Mustangs Preseason Hockey

This weekend Andrew and the Strongsville Mustangs PW1 team had their first two preseason games. The first game was against Tri-County and the second against Wooster. The Mustangs won both games easily 5-2 and 6-0, respectively. Andrew had a nice assist in the first game. In the second game his line grinded out some quality, scoreless minutes. Since Dad is the team's official statistician this year, video footage may be limited. Here are a few clips that Mom took (but Mom is not the best at capturing the action). To keep stats, I am using a very cool iPad app called HockeyStatTracker (see image).

Congratulations Abby!

Yesterday Abby competed in Irish Dancing at the Michigan FEIS. Not only was she wearing her new dress, but she was also out to get her second consecutive first place finish dancing at the Preliminary Championship level (she earned a first place a few weeks ago competing in the Great Lakes Feis). The way it works is that dances must earn a minimum of two first place finishes in official feiseanna competitions in order to move up to the Championship level of competition (the highest). I am proud to report that Abby did just that ... so congratulations you Championship Dancer!

Reddaway Trip Out West

Last week I traveled to Clackamas, OR for a quick 4-day stint working with our Reddaway team at their corporate offices. The itinerary included a review of our "Totally California" sales & marketing campaign results, account segmentation strategies, sales reporting and automation, and other topics. I also had a chance to spend some time with our Portland area local sales team. The weather was fabulous (sunny and 80's/90's). I always enjoy my time visiting the Reddaway gang - really good people.

A Day at the Zoo

For our second day with the McEuens, we ventured to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Surprisingly, this was Chloe's first visit to a zoo so it was a special day in that regard. After a long day of walking and seeing the different animals, we all relaxed with a nice, hearty meal at Rockne's (home of the delicious Terminator subs).

Akron Art Expo

Friday night the McEuens came to spend their long weekend with the Hollywood Four. For our Saturday activities, we all went to the Akron Arts Expo to watch to watch Abby and the O'Hare Irish Dance Ohio girls perform. It was very HOT! Afterwards, the boys all went out for burgers at the new Inferno Burger Bar and then went to the movie theater to watch Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The girls went shopping at the Hartville Market (and other places).

Medina International Fest

Today Abby and the O'Hare Irish Dance Ohio girls performed at the 3rd annual Medina International Fest (as they did in 2010 and 2009). Dad and Andrew were at hockey, but mom was on hand to take the following video footage. This was a retirement performance for one of Abby's good friends, Jacqueline (aka, Jackie), who will be hanging up the dancing shoes to focus on her volleyball career.

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Hockey Tryouts

Today Andrew had his first tryout practice for the Strongsville Mustangs Pee Wee travel team. Parents aren't allowed in the stands, but I was able to get a couple short clips with my mobile phone while watching from the lounge. Last year Andrew was on the PW3 team; this year he will be on either the PW1 or PW2 team. Really makes no difference to us as long as he with a few of his teammate buddies from last year. Today was mostly skating drills. There will be two more tryout practices the week following Labor Day (but he'll still have plenty of regular practices between now and then too). Good luck Mr. 97!