{eight} years

On June 25, 2005 we said "I do"

John was in Vegas for a work conference so I flew out to join him for a weekend getaway. {A first since we have had kids!}

Happy Anniversary!

Griffins {party}

The entire organization got together to celebrate each other and the huge accomplishment of winning the Calder Cup.

 {view of the rink from the top of the Amway Grand}

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 {the playoff beard is gone!!}

 It was great to celebrate and fun to see the city supporting the Griffins...

Calder Cup {fun}

The team held a rally at the rink for fans to celebrate.  I had to work so the kids went with John and got to be on stage for the fun.  

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After work, I finally got to see John and the cup & enjoy the celebration!

 Brad and John carrying the cup around town for the fans to enjoy...

 taking pics of fans and the cup

returning the cup to the party

calder cup {champions}

Pictures from the night...

game 6 {finals}

Game 6 between the Griffins and the Crunch was tonight.  One of the local tv channels aired the game so we were able to watch it.  It was a big night...the Griffins won the Calder Cup!!

Our tv highlights...

  

 {John raising the cup}

 {they were all over the local news}

john ball {zoo}

John boarded 'Red Bird III' to Syracuse this morning and the kids and I headed to the local zoo.  It was our first trip there of the season.

 {penguin feeding}

 {camel ride--I think they wanted to go just for this}

 {we also rode the newly open funicular down}

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another activity marked off!