FIRST GOAL!!!!!!!!!

Ben scored his first goal in his hockey career this weekend!!!!! His skating has been improving every week, and his confidence has been rising right along with his skills! But he hasn't shot the puck into the net, until YESTERDAY!!! He was in the middle of the crowd of players, all swarming in front of the open net (with seconds left, the other team had pulled their goalie), and he went for it when it was passed to him... he shot, and it went in, giving his team a 5-3 win!!! He was so excited, and to think it was against an undefeated team, too!!! I don't think his smile faded until long after he'd falled asleep last night!!! Now his confidence will REALLY be skating high on the ice in the future!!!

Matt says his shoulders are stiff lately.... I suppose that comes from sitting in a frozen position at play practice for hours on end.... arms folded high in front of him, as Chinese person in the musical The Micado. He has had a blast though, practicing and learning the songs... he gets to wave and maneuver a 6' fan around on stage, but he'll also be wearing volleyball knee pads under his costume, since they have to hit the floor repeatedly. ha. Hey, whatever it takes, right?

Ed is at home today, finishing window trim and moulding around our addition. It's looking SO nice, and almost ready to be finished up with the floor sealer/polish, then an area rug, move in the furniture, and call it good! The floor heat we put in is SO nice... we're going to really love that new sunroom/family room.

As for me? I'm on pins and needles waiting for the call that Noah's decided to make his entrance into the world. Last night was the first night of sleeping with two phones on my nightstand... my cell phone and our home phone. The due-date is Thursday, Valentine's Day, but I'm ready for him TODAY! ha. Just like a kid at Christmas... I know it's going to come sooner or later, but I want it to happen NOW!!!!!

No matter what's going on in your life, or what great achievements your family members are thrilled with, don't forget to take a moment and say "Thanks God"... for today, for yesterday, and for tomorrow! There are blessings all around us, and we're lucky to have a God like we do, watching over us, and holding us in HIS love!