Tuesday, June 25, 2013

History of a Blackhawks' Championship

It all started with a do-or-die game five, with the Blackhawks down 3 games to 1 against Detroit.  Because big brother Daniel went to Great America last year, Jack had been promised a Blackhawks game this season.  So it was a do-or-die moment for fulfilling that promise, too.  When tickets became available through a nephew, Jack finally got to go to a Blackhawks' game.  And the rest is history:


Game 5 vs. Detroit

Hawks win!
Jack uses his rally rag to keep things going...


...and sleeps under a Blackhawks sign (as well a map of the United States and poster of treble clef notes because I'm such a Tiger Mom). 


There was a good luck net.


And a good luck puck.


And even a good luck jersey.


The key?  Jack needed to be AWAKE for victory.  Blackhawks lost this one.

I got home from an outing to find Joe had put Jack to bed with the Hawks in OVERTIME.  School be damned, I woke the kid up & bada-bam.  Hawks win.

And in case you missed it:



Congratulations Chicago Blackhawks!  And thank you Jack for always being such a good sport! 
 
I promise you can take a nap today.  
 
Before the Sox game.
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    you had me until the Sox jersey :(

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    1. MarianneJune 25, 2013 at 4:14 PM

      Sorry. I had to convert in order to marry. :(

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  2. Kari June 25, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Yes BEFORE the Sox game.
    So exciting!!!

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  3. AndreaJune 25, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Such dedication! I got this Sabres house rooting for your team. I did leave the room last night when Boston pulled ahead because i was afraid I was jinxing things by not having my attention 5 other places while claiming to watch, and we all saw what happened shortly after I left. 9I did run to the kitchen to find out what all of the yelling was about, but did not linger. I marched right back up those stairs.) I certainly hope the cup visits you and sits in the lucky chair with the lucky kid!

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    1. MarianneJune 25, 2013 at 4:16 PM

      Thank you for rallying Team Andrea & Family! I think it worked. And I'll be waiting for Lord Stanley all this week.

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  4. andi filanteJune 25, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    I am not even remotely a sports fan, but this is freaking spectacular. And since I live in Illinois...even more spectacular...

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    1. MarianneJune 25, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks, LittleMyoo! It's fun to get behind a Championship! Maybe we can "turn" you?

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