Ella's Big Hockey Game

Ella's first "big game" for hockey.  Ella has been so excited all season for her big game.  Her turn finally came.  We did everything we could to make her game seem as special as possible.  But nothing could compare to her best friend (and entire family) showing up at her game to surprise her.  They came with balloons and everything.  I'm pretty sure that having Cole there at her game meant more to her than if she had scored a "hat trick"!  It really meant a lot to her.  She was so excited and happy to have everyone there that she struggled to really play any hockey.  She spent most of the game either in the net playing goalie or waiting back at the blue line (she claims waiting for the play to come to her) practicing her crossovers.  At least she got some skating practice in.  But none of it mattered, all that mattered to her was that everyone was there to watch her.  You could see the smile from ear to ear across the ice and through her mouthguard.  She loved every minute!!

All those balloons that you see in the crowd are for Ella - ALL of them.
Along with most of the people that you can see.  Thanks
Gerrells for your spirit, it truly did mean the world to Ella.

Ella really couldn't ask for anything more in a friend!