternoon at the day spa! While she was there, Brian was at his North Carolina State University 2015 Reading Skills Program for Entering 2nd Graders. As I had been feeling guilty about taking Brian on a few trips to Pullen Park by himself...
Read MoreSunday Dinner Watermelon, Grilling
Brian didn’t believe me when I told him that there were yellow watermelons, so when one turned up in our Produce Box, we decided to have a taste test during our Sunday Dinner today! The kids liked both kinds, but the classic red was the winner. 🙂 Brandon made us an epic grilled feast, with grilled corn, mixed vegetables, bratwurst, and my warm German potato salad. Yum!...
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