https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/11/10/dreams-deferred-not-defeated/2017-05-02T14:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/09/18/trust-me-they-hear-your/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/instagram_post1.jpgInstagram_post.jpg2015-09-19T14:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/09/10/empathy-check/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/grocery-list.jpggrocery-listImage is of Veronica's grocery list, to which Ryan has added a note: "I hope your back feels better :("2015-09-15T18:14:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/08/11/disconnected-connection/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/constantly-connected.jpgconstantly-connected2015-08-11T17:36:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/07/27/conquering-the-cargo-net/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4345.jpgIMG_4345Riley (left) and Ryan (right) navigate the aerial obstacle coursehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img00049-20090908-1044.jpgIMG00049-20090908-1044I hated cargo nets. Hated them (image is from a time years later after Ryan learned to climb them).2015-08-03T12:27:09+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/07/22/people-who-matter-the-dunkin-donuts-guy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dunkin-donuts-tray-of-donuts.jpgdunkin donutsdunkin donuts2015-07-23T13:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/07/20/tonight-we-can-be-as-one/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4325.jpgIMG_4325Ryan watches U2 perform at Madison Square Gardenhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4315.jpgIMG_4315U2 perform Sunday Bloody Sunday, Sat. July 18, 2015 at New York's Madison Square Garden2015-07-20T14:28:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/07/17/letting-him-be/2015-07-17T17:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/07/07/putting-the-works-in-fireworks/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/img_4294.jpgIMG_42942015-07-08T17:22:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/07/01/the-curious-highlight/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/passage1.jpgpassage1Ryan wanted to highlight this passage. Veronica disagreed as to its importancehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/book-cover.jpgbook-coverthe curious incident of the dog in the night-timehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/highlighted-passage.jpghighlighted-passageA passage Ryan highlighted from the book2015-07-08T21:42:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/06/22/set-em-up-knock-em-down/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ryan-graduation.jpgryan-graduationRyan, with two of his good friends, after his eighth-grade graduation ceremony.2016-03-18T01:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/06/10/music-to-my-ears/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3872.jpgIMG_3872Amalie Arena in Tampa.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/img_3923.jpgIMG_3923Part of the Chicago skyline, as seen from the Navy Pier, on the day of Game 3.2015-06-10T20:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/05/29/photo-friday-in-the-mix/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/77672bf6-9b3f-4835-90f6-3953ffd01669.jpg77672BF6-9B3F-4835-90F6-3953FFD01669.JPGhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/family_wiffle_ball.jpgFamily_Wiffle_ball.jpg2015-05-29T13:46:15+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/05/27/leaving-his-mark/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/efb4fec5-6951-4abc-b758-1d5f355cdab4.jpgEFB4FEC5-6951-4ABC-B758-1D5F355CDAB4.JPGhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/kitchen_table.jpgkitchen_table.jpg2015-05-28T14:16:38+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/05/20/with-the-boys/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/with-the-boys1.jpgwith-the-boysOne of Ryan's early Instagram postshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/stickhandling-insta.jpgstickhandling-instaRyan has even managed to get artistic on Instagram. He took this picture with his toe.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/with-the-boys.jpgwith-the-boysOne of Ryan2015-05-20T13:45:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/05/13/im-listening/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/jer-raising-cubby.jpgjer-raising-cubbyJohn Elder Robison with his latest book, Raising Cubby2015-05-13T14:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/02/06/couldnt-have-said-it-better/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/couldnthavesaiditbetter.jpgCouldn't Have Said It Better2015-05-12T13:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/02/13/triskadekaphobia/2015-05-12T13:41:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/02/17/making-hockey-hold-still/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ryan-sj-selfie.jpgRyan's selfieRyan, making hockey stand still for a portrait.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ryan-sheppard-warmups.jpgryan-sheppard-warmupsRyan watches the Sharks warm up.