Shane's First Hockey Game

So it may not have been the NY Rangers, but it was his first hockey game none the less!

A few weeks ago Dr. D's office called all 3 numbers that they had for us, trying to track us down. Let me tell you it's a bit nerve wracking when you realize your oncologist has called every number in the chart trying to find you! When we finally got in touch with each other we were relieved to hear that they were calling to offer us Dr. D's seats to the Soundtigers/Wolfpack game that Saturday! Dr. D. is the internist for the Soundtigers team, that is based in Bridgeport, they're the "minor league" team for the NY Islanders. As it turned out, this night they were playing the "minor league" team for the NY Rangers, the Hartford Wolfpack - how could we not go?!?!

So, at 6:30 at night, in the middle of a snow storm, we loaded our little family into the car and took off for the arena.

I think Shane's favorite part was watching the zambonie's clean the ice!! But we all had a great time and we were able to stay until 1/2 way through the 2nd period when Shane started to get tired (and cranky!)

Thanks, GramZ, for letting us take your point-and-shoot, so that we could capture these memories!!

Shane - in awe! Notice our first row seats!!! My boys, my heart.

We bribed him to be good in-between periods by getting him a treat! He clenched that cup like it was the last drink on Earth!!

Chris -

Total plug for Land's End here, but check out his ADORABLE snow boots in this shot! The front of the boot is the face of a bear! How stinkin' cute is that?!?!

On our way out of the arena:

Can I also say that our kid looks pretty stinkin' cute in his Rangers jersey! Great gift Rich & Lauren - thanks again!!