Hockey, hockey, hockey

Wow, have we ever been busy. I haven't posted for almost 20 days. We had quite a few games between then and now. this past weekend we were at home for a Squirt Tournament. Parker's team played ok, but not their usually. They won their first game, lost the second and tied the third game we played that day (Sat.). Well, another team won which meant we were going to the Championship round. We played against the same team, Glen Avon, that tied us the night before. It was an amazing game. They came out charging and were up by 3 goals at one point, but the other team battled back. we scored again to give us a little more breathing room, but we were never able to really relax. The other team pulled their goalie and scored coming within one point to tie it up. We were up 5-4. With a little over a minute to play the face off was in the other teams zone...Parker got the puck, then the other team's guy took it, tripped and Parker got it back...he quickly went to the side boards with the puck and kept it until the time ran out. We won...but wow, what a game. they other team played amazing and we both had tremendous goalies.

It was a good weekend, with a lot of fun and a lot of hockey. They played four games in two days. Needless to say, Parker is sleeping well.

Ups and Downs

Last night Parker's team played against Superior. The team played so great. They were passing, skating hard, and working so well as a team. Then, for some reason, for about 5 minutes they just stopped. They stopped skating, hustling, and fell flat. It was during these 5 minutes that Superior rallied and ended up winning. The final score was 3-4. It was a bummer. Yet the kids can hold their heads high. They played as a team and did great, overall. Just like life, though, every minute counts....so make the most of today:-)

IS YOUR KID'S HOCKEY TEAM TAKING OVER YOUR LIFE???

You Know You're a Hockey Parent When...

You base the next purchase of your new vehicle on whether it will hold six kids, six sticks, and six hockey bags. (Unless it is a new Shelby Mustang).

You know the location of evey hocky store within a 400 mile radius.

You relate directions to places by the nearest arena.

You know every single kid on every single team your child has ever played on...but don't have a clue who his school mates are.

You feel lost when you have a free weekend.

Your spouse waits until you decide where to sit and then chooses a spot on the opposite side of the arena.

(Or becomes head coach for the same reason).

You become a partner in a skate sharpening business to save money.

Can justity complaining about someone who gives hundreds of hours of volunteer time to your son or daughter.

You ground your kids for a week (except for hockey practice).

Can rationalize spending $159 on a Synergy for a 9 year old but won't spend $5 on a Birthday card for is wife.

When someone asks how old your children are you respond, "I have a Squirt and a Mite."

Has had to use a grandparent to take kid #1 to a tournament because Dad was in a different county with kid #2 at a tournament and Mom had kid #3 two counties away in a 3rd tournament all in one weekend.

Has more miles on a '05 minivan than a '66 Chevy.

Practices make up a very large part of your social life.

You buy gloves according to how loud you can clap in them.

You find yourself missing the parent of your child's team mates during the off season.

Your refuse to make any plans with your friends until you check your kid's hockey schedule.

Take out a home loan to pay for all the equipment and expenses.

Plans birth of next child so he has a good hockey birthday (both my boys do).

New baby's first word in Zamboni (Parker's was close).

All computer passwords begin with "hockey" or contain child's number.

Has been barred from more than one rink on more than one occasion.

Purchases new $135 stick because old one "didn't have any goals left in it."

Knows a few 5 year olds that are good but "lack focus."

Has had kids ask if Christmas is "home" or "away."

Asked to decided between try-outs and first communion - asked church what his options were.

Recieved a letter from AAA Automobile Club and called for more information about tryouts.

See ya at the rink!

Dairy Queen anyone?

okay, this is too funny. I just posted the temperature thing this morning. Christian and I were out and about running errands. It is a beautiful sunny 37 degrees....and there was a line at DQ! That says it all!!!

Is it cold outside?

COLD IS A RELATIVE THING.....

65 above zero:

Floridians turn on the heat.

People in Wisconsin plant gardens.

60 above zero:

Californians shiver uncontrollably.

People is Wisconsin sunbathe.

50 above zero:

Italian & English cars won't start.

People in Wisconsin drive with the windows down.

40 above zero:

Georgians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, wool hats.

People in Wisconsin throw on a flannel shirt.

35 above zero:

New York landlords finally turn up the heat.
People in Wisconsin have the last cookout before it gets cold.

20 above zero:

People in Miami all die.

Wisconsinites close the windows.

Zero:

Californians fly away to Mexico.

People in Wisconsin get out their winter coats.

10 below zero:

Hollywood disintegrates.

The Girl Scouts in Wisconsin are selling cookies door to door.

20 below zero:

Washington DC runs out of hot air.

People in Wisconsin let the dogs sleep indoors.

30 below zero:

Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.

Wisconsinites get upset because they can't start the snowmobile.

40 below zero:

ALL atomic motion stops.

People in Wisconsin start saying....'Cold enough fer ya?'

50 below zero:

....freezes over.

Wisconsin public schools will open 2 hours late.

Crazy week

This week was a blur of activity. The boys were busy with hockey, Jay announced a HS hockey game and I worked the concessions at a Northland College game. Add to the that the pressure of grades needing to be posted by 8 am Monday morning. In addition, I have been experiencing pain that actually landed me in ER a week earlier. I finally was able to see my dr. for a follow-up and now need to have a CAT scan this coming Monday morning. TOO MUCH!!!! Thankfully I have a lot of people praying and amazingly the peace of God can transcend all understing:-) I am okay. The dr. is checking for two possible problems...neither of which are life threatening. So, I am okay.

Parker and Jay are off to an outdoor hockey tournament today in Lakeland, Wisconsin. Christian and I are taking a much needed day off:-) It feels good to not worry about what time it is, where we need to be, and who we're suppose to meet. I have plenty to do around the house...but I will get to it.....eventually:-)

Badgers vs Packers

Who's the winner? Wisconsin!!!!!

The boys recieved these uniforms from Grandma and Grandpa and have enjoyed facing off. No matter what...Wisconsin always wins:-)