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ryan-takes-selfie.jpgRyan takes a selfie at the Sharks gameRyan takes a selfie during pregame warmups.2015-05-12T13:41:12+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/02/26/a-moment-spent-a-memory-created/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fullsizerender1.jpgSharks-Kings at Levi'sPuck drop between the Sharks and Kings at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 21https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_3604.jpgIMG_3604https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fullsizerender2.jpgRyan waits for the SharksRyan waits for the Sharks to emerge from their dressing room before their game against Tampa Bay on Feb. 15.2015-05-12T13:40:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/03/04/the-narrow-path/2015-05-12T13:40:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/03/06/cammy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cammy-keith.jpgCammy and Duncan KeithCammy takes to the ice with her favorite player, Duncan Keith2015-05-12T13:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/03/16/handling-the-curve/2015-05-12T13:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/03/12/5121/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/caps-coyotes012310.jpgPhoenix Coyotes v Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals battle the (then) Phoenix Coyotes on Jan. 23, 2010.2015-05-12T13:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/03/18/the-best-of-you/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dogpile.jpgdogpileGame over - time for a dog pilehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/handshake-line.jpghandshake-lineThe postgame handshake linehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/celebration.jpgcelebrationThe boys celebrate their achievementhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/team-photo.jpgteam-photoThe team photo. Ryan is at lower-left.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ryan-leaves-ice.jpgryan-leaves-iceA jubilant Ryan exits the icehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ryan-trophy.jpgryan-trophyRyan with the championship trophy. Representing the Sharks, as always2015-05-12T13:37:33+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/01/born-to-resist/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_37662.jpgselfie with Ryan at Sharks-FlyersRyan took a selfie of us at the Sharks-Flyers game. That was a big deal, and did not make me sad.2015-05-12T13:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/03/autism-advocacy-done-right/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0034.jpgRyan at SAP CenterA leading autism expert and advocate, seen here at a recent San Jose Sharks game at SAP Center.2015-05-12T13:35:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/06/reality-check/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/33c1e8d9-d1fa-431d-90fe-fb33a99989e7.jpg33C1E8D9-D1FA-431D-90FE-FB33A99989E7.JPGhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/watching_hockey_with_ryan.jpgWatching_hockey_with_Ryan.jpg2015-05-12T13:34:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/08/this-time-it-was-different/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/with_ryan_at_the_devils_game.jpgWith_Ryan_at_the_Devils_game.jpg2015-05-12T13:33:28+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/05/11/happy-instagramming/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/instagram.jpgInstagram.jpg2015-05-11T19:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/10/joy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ryan-hockey-joy.jpgryan-hockey-joyRyan, at a hockey clinic years ago, celebrating as only he can2015-05-11T16:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/16/to-the-woman-whose-cab-i-stole/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ryan-team-town-hall.jpgryan-team-town-hallRyan poses with the certificate, his teammates and coaches, and the mayor and town council members. (Note - I have blurred the faces of the other children and coaches.)https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ryan-town-council.jpgryan-town-council.jpgRyan (the only kid whose face is not blurred) poses with the certificate, his teammates and coaches, and the mayor and town council members.2015-05-11T15:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/24/our-journey-to-easy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ryan_on_the_train.jpgRyan_on_the_train.jpg2015-05-11T15:31:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/27/i-think-hes-ready-for-this/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/caps-islanders-check.jpgcaps-islanders-checkWhat it looks like when someone gets "dropped."2015-05-11T15:31:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/30/tbt-when-we-did-disney/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ryan_and_riley_at_disneys_magic_kingdom_2008.jpgRyan_and_Riley_at_Disneys_Magic_Kingdom_2008.jpg2015-05-11T15:30:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/05/08/time-to-follow-my-own-advice/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/high-school.jpghigh-schoolHigh school looms on the horizon2015-05-11T15:30:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/05/06/when-filthy-is-a-good-thing/2015-05-06T13:32:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/13/to-benjamins-friend-jon/2015-04-13T12:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/04/02/autism-awareness-day-2015/2015-04-02T13:37:09+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/03/27/a-couple-of-hockey-lifers/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ryan-sharks-hat-msg.jpgryan-sharks-hat-msgComing soon to a Sharks game near you.2015-03-27T13:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/03/23/the-art-of-not-giving-a/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/open-hockey.jpgopen-hockeySomewhere out there is Ryan, playing