It's our grandson's 9th birthday today and another reminder of how the time flies. He had a hockey game early this morning and they won! Their team is doing great, this is the first year Manny has played and he's a terrific little skater. His team will be going on an overnight trip next month for a season wrap up game.

Having raised five daughters we've never been into hockey but the sight of a grandchild beaming with pride out on the ice has a way of changing that. It's exciting being there in the stand cheering him on. It's also very entertaining watching his parents and I'm not sure who really gets the most excited and exerts more energy - the players or the parents! Our daughter would probably skin me if I said that we spotted tears in her eyes as she cheered her son on so I won't say it. But we really are looking forward to the next game ;-)