Capturing pawns.  Blockades.  Bonus for doubles.  It's all coming back to me.  Riley was just as impressed and excited as I had hoped.  Nathan, not so much.

Today was filled with many cycles of tears and redemption.  And none of them had to do with this rip stick.

I remember standing in the driveway on Armington St. as a small girl with my umbrella.  I can still hear the sound the rain made as it landed on my little roof.  Today he took  pleasure in that rhythmic noise and the coziness of staying dry in his own little world.  Kind of makes you want to go for a rain walk, doesn't it?

Why, yes, that is a baby goat on David's lap!  In our house.  Wearing a diaper and a onesie.  Never thought I'd find myself goatsitting.

Brattleboro Hockey Association players Riley Rupard, left, and Alex Hirbachuk battle for the puck during an exhibition game before the Grey Hawks - Enforcers benefit game at the Nelson Withington rink on Saturday.

Opened up the Reformer this morning and there was Riley on the front of the Sports section!

Things are going great, and they're only gettin' better.
I'm doin' alright, gettin' good grades.

The future's so bright

I gotta wear shades...

How big, and responsible, and in charge he feels while holding that leash.

Little Nina sure is getting a workout from these two. She is amazingly tolerant of their demands and general ignorance in the ways of dogs.

Supposedly hockey season ends next Sunday...

He is oblivious to the gender association with high heels. He only knows they are really fun to parade around in. Stilts of sorts. But, seriously, it's like he's working the runway!