open hockey on Saturday night.2015-03-24T01:16:03+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/02/04/highlights-from-three-years-of-blogging/2015-02-04T19:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/02/02/iii-years-makes-it-a-tradition/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/malcolm-butler-interception.jpgmalcolm-butler-interceptionMalcolm Butler, a little-known, little-thought-of player, makes the biggest play of the NFL season.2015-02-02T18:02:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/01/26/this-post-brought-to-you-by-snowpocalypse-2015/2015-01-27T00:54:52+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/01/21/for-the-mighty-if-i-could-go-back/2015-01-22T05:04:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/01/14/all-on-his-own/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ryan-wrestling.jpgryan-wrestlingRyan prepares for his first wrestling match2015-01-14T21:44:46+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/01/07/this-is-what-happiness-looks-like-redux/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0717.jpgVeronica and Ryan at the NHL Winter ClassicVeronica and Ryan at the Winter Classic. This picture says it all. https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0716.jpgNHL Winter Classic at Nationals ParkThe 2015 NHL Winter Classic, from my vantage point.2015-01-08T19:14:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2015/01/05/its-the-little-things/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0718.jpgRyan at the Winter ClassicRyan at the NHL Winter Classic in Washington, D.C. -- one of the many things that has happened since my last post. 2015-01-08T19:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/12/22/dear-suzanne-again/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_2728.jpgFeatured Image -- 5197https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_27281.jpgIMG_27282014-12-22T16:25:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/12/17/a-spectrum-as-wide-as-the-human-experience/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/color-spectrum.jpgcolor-spectrumThe spectrum is very wide. Is it possible we're all on there somewhere?2014-12-17T15:49:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/12/15/a-christmas-miracle/2014-12-20T20:52:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/12/10/a-fragile-calm/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/maskedmarvels.jpgmaskedmarvelsProof that you can find anything on the Internet: The book that inspired me to be a major-league catcher -- for all of 10 minutes.2014-12-10T16:31:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/12/08/average-people-dont-get-this-far-in-life/2014-12-08T13:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/12/02/miracles-in-motion/2014-12-03T16:54:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/11/24/technology-is-cool/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sharks-playlist.jpgsharks-playlistThe playlist from a recent San Jose Sharks game at SAP Center arena.2014-11-26T00:11:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/11/21/becoming-oneself/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/foo-fighters-dave-grohl.jpgfoo-fighters-dave-grohlDave Grohl of the Foo Fighters. Thanks for the inspiration, Dave.2014-11-21T17:22:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/11/17/the-power-of-words/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/power_of_words.jpgPower_of_WordsFile:Power of Words by Antonio Litterio.jpg - Wikimedia Commons2014-11-17T14:44:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/11/14/and-then-he-dropped-the-mic/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/kanye-mic-drop.gifkanye-mic-dropHow I felt about Ryan's essay2014-11-19T14:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/11/05/so-much-to-say/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/report-card-bear.jpgreport-card-bear2014-11-06T03:24:40+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/30/a-sign-of-belonging/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hockey-team-jacket.jpghockey-team-jacketWhat's the significance of a team jacket? Belonging.2014-10-31T17:15:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/27/thirteen-words-that-saved-the-day/2014-10-30T16:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/20/chasing-perfection/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sharks-rangers-selfie.jpgsharks-rangers-selfieWith Ryan, still smiling despite the result, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sharks-at-devils.jpgsharks-at-devilsRyan during the Sharks-Devils game Saturday night.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ryan-pavelski.jpgRyan and Joe PavelskiRyan was complemented on his jersey choice by Joe Pavelski.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ryan-wingels-thornton-marleau.jpgryan-wingels-thornton-marleauFrom left, Tommy Wingels, one super-happy Ryan, Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau - photo taken in New Jersey last October.