What's the score?

It was a whirlwind weekend. Grandma and Grandpa arrived on Thursday night just in time to head off to the Girl Scout Hayride. We only had 4 tickets for the actual ride so Grandpa joined Phil and the kids and off they went.

I think we might have mentioned that the hayrides usually have a stop in the woods to throw hay!

Luckily, they were on the last ride before the rain started coming down. They seemed to enjoy themselves. I think I'm glad I stayed behind.

Friday, the kids had off so we spent time together as a family. We played 4 or 5 board games, went to the mall and then the kids stayed home with Grandma and Grandpa and Phil and I headed off to small group bible study.

We made it home just in time to watch the end of the first hockey game of the weekend. Unfortunately, the Wings lost the game. I know I was certainly crossing my fingers that it was not a sign of the weekend events to come.

Next morning we were up bright and early to head off to Kent State University for Zach's 9AM hockey game. Not a bad time for a game, except when you have to leave at 7AM to get there. (of course this coming weekend we're going to need to leave at 5AM for a game, so this was nothing!)

Go Mustangs! They did an awesome job with their game. They ended the game in a 3-2 loss. BUT... there was a goal that the refs didn't count where the puck clearly crossed the line before the whistle blew for us. Then there was a goal that counted as the buzzer went for the period for them. THEN there was the penalty that should have been called on a beautiful breakaway that Zach had when he got yanked down from behind...so needless to say, the game could have gone either way. (not that I have an opinion on which way it should have gone!)

They really played well regardless of the score at the end of the game. It was neat to play at KSU too, the arena was very nice.

Who can resist more hockey in a weekend! Certainly, not us. Especially when the tickets are FREE. So, off to the Lake Erie Monsters game we went on Saturday night. The game wasn't all that exciting. They are in a building year, but I can't say I'm disappointed that Colorado's farm team doesn't look that great.

The kids made incredible signs for the game. We all had a lot of fun. Of course I think most people were cheering for the Indians during the last period when it was up on the screen during the game. Not sure anyone would have known if the Monsters had gotten a goal.

Finally, we ended the weekend with another great Hockey game. This time the Mustangs took on Rocky River . With some great coaching from Coach Matt the boys held on to win the game 3-2 almost getting one in the empty net. Zach ended up his week of hockey with 5 goals being scored. He played great and best of all...He had a lot of fun.

We had an awesome weekend too, of course the final event for the weekend...hockey! Watching the Wings teach the LA Kings a thing or two.

Next weekend promises much of the same. A few Wings games on Center Ice and Zach's first tournament.