Mother's Day

 Always bittersweet since I lost mom, but if its up to me, we're hiking!

We went to Griffith's Sculpture Park.  I loved spending the day with my family in nature.  Here are some photos:

Spring break!

     When I was growing up, my house was where everyone congregated.  My mom liked it because she knew where I was, and she was cool so my friends liked being at my house.

    Well, I don't know about the cool part, pertaining to me.  But I would like to think that Dyleva's friends like hanging out at our house.  We generally embrace fun over anything else (except safety) so I would hope they are comfortable here.

    Our family decided to stay home for spring break.  Jeff and I had a semi-elaborate NYC getaway we were going to take the kids on.  Our family voted, 3-1 in favor of staying home.

Is that a bad thing to want to be at your home?

I think not.  So I asked Dyleva to make a list of 3 things they would like to do over break---no promises!

Eva said: 

Gabby visit

Bubble tea

Starbucks

Dylan said:

Kai playdate

space for legos 

roller coaster

Today is Wednesday.  So far I think we have had an amazing spring break.  Well,  sort of...

It didn't start off well.  Friday I came home from work, exhausted.  Dylan had hockey something.  Eva and I had a date with Titi.  

We rented The Devil Wears Prada and Door Dashed.  It was just what the doctor ordered! It was a great beginning to the week.

But when Dylan came home, he didn't feel well.  He showered and then went right to bed, which is SO unlike him.  Needless to say, he was sick most of the night.  

Saturday, we chilled.  We dyed eggs.  A nice relaxing afternoon activity.

At night we went to see uncle Charlie in a production.  He played piano for a local artist, who was amazing.  It was at mini Sheas and it was beautiful!

Sunday Eva had a friend come over, and she had lasagna dinner with us.

Monday we went to the Polish Market.  We took Eli, Dylan's bud and we met family there.  We purchased some Dyngus Day supplies and had a great time!

 After the market, the "neighborhood boys" played outside.  It was nice out.  Eva hung with her cousins, and then we had a pizza party with all the kids.  We rewatched Grindelvald because later this week we will go see the new movie out!

Tuesday, Eli joined us the whole day! We picked up Gabby and took a bike ride for ice cream.  The cousins joined us, it was a beautiful day! Gabby spent the night.

Today, I would like to hike and take Gizzy for some exercise.  We have more exciting things planned for this doldrum week at home!

My most MVP

What a weekend we have had!

Friday I went straight to Dylan's first tournament game.  They won the first game that night, but one little boy on Dylan's team got a dirty check by another player.  He pushed him into the boards, (for no reason; wasn't part of the game) and the boy ended up with a broken shoulder.

Ug.

I have been sooo upset for that little boy.  Not only because it was unprovoked, but because it totally could have been Dyl.

We went home and Dylan rested for the next day.

Day 2 of the tournament: The Regals played Oswego in the am and Potsdam in the afternoon.

Both games they played extremely well.  Unfortunately having been shorthanded, they lost both games, but just barely.

My boy.  Hardest working player on the team!  He was awarded Most Valuable Player for both games!

So sweet, he gave his second medal to an equal participant in the game that is an awesome scorer but doesn't always have as much flair.  

Dylan feels shame.

After a very fun day 2, hanging with the hockey parents, day 3 was cancelled.

Apparently, the boy gave the unwaranted hit, was suspended for A game.  That's it.  Break someone's bone and you miss A game.

Whatever.

Anyway, the hockey dad lost his shit and started making threats against our team.

Seriously?

Hockey dads make dance moms look goooood!

Therefore, day 3 cancelled.

No one in this house could have been happier!

Congratulations Dylan!  I'm glad its over.  For a month at least...

We did have a banquet, and a final party at a bowling alley!

I AM THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ!

 Months of practice.

Every night, reviewing lines.

Stage positions, lighting.

Mikes.  Make-up. Curls.

Eva has worked soooo hard and the weekend is finally here!  She has 4 shows on Saturday and 4 shows on Sunday.

She is the Wizard for two shows, and ensemble for the rest.  

This is by far the most intensive schedule she has had yet.  

Break a leg Eva!

SURPRISE!!!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIEND!

 What a change from last year at this time!

We didn't even blink last year at this time when Dylan lost a game.  

The amount that Dylan has progressed in one year is amazing!

After closing out most of the season, his team won the championship!

Dylan has not only improved his hockey skills, but more importantly he has learned how to contribute to the team, how not to be a sore loser, how to play a clean game, and most importantly to just try your best and have fun.

After winning the Championship