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ryan-rusanowksy.jpgryan-rusanowksyRyan and Sharks radio announcer Dan Rusanowskyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pavelski-jersey-post.jpgpavelski-jersey-postRyan's Joe Pavelski jersey, newly modified.2014-10-22T14:51:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/17/photo-friday-sharknado-3/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3279.jpgIMG_3279Hey Jumbo - Ryan is ready to watch you play this weekend.2014-10-17T13:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/15/goals-his-vs-ours/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/city-on-the-horizon.jpgcity-on-the-horizon2014-10-15T20:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/13/and-we-danced/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/867841883.gifDennis Norfleet, y'allDennis Norfleet. (gif courtesy of mgoblog.com)2014-10-16T19:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/08/the-meaning-of-a-picture/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141004_184550.jpgMichigan at RutgersMichigan at Rutgers, minutes before kickoff (photo by Ryan)2014-10-09T13:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/06/postscript-we-went-because-of-course-we-did/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3255.jpgIMG_3255At Rutgers-Michigan game2014-10-06T14:27:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/10/02/why-i-will-go/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hawaii-road-trip-1998.jpghawaii-road-trip-1998Until Michigan plays in Japan, this is the longest roadie I'll ever take.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/morris-tweet.jpgmorris-tweetIt hasn't been a good week for Michigan athletics.2014-10-04T00:22:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/29/for-the-love-of-attending-the-game/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/metlife-stadium-selfie.jpgmetlife-stadium-selfieThe Jets lost, but Ryan remained engaged -- and optimistic -- throughout.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/metlife-selfie-field.jpgmetlife-selfie-fieldMetLife Stadium selfies are becoming a thing for us.2014-09-29T17:56:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/26/taking-a-step-back/2014-09-26T14:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/22/the-best-birthday-yet/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/birthday-party-cake.jpgbirthday-party-cakeRyan prepares to blow out the candles on his cake.2014-09-23T13:06:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/19/a-life-of-good-works-unfinished/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/raise-a-glass.jpgraise-a-glassHere's to you, friend.2014-09-22T19:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/17/calm-amid-the-chaos/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/birthday-cake.jpgbirthday-cakeHappy birthday, Ryan!2014-09-17T13:35:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/10/on-this-is-why/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/thisiswhy.jpgThis is why2014-09-10T13:59:31+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/08/guest-post-this-is-why/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/high-school-hockey.jpghigh-school-hockeyA high-school hockey game. NOTE - image from google images. It is not a picture of L.'s son.2014-09-10T20:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/05/progress-vs-development/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dsc01212.jpgRyan's first first day of schoolRyan, on the occasion of his first first day of school in 2003.2014-09-10T14:36:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/09/03/chasing-cars/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/not-gonna-cry-roy.jpgnot-gonna-cry-royI'm not gonna cry Roy! (click photo for the reference from the 1996 film Jerry Maguire).2014-09-10T14:38:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/08/29/island-time/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ryan-beach-pano.jpgryan-beach-panoThis. This is why you take the trip to a place like Ocracoke.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ryan-ferry.jpgryan-ferryRyan on the ferry ride to Ocracoke. A long way from the streets of New York Cityhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/golf-cart-selfie.jpggolf-cart-selfieNavigating the island in our killer golf cart. All it needed were some flames on the sides.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ocracoke-lighthouse.jpgocracoke-lighthouseRyan and Riley at the Ocracoke Lighthousehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/british-cemetery.jpgbritish-cemeteryhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ryan-riley-waves-ocracoke.jpgryan-riley-waves-ocracokeNo boogie boards? No problem.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ferry-sunset.jpgferry-sunsetThe sun sets over our ferry ride back to Hatterashttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ocracoke-endless-beach.jpgocracoke-endless-beachThe beaches on Ocracoke are certainly worth the trip2014-09-10T14:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/08/27/life-viewed-through-a-repetitive-lens/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ryan-friend-surfing.jpgryan-friend-surfingRyan (right) accepts surfing "lessons" from a friend he met on vacation.2014-08-29T13:46:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/08/13/stickhandling-in-place/2014-08-13T16:26:12+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/08/11/spontaneity-is-for-us/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/kickoff.jpgkickoffThe Colts and Jets line up for kickoff -- and we were there to see it. Not that missing kickoff would have been a big deal...https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/moon-over-metlife.jpgmoon-over-metlifeBecause I'm artsy, I call this one "moon over MetLife"https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/metlife-selfie.jpgmetlife-selfieJust a nice night out at MetLife. But you and I know it's bigger than