Saturday evening our little family of six headed to the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho to watch a hockey game between some very brave men.
It was the annual game between the firemen and police officers of Albuquerque in a knock down, drag out event. Gotta love it! 
Although I respect both sides greatly, I must admit our family was going for one side in particular. I will tell you which if you promise to keep a secret. After all, I would hate to receive my first ever ticket if any police officers found out that we were big firefighter fans. 
The guy pictured below is why--he's Fireman Barnsie. Some of you might remember him from his visit to our pumpkin stand way back in October. He was the crazy guy juggling pumpkins. He also happens to be one of our great friends--the very same great friend who put up Christmas lights on the outside of our house as a surprise this year because he knew Max couldn't. 
Any decent police officer should understand that a family must go for the person who did such a nice thing.Brian and his friend Clint are hockey playing fools being that they're both from Canada. They were members of our NM professional hockey team, The New Mexico Scorpions, but are both now retired. Because of this, a new rule was implemented this year that the two of them were not allowed to take any shots on the goal. LAME-O! Should the firefighters be penalized for better recruiting of their athletes? I should thing not! :) Each member of a team comes with their own unique skill set. Is it Clint and Brian's fault they happen to be extremely good at hockey? After all, they are legitimate firemen who just happened to play hockey in their former lives.
The game ended up going into overtime. (Hockey fans, is that the correct term?) The police officers prevailed this year. Congrats to the winners. I think a good time was had by all.
To the police and firemen, thank you for your service to our community. We appreciate all you do on a daily basis.If you're scratching your heads wondering what this has to do with a youth ranch, let me list a few things.
- Brian has been to Galloping Grace on several occasions and has even ridden horses.
- His wife his one of my dearest friends who helps with ranch stuff all the time.
- The hockey game and the rodeo were held in the same arena. The rodeo sponsors donated to Galloping Grace.
- Max was at the hockey game and he runs the ranch.
If that list didn't clear things up for you, I have no idea what will. I have proved that this post is logical and relevant beyond a reasonable doubt.
That's all I have to say about that.
Have a terrifically wonderful day.
