Pink in the Rink

This weekend, the Muskies participated in Pink in the Rink in Grand Rapids. It is hosted by the Sparta high school hockey team and has been taking place for 20+ years. They invite 3 high school hockey teams to play and raise money to support a local child battling cancer. The teams wear pink jerseys, each player plays in honor of someone that has had cancer, currently has had cancer, or in memory of someone that had cancer. Will skated for Aunt Mara.  They also had raffles for gift baskets, 50/50 raffles, and other fundraisers. It was a really nice event. We played Sparta on Friday evening and lost 5-3 (last goal was empty net). Then we won 8-1 against the Eagles on Saturday and Will had a goal. 

Howell Bullseye

Alex had an archery tournament in Howell Saturday afternoon. He had to miss a hockey game but he shot a personal record of 262 so it was worth it!

Birthday Fun

Alex had a few friends over for a birthday sleepover.  They played glow in the dark capture the flag outside, basement games, and a lot of video games.  They had a lot of fun!

 

Happy 14th Birthday, Alex!

We had fun celebrating Alex during the day. He woke up to streamers and a giant "14" balloon outside his door.  Then he went downstairs to open a few gifts.  His big gift from us was a new gaming chair for his computer.  It even has a massage pillow.  We went to Red Robin for lunch and then just spent time at home while we waited for Alex's friends to come over for a birthday sleepover.

 

Happy New Year

We rang in the New Year with some hockey families. There was poker, pool, mini sticks, and foosball plus a lot of delicious apps and desserts.