that.2014-08-29T21:52:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/08/06/take-me-out-to-the-ballgame/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/somerset-patriots.jpgsomerset-patriotsIt's a beautiful night for a ballgame in Somerset.2014-08-07T07:21:41+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/08/04/just-a-bit-outside/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/wall-street-journal-article.jpgwall-street-journal-articleRyan's camp was written up in today's Wall Street Journalhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ryan-base-ball-play-by-play.jpgryan-baseball-play-by-playThe leading autism expert in our house.2014-08-04T17:37:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/30/pass-the-telescope/2014-08-04T13:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/28/stick-and-puck/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo15.jpgGetting ready for stick and puck sessionRyan and I getting ready for stick and puck at the local rink on Saturday. (No, I am not wearing a Rangers jersey!)2014-07-31T12:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/23/empathy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10400269983_6c6783c19b_o.pngFive Seconds of SummerThe inclusion of this photo of "5SOS" should improve my site's traffic among tween girls. (Photo from Flickr)2014-07-23T13:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/21/bonding-without-speaking/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ryan-subway-yankeegame.jpgryan-subway-yankeegameOn our way to Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Ryan's iPod makes such trips much easier.2014-07-23T20:59:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/18/photo-friday-how-we-roll/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140718-171633-62193694.jpg20140718-171633-62193694.jpgOn a walk with Ryan2014-07-18T21:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/16/summer-progress-report/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ryan-camp-nyc.jpgryan-camp-nycCatching up with Ryan on his camp outing to New York City.2014-07-17T15:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/14/all-in/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/broadcast-booth.jpgbroadcast-boothRyan is getting ready for his turn in the baseball broadcast booth the only way he knows how -- by going all-in.2014-07-16T12:08:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/11/photo-friday-assistant-coach-ryan/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ryan-asst-coach.jpgryan-asst-coachRyan looks on in his role as assistant coach.2014-07-11T20:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/09/always-have-a-goal/2014-07-10T19:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/07/02/teenage-rebellion/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cam00015.jpgCAM00015Don't blame me -- I didn't buy it for him!2014-07-10T17:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/06/27/dear-wipeout/2014-07-02T14:17:15+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/06/25/cool-at-13-adrift-at-23-2/2014-06-26T13:53:09+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/06/23/progress-in-a-picture/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ryan-ipad-dog.jpgryan-ipad-dogThis scene would have been unthinkable a few years ago.2014-06-26T14:14:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/06/20/supporting-the-troops/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/support-our-troops.jpgsupport-our-troopshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/support-troops-ribbon.jpgsupport-troops-ribbon2014-06-26T16:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/06/16/torn/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ryan-watches-game-4.jpgryan-watches-game-4Ryan makes himself comfortable on our neighbor's couch for Game 4https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/imag0122.jpgRyan watches Game 4Ryan makes himself comfortable on our neighbor's couch for Game 42014-06-26T14:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/17/a-safe-space/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/storm-shelter-sign.gifStorm-Shelter-SignRight this way to safety.2014-06-13T15:51:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/06/06/autism-affinities-project/2014-06-08T13:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/06/02/the-progress-is-all-around-us/2014-06-26T14:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/30/another-for-him-or-for-me-moment/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ryan-hockey-stats-interview.jpgryan-hockey-stats-interviewRyan, discussing his affinity for hockey stats2014-05-31T23:22:04+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/28/climbing-in-to-his-affinity/2014-05-28T18:50:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/23/some-words-matter-more-than-others/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/all-the-presidents-men2.jpgall-the-presidents-men2What would these two think of the Washington Post article?2014-05-31T23:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/21/you-lost-me-at-hyperbole/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hyperbole.jpghyperbole2014-05-21T18:07:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/16/social-currency-on-his-feet/2014-05-16T19:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/14/work-product/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ryan-at-the-computer.jpgryan-at-the-computerThere's a look. This is not it.2014-05-15T12:19:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/09/water-without-lemon/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ice_water_with_lemon.jpgIce_water_with_lemonDon't try to sneak this past Ryan.2014-05-09T14:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/07/my-traveling-companion/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ryan-shoots-hoops.jpgryan-shoots-hoopsRyan puts up a shot at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ryan-and-kd.jpgryan-and-kdRyan compares his wingspan to Kevin Durant at the Basketball Hall of Fame.