Pirate Tape
Brian had another hockey clinic today, and Brandon helped him tape his stick with his new pirate flag tape. Brian picked out that tape as a sort of tribute to his Grandpa Steve. Nana Rosemary brought over some wooden boxes that Steve had brought home from the ABC store long ago, each with some cool treasures inside for the kids to play with....
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Brian had hockey practice tonight, so Kendall and I had some girl time together! We made microwave s’mores and watched movies together....
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Tonight, after school, we headed over to the PNC Arena for the Carolina Hurricanes Kids Club Party. It is kind of a mini-version of the bigger “Skate with the Canes,” focused on the younger fans. Festivities got started up with a cut-throat game of “Stormy Says” (exactly the same as Simon says, except you have to do what Stormy the Ice Hog says). Problem is, Stormy doesn’t talk, he’s a mascot after all. So, the game is narrated by Shane Willis, a retired...
Read MoreBrian the Dancing Goalie
Brian had a Lowes Build and Grow event this morning.. But the real action today came later, when he we received his brand-new hockey equipment! He was excited to try on his new pads, glove, blocker–and new game-grade Star Wars helmet! He said Kendall could have his street hockey Star Wars mask, and they modeled them together! We asked Brian to try moving around in his gear, and he started to dance! It was so great, we asked him to do it again with some music on! Hilarious. Later...
Read MoreSaturday Legos and Hockey
Brian had Lego club this morning, always a good time! He loves telling the group about his creation at the end, during presentation time. Brian had hockey clinic this afternoon, and Brandon saw that his venerable old skates are finally giving up on him. He’s worked so hard, they’re actually falling apart! 😉 We played downstairs this afternoon, and you can see Kendall’s hair, wild with static electricity! Happens a lot in the winter....
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