Ryland's 8th Birthday and TJ's Hockey Championship

Today Ryland turned 8 years old. He had a tiring morning after a late night at the Thrashers game last night. We went to a local pub for lunch. He is a lot more excited than he looks here.
Ryland is getting some birthday love from Mommy.

The whole bunch is devouring a bowl of queso, chips, and tortillas.


TJ's Ice Hockey House League team won their second straight annual championship today. I had the pleasure to head coach this team. It was a great season topped off with a 5 to 3 victory for the league championship. Great group of young men who improved individually all season and really jelled as a team. I am proud of all these boys of varying skills and talents. They won the game, changed and left the rink like it was no big deal....

TJ and the Old Man with the League Cup.. They spilled all their enthusiasm on the ice during the game. Not much left for pictures - as you can see here. The "A" on TJ's jersey is for Assistant Captain. However, they way he has been treating his little brother today - it might have alternate meaning.

TJ's friend, team mate and MVP - Nick with his Dad posing with the League Cup and MVP trophy.

With the All Star and House Leagues complete this season - there is one more league to finish - High School League. Tonight Kennesaw Mountain High School completed their third straight victory in the High School league tournament. They are undefeated in the double elimination tournament which places them automatically in the championship for their division.

If all this sounds like the rantings of an overbearingly proud parent - Good. I am..