checking out the gamblers...

we headed to our first hockey game a few weeks ago with some good friends.
max was very excited.
it also happened to be the teddy bear toss night.
for those of you who know max, he LOVES stuffed animals...i was worried it'd be hard for him to give up the stuffed animals that we had picked out.

here he is.  ready for the game to begin with stuffed animals in hand.

we talked about the various books, stuffed animals, and blankets he'd received during different hospital visits and stays and how they had made him feel more comfortable and safe.

before tossing them, he made a wish and whispered it in it's ear and then gave it a kiss.
so sweet!

ready to toss!

the collected so many animals...it was amazing.

here is max with a couple of his new buddies.
thanks for the invitation and the great night!