Hockey Tournament #5, Mother's Day, and Our new cousin

Finn and Grandpa Carrithers playing hockey

Joined by Luke and Liam

Our new cousin was born on May 9, 2018.  He is healthy and precious!  His name is Ezra Graham and they are calling him  "Graham" after my late grandmother whom we called "Gram" as well.

Proud grandparents Mimi and Grandpa with Jason, Sarah, and big brother Calvin

Aiden's 1st place Championship!

Aiden's Euro American AAA hockey team after their first place victory

Mother's Day 2018.  John's mom and dad came to visit for a few days and watch some activities

Enjoying a gorgeous day at the park with Grandma and Grandpa watching Finn and all his climbing skills

Grandma and Aiden

I am really late on getting this post together, but we had a lot going on.  We are about to begin our 6th and final spring hockey tournament in 5 weeks.  Yes, that's a lot of hockey (two tournaments for each of the older boys).  Luke will actually have three tournaments by the time its all said and done because he is subbing for Liam's team since they are lacking a few players due to baseball season.

Aiden's second tournament over the weekend wasn't planned, but they were offered a free spot due to another team backing out.  Aiden was super excited to play and to show Grandma and Grandpa Carrithers what he can do on the ice.  He scored at least six goals over the weekend and is definitely aggressive and not afraid to try things.  He needs to work a bit on his overall speed, but hopefully that will come as he get stronger and bigger.  For now, Liam is definitely the fastest one on the ice.

Aiden's team ended up playing in the championship game and WON in overtime.  It was very exciting for 8 year old AAA hockey.  Aiden received a medal and t-shirt and got bragging rights with his brothers since we don't have another 1st place finish in our previous four tournaments this spring.

Grandma and Grandpa Carrithers came up to visit for a couple of days and we introduced them to several local hockey rinks, some nice Minnesota parks, and the soccer fields.  They went around to all our activities and enjoyed every second of it, but I am pretty sure they were more than ready for bed by the time 9:00 pm rolled around.  We kept them busy and thankfully had a few days with gorgeous weather including Mother's Day.

Lastly, we have a new cousin!!  My sister and her husband, Jason, welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday, May 9th.  Ezra "Graham" McClure is a week old and we can't wait to meet him!  He is named after my Grandmother Mary (my dad's mom) whom we called "Gram" when we were younger.  Jason, Sarah, and Calvin are doing well and enjoying Graham.