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ryan-dad-ahl-game.jpgryan-dad-ahl-gameWith Ryan at the Springfield Falcons game. It was easy.2014-05-14T15:39:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/05/theres-a-future-in-this/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/four-goals-seven-shots.jpgfour-goals-seven-shotsThe Providence Bruins scored four goals on their first seven shots. I found this unusual. Not Ryan.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/march14-2008-scoreboard.jpgmarch14-2008-scoreboardBuffalo 7, Carolina 1. The proof of Ryan's amazing powers of recall is just a click away.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/march14-2008-boxscore.jpgmarch14-2008-boxscoreProof of Cam Ward's tough night -- and Ryan's astounding memory.2014-05-05T19:34:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/05/01/game-7-in-two-facebook-posts/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/screen-shot-2014-05-01-at-10-43-45-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-05-01 at 10.43.45 AMA post from this blog's Facebook page that reads, "Well, that did not go well." Yes, I used the word "well" twice in a six-word sentence. It was 1 a.m.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/screen-shot-2014-05-01-at-10-44-06-am.pngScreen Shot 2014-05-01 at 10.44.06 AMImage is of a second post on the blog's Facebook page that reads, "Update: lots of anger and cursing when Ryan went to bed at 1 am. Lots more when he got up before 7. But when it was time to get dressed, he put on a San Jose Sharks shirt. You can disappoint him and make him angry, but you cannot change his love for that team."2014-05-01T15:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/29/hope-and-game-seven/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sharks-kings-handshake.jpgsharks-kings-handshakeThere will be one of these tonight. Which team will be smiling? Which team will be disappointed?2014-04-30T16:14:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/28/for-the-love-of-air-jordans/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/velcro-orthopedics.jpgvelcro-orthopedicsSometimes we let Ryan have his way, sometimes we intervene. We weren't sending him to middle school in these.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/air-jordans.jpgair-jordansThese have suddenly become the object of Ryan's desire. Does that represent progress? The answer is complicated.2014-04-28T21:20:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/25/i-am-ordering-hear-me-roar/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ryan-riley-times-square.jpgryan-riley-times-squareMy Shark and Devil take in the sights in Times Square2014-04-28T21:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/23/lullaby-and-goodnight/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/u2_october.jpgU2_OctoberOne of Ryan's current favorites. 2014-04-25T03:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/21/people-who-matter-jim-the-pizza-guy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ryan-pizza.jpgryan-pizzaThis is Ryan's ideal meal.2014-04-21T13:30:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/18/happy-anniversary-2/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/weddingrings.jpgWedding Rings2014-04-19T17:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/16/memories-are-what-matter/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/marty-waves-goodbye.jpgmarty-waves-goodbyeOur view of Martin Bredeur's probably New Jersey farewell2014-04-16T20:44:50+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/11/thank-you-notes-ryan-style/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ryan-and-sharkie.jpgryan-and-sharkieRyan with his newest Sharks good-luck charmhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/thank-you-note.jpgthank-you-noteRyan's thank you note has a style all his own2014-04-12T18:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/09/todays-post-is-brought-to-you-by-the-letter-f/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/brought-to-you-by-the-letter-f.jpgbrought-to-you-by-the-letter-FCan't believe Cookie Monster hasn't eaten it yet.2014-04-10T21:27:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/07/the-drop-off/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dad-ryan-train-msg.jpgdad-ryan-train-msgI love being your Dad AND your friend. But about that second role? I'm happy to step aside.2014-04-09T14:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/04/02/autism-awareness-day-2014/2014-04-14T21:44:50+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/31/basketball-enemies-parenting-teammates/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/nik-stauskas-dunk.jpgnik-stauskas-dunkThis photo really doesn't have anything to do with the post. It's just my favorite moment of yesterday's game.2014-04-09T14:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/28/an-extraordinary-gesture/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sam-tageson-overwhelmed.jpgsam-tageson-overwhelmedThe story of Sam Tageson and the San Jose Sharks deserves a retelling.