Triathlon 2015

Our busy spring schedule did not allow for ANY triathlon training, however both boys decided they were up to the challenge and participated.  Bennett completed his 3rd triathlon and Gavin finished his 1st!!!  They amazed both of us, they barely showed any nerves before and both had smiles on their faces the entire time. 

Spring Pictures 2015

Street hockey for the whole family

Bennett played in his second street hockey tournament with some buddies and this year Adam and I were invited to play on the adults team.  A rolled ankle and 3 week bruise reminded us that getting old sure takes a tole on your body.

Even Gavin was called up to step on the floor for the last few minutes of a game. 

The tooth fairy visits Bennett

Bennett has had his adult tooth growing in behind his baby tooth for the path couple months.... we even joked that was becoming a shark!  After the old string on the tooth trick Bennett had finally lost his first tooth!  Very exciting for the whole family. 

Sleeping with my buddy Tucker

Thoughts of a 7 year old

1. What do you like about school? Math
2. Who is your best friend? I would say Jaymin and Parker
3. What is your favorite thing to do? Play hockey
4. What is your favorite colour? Black
5. What is your favorite food? Chilli
6. What do you like to do with your family? Play battleships
7. What is your favorite toy? Pokemon cards
8. What do you want to be when you grow up? A Scientist
9. What makes you happy? When we snuggle together
10. What makes you sad? When me and Gavin fight
11. What is your favorite show? Monster Trucks
12. What is your favorite book? About Dinosaurs
13. What do you love to learn about? Math
14. What was the best part of your birthday? When I was passing out water bottles to my friends
15. Where do you like to go and visit? Grandma's house
16. What is your favorite treat? M & M's
17. What do you think about before you fall asleep? Spiders
18. Who is your biggest hero? Dad
19. What is your favorite thing to do with your brother Gavin? Play hockey with him
20. What is your favorite birthday present? A Pokemon badge


Picture to come!!!

Birthday Bash for a 7 year old

With the crazy busy life we live, trying to find a date to have Bennett's birthday party seemed impossible.  Well, all the starts aligned and we were able to have it on a Friday night before we left for Bennett's hockey tournament the next day.  

The beautiful weather made the street hockey game a little more exciting with all the slipping and sliding but sunshine was appreciated by everyone.  We had 16 of Bennett's little friends girls and boys to help us celebrate the amazing little man he is becoming.  The garage was transformed yet again and was the perfect backdrop for the party.

Happy Birthday to the most special 7 year old we know!!

On the day of Bennett's actual birthday we stayed true to our traditions even though we were in a hotel room.  Bennett woke up to his bed covered in balloons!!

Our Little Rebel

The Red Deer Rebels pick one minor hockey player to be the "Little Rebel" who get to skate with them during warm up before each of their home games.  Bennett, with the help if his dad contacting the right person was chosen for the honour.  A little nervous and excited, Bennett suited up in the jersey they gave him and was ready for his big debut.  He first got to watch warm up on the Rebels bench which allowed from a couple special conversations with some of the players.  As the players left the ice, Bennett had to help collect all of the pucks.  He then went back down below and waited to high five the players as they entered the ice for game time.  He followed the last player onto the ice  and joined the team for their huddle.  Bennett let us in on the secret talk in the huddle,  where the captain said "lets rock this game Bennett!!"  Lastly he got to stand beside the starters for the singing of O Canada and where they introduced him as the Little Rebel for the game.  Grandma Wecker changed her plans a bit to come and cheer Bennett on with us.  We were a couple proud parents and grandma!  Gavin the little trooper cheered on his brother while he enjoyed ALL the treats a hockey game has to offer.