House Hockey

Andrew started his "house hockey" league today at Hoover Arena in Strongsville, OH. This was his first taste of hockey with full pads and equipment. He looked pretty awesome wearing his black practice uniform. For not having skated in a few months, he did pretty good. After a couple more weeks, they'll divide the kids into teams and scrimmage every third or fourth week (until March 2010). I am sure future sessions will provide plenty of video blog material!

Happy Birthday Herbie

Here is some video footage of (Great) Grandpa Herbie's birthday celebration in Muskegon, MI last week - he turned 96.

School Picture - Abby

Abby brought home her 2009, 8th grade school pictures today. Here she is ... our beautiful young daughter.

Hollywood Dad Makes a Big Mistake

Yesterday I made a big mistake. It was an unfortunate and very unique confluence of events that led to me breaking at least one of our family values, namely "responsibility." It is a mistake that I will surely pay for dearly over the coming months. I thank God for my loving family and for their understanding and comfort. While I strive for perfection in all facets of my life, I am truly an imperfect person. This was a hard life lesson and one that will surely not be repeated again. And so, I am sorry for my mistake and I humbly ask for forgiveness.

Hollywood Dad

Irish Dance in Hudson, OH

Today Abby had a "dance out" performance in Hudson, OH. I guess it was an anniversary celebration for some Catholic church over there (Dad stayed home and watched football all day). Here are the usual highlights.

Visiting Chicagoland

Because it's been over 2 years since we last visited our friends in Chicago, we decided to take a driver over this long, Labor Day weekend. We spent the bulk of our time at "the Halls" but we were also able to squeeze a visit in with "the Bilyks" too. Unfortunately, some of our other friends were out of town (but our time was short any ways). It was still fun. Definitely lots to miss in Northwest Chicago where we used to live.