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/tageson-demers.jpgtageson-demersSharks defenseman Jason Demers lets Tageson know that he belongshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/tageson-sharks-head.jpgtageson-sharks-headTageson takes the ice through the shark head2014-03-30T21:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/26/the-gathering-storm/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/stl-tor-shots-boxscore.jpgstl-tor-shots-boxscoreThe red circles mean uh oh. Or do they?2014-03-26T13:48:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/24/making-the-team/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rink-photo-tryouts.jpgrink-photo-tryoutsSomewhere out there: Ryan prepares for his tryout.2014-03-25T20:55:48+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/19/iep-day/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140319-083030.jpgRyan in Sharks Head Hat2014-03-19T22:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/15/ryan-on-the-sharks-hompeage/2014-03-21T00:15:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/14/early-signs-revisited/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo7.jpgBlueberry mini muffinsBlueberry mini muffins: A rare treat (for me), but not for Ryan.2014-03-22T01:01:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/12/people-who-matter-joe-the-barber/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ryan-joe-haircut.jpgryan-joe-haircutRyan gets a haircut from Joe the barber. 2014-03-13T16:15:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/28/all-great-hockey-stories-happen-in-philadelphia/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2328.jpgPatrick Marleau high fiveRyan get's a high five from Patrick Marleauhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2332.jpgA high five from Joe Thorntonhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2335.jpgRyan-thornton-jerseyThe back of Ryan's jersey would look very different by the end of the day.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2344.jpgSharks-practice-selfieWatching the Sharks practice with Ryanhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2356.jpgRyan and Joe ThorntonRyan meets Joe Thornton in Philadelphia last year.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2357.jpgJoe Thornton signs Ryan's jerseyRyan getting the one autograph he wanted mosthttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2380.jpgRyan get his jersey signedWe're running out of room!https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_2382.jpgRyan's new-look jerseyRyan's new-look jersey2014-03-17T19:24:13+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/10/the-right-choice/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7fzaw.gifRyan-celebratesRyan is the one throwing his equipment off and taking off running2014-03-13T15:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/07/ryans-wish/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo1.jpgHeritage ClassicHockey: Yeah, it's kind of a big deal in Canada.2014-03-10T13:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/03/05/being-a-sports-fan-is-inherently-social/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bucco-bruce.jpgLars TateThis uniform inspired fear in ... no one. But as a seven-year old, I love it. https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bucs-new-unis.jpgbucs-new-unisThe unveiling of these, ahem, reminded me of just how social being a sports fan can be.2014-03-05T15:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/24/im-still-learning/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/icy-side-walk.jpgicy-side-walkThe reason for this photo will become clear later in the post. (photo from edgarsnyder.com)2014-02-28T17:03:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/21/a-prescription-for-hockey/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hockey-rx12.jpghockey-rx1(Text reads "Please excuse [Ryan] from school 2/21 to watch the f###ing hockey game. As you know, he's a good G## D###ed American"2014-02-24T21:20:42+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/19/olympic-spirit/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/miracle-on-ice.jpgmiracle-on-iceThe Miracle On Ice -- one of the enduring images of my childhood.2014-02-24T20:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/12/its-the-thought-that-counts/2014-02-12T22:53:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/10/i-can-see-clearly-now/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sharks-cup.jpgsharks-cupRyan's favorite cup -- for water, not juice.2014-02-10T14:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/31/a-time-to-brag/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ryan-dad-yankee-stadium-selfie.jpgryan-dad-yankee-stadium-selfieSkating with Ryan at Yankee Stadiumhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rangers-isles-yankee-stadium.jpgrangers-isles-yankee-stadiumThe Rangers and Islanders got Yankee Stadium warmed up for Ryan and I on Wednesday night.2014-02-07T15:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/07/dont-call-it-a-comeback/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/llcoolj.jpgllcooljExtra credit if you get the reference. Mom and Dad, you can Google the title of the post.2014-02-07T14:35:30+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/05/dont-talk-to-ryan-about-curling/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/olympic_curling_vancouver_2010_crop_sweeping.jpgCