Freaky Friday

I started a special event once a month for Public Skate Nights at Acord Ice Center.  January was our first special event.  We usually offer public skate nights on Tuesday and Saturday evenings so I had little expectations for another public skate night but it was worth a try.  I added our first special event night on Friday the 13th and called it Freaky Friday.  $1.50 Admission, $1.50 Skate Rental, $1.50 Hot Dog.  I hoped it would be busy and we would sale a good amount of hot dogs...but I didn't think we would be this BUSY!!!  Over 300 people and we sold over 120 hot dogs.  This photo was taken after 30 minutes of putting away the skates!

It was a successful night and beyond my expectations.  I loved watching all the families attend. 

Best comment, "I hope you offer this again.  This is something my family can afford and it's great to have us all together!"  The father purchased 16 admissions, 16 skate rentals and 16 hot dogs and drinks and they stayed all three hours!

Money For Tan Man

So excited for Tan Man...We just found out he received a grant for film and production that pays for his tuition!!!  I am so proud of him for going back to school and never giving up.  It's been a tough 4 months dealing with his tumor and withdrawing from his first semester.  Spring semester starts tomorrow!  Way to Go Tan Man!

Tanner's 19th Birthday

 Happy Birthday Tan Man!

I love this young man!  He didn't come to this earth very easy and he has never stopped moving since the first time they put him in my arms.  I love his creative thinking and adventures! I love watching my children become young adults.  Tanner has experienced a year of great growth and acceptance of things we can not control.  Last month he moved out of the house.  It was time and I am so proud of his grateful attitude and the connection and bond we are developing.  He continues to be that old spirit inside a youthful body.  We were cleaning up his "stuff" and organizing his old room when I came across his black leather penny loafer shoes.  He wore them everyday when he was 5.  The shoes, white sox, white tshirt and jeans...nearly EVERYDAY.  After he out grew the shoes, I kept one and my Dad kept the other.  We now have them both together and I look forward to the day I show them to his children.  Tanner keeps us laughing and how I love finding our moments together.  Great opportunities are in store for Tanner.  He will accomplish great things, he bless others and he will become a great man.  I love my Tan Man...I am honored to raise such a wild spirit!

Meanwhile, Jordan continues with her baking and made his birthday cake!