October 25

October has been hockey, hockey, and more hockey with a smattering of volleyball thrown in.  Last week, I scored a hat trick on Wednesday and today I scored another two goals.  It feels good to see the puck go in.  Another thing that feels really good is to see my Luv Bug on a regular basis.  Yesterday, Mary and I took her for a long walk around Warman while Morgan studied and today I took Mary and Luvisa out for lunch.  On the weekend, I went to Regina.  I helped my oldest brother, Vince, with some flooring.  This weekend will be a special time for Haley.  She is receiving her Master of Education degree in Educational Administration.  I can't describe how proud I am of both my girls.  They blow me away with their dedication to the teaching profession.  The greatest blessing is: they are best friends.  Last Wednesday, Mary, Luvisa, and I went to Tisdale to visit my mom.  Mom was thrilled to see her great grand Bug and the Bug did not disappoint.  She showed great grandma how she could blow raspberries and how she could get up on all fours.  She gets around the floor backwards now, but she is really close to being able to crawl.  The countdown is on for the Costa Rica trip.  35 more sleeps.

October 9

Time to brag again.  Today, I played hockey.  We were up against a very good team.  One of the players is arguably the best player in the league.  I scored 4 goals! This is definitely my best production ever.  I scored a hat trick last year and I have had a few doubles, but this was a first. Yup, the puck was following me wherever I went.  I'm feeling very satisfied.

October 8

The Thanksgiving weekend is winding down.  It has been a good one.  Friday was a typical Alvin Kolach day.  I left for volleyball at 9:00 am, went from volleyball to hockey at noon, played hockey until 2:00 pm, then went to Mary and Morgan's to help Morgan install a drop ceiling in their basement.  I got home after 9:00.  On Saturday, I had to be up early to babysit The Luv Bug while Mary went to the gym, then Mary and I went shopping with Luvisa.  In the afternoon, Vince and Loretta arrived.  They were up in Saskatoon to attend Luvisa's baptism on Sunday.  We had a wonderful visit. I took Vince and Loretta to Mary and Morgan's so they could snuggle the baby, then we came to my place where I made them a meal of fresh salmon, jasmine rice, veggies, and a rhubarb crisp.  Vince and I finished the night by watching hockey, baseball, and football all at the same time.  On Sunday, Luvisa was baptized.  She was an absolute angel through the whole service.  She could hardly wait to get into the baptismal font.  After church, Vince, Loretta, Haley, Dustin, and I went out for lunch.  Vince and Loretta headed back to Regina.  After a long walk, I did my part in preparing the Thanksgiving meal.  I am the mash potato guy...always have been.  I also did the veggies.  Haley was the host for the meal.  We had my crew as well as Audrey's crew and Dustin's parents, Jae and Doreen.  Excellent meal.  Today, Haley, Dustin, Mary, Luvisa, and I went on the Annual Judy Walk at Cranberry Flats.  It was ccccold.  Luvisa was all bundled up in her snuggly; however, she wasn't impressed with the cold nor'easter.  I spent the rest of the day vegging in front of the TV watching the Rider game and the rest of the sports smorgasbord available at this time of the year.  Tomorrow is hockey and the usual coffee date with a good buddy.  Another Alvin Kolach day.