Hockey Fight

Brandon had a hockey game on Saturday morning. A boy on the opposing team was playing dirty most of the game; hitting one boy on the head with his stick, tripping, checking from behind, etc. At the end of the game this boy was pushing the goalie. Brandon and his friend, Jack pushed the boy away from the goalie. According to the Brandon and Jack, this boy asked if they "wanted to fight" right before he punched Jack in the face. Jack and the boy fell to the ice and Brandon proceeded to get angry and punch the boy repeatedly. The ref had to tell Brandon to stop and he got kicked out of the game. He also got suspended for fighting and could not play at Sunday's game. The player from the other team only got a penalty for roughing. Doesn't seem fair to me, but that is the way the ref called it. We do not promote fighting, but I was glad Brandon stood up for his team mates. While Brandon watched his team play on Sunday he said "I see why this is a punishment." He really wanted to be out there on the ice playing. I think Brandon learned a lesson today.

Ellie as a puppy

Ellie was a small puppy when Pia came to visit us from Germany. Now Ellie is one year old and she has grown so much! Ellie likes to watch the fish in the pond, wait for the bunnies in the back yard, eat the tomatoes from my garden, play with Teddy and chase her "squeeky" ball in the yard. She is so spoiled, she gets milk in the morning with her doggy food, goes to work with mommy and sleeps in our bed.

Storm & Ellie

We have had a wonderful two weeks with Storm. (even when he jumped in and out of the pond!) He is going to a new home today. His new family has one Lab and will spoil Storm! Ellie has had a great play mate and she will miss her new buddy. We will miss Storm too! Stormy we love you!!

First Day of Middle School

Zachary and Brandon are headed off for the first day of school. Zachary is now in 8th grade and Brandon is in 6th grade. This is Brandon's first year of Middle School and Zachary's last year. Can you believe next year Zachary will be going into High School! Where does the time go??

Valley Forge Colonials

Brandon had his first two games this weekend as a VF Colonial. He is wearing his friend, Jacks uniform because his didn't come in yet. So temporarily Brandon is an "Orendorff" until his new uniform arrives. So far the Colonials lost the first game and tied the second against the Phantoms. Brandon is doing a great job at defense and is building up his confidence when he is checking an opponent against the boards! I am looking forward to a wonderful season! Go Moose!