Sara and Jacob's Graduation (and a few other celebrations) (June 18, 2009)

Sara and Jacob graduated from Grade 8!! (It's a Canadian thing). Now they're ready for high school, even though the school year isn't finished yet.

We also celebrated Father's Day and Daniel's birthday, kind of.

Daniel with his birthday present I got him at the Red Wings game.

Sara opening her present

Jacob opening his present

Hair done, check.

Makeup done, check.

Dress on, next on the list

Ready to get this thing on the road

Sara getting an award

Jacob getting an award

Sara and Jacob with their awards

Daniel giving Grandpa his Father's Day present

Jenn and Addy's Visit (June 15-16, 2009)

Jenn and Addy came to visit while Graham was away. We had some girl time and had lots of fun. First off, we took Addy swimming. Since our pool is extremely cold, due to the fact that the heater isn't working, we went over to Jill and Mike's. Addy loved the pool. The fact that the water was 90 degrees probably helped. She didn't want to get out, but who did?

The next day we went for a short visit to the Toledo Zoo.

We're going to the zooooooooooo! Addy is just too cute when she says zooooooooo!

We saw seals,

a polar bear playing with his toys,

giraffes

Addy trying to get a closer look.

Addy went for her first carousel ride too.

We saw a hippo

Then there were the elephants. Addy's favorite. She even had a snack with them.

A Sad Day in The D (June 11, 2009)

Well, this was supposed to be the post saved for the Red Wings Championship Parade, but we all know what happened there, so this is the best I can do. This is the poster that came in the programs we got at Game 1, along with my ticket, and the ribbons that I had in my hair that night (and the rest of the game nights). Here's hoping they can take it all the way next year.

Hey, Hey Hockeytown!!! (May 30, 2009)

Some friends and I were able to get tickets for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit at the Joe Louis Arena. What an amazing experience. It's taken years to get to a Wings game, but to go to a Finals game was really the way to go. We were sitting about 4 rows from the very top of the arena, but just being there was worth it.

Before the game we walked down to see the Spirit of Detroit. All dressed and ready for the game(s)

We took the people mover from the parking garage to the arena. Just outside the arena.
There's Al!!!!
Inside the "The Joe". There sure are a lot of pennants.

You can even get Leinie's there. A little different then the real Leinie Lodge, but still nice to see.

The Stanley Cup Finals banner, hanging not far from our seats

Warmup before the game

The pregame show

Here comes Al!!!

More pregame show

The ceremonial faceoff, Sidney Crosby and Niklas Lidstrom with Detroit hockey greats Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay

The benches

Karen Newman singing the national anthem

Celebrating the win

#1 Star of the game, Chris Osgood. Yeah, Ozzie!!!!

The final score and shots on goal

A priceless sign we saw

Barry, Mary, and I after the game. Can you tell we had a great time?