Ice Hockey

Last night we went with friends to an ice hockey game. I know! The Potters took their girls to a sporting event! I have to say it was pretty fun. We would never have gone if the Godown"s had not invited us. It was fast paced, violent and quite exciting as they ended in a tie, had to go into over time, which only lasted a minute or two till the Grizzlies made the winning shot. We also went out to dinner with our gift cards to Olive Garden - thanks Lori and Martin. It taught us one thing - we need to get out more as a family and do different things. Life can't be all arts and literature. I find that I stay in too much and become reclusive. I was really nervous about the night - worried that I would be too cold, could not stick it out that long, get too tired etc. But I was okay.

Today we went down to Redland's for MaCall's violin lesson. It went really well and again we had a chance to learn more about Pavel. He was telling us about his childhood in Slovakia - how at the age of 16 he was supporting his family by playing saxophone in bars from ten at night till four int he morning. After work he would have to go stand in meat lines or bread lines till his mother could come change places with him. I think it is so important to collect different experiences and perspectives on life. It teaches me that there is no one right way and wrong way to do things. We all develop our ideologies based on our experiences.

We also had a chance to buy two large bags of oranges, some cherries and strawberries from some Latinos in the Home Depot parking lot. They are yummy and saved us money. Like that.

Okay, off to make dinner.

Next on Potter Paraphernalia:

MaCall excels at wii hoolahoop.
Franz explains his proposal.
Eloise sings solo in school play.
Serena gets to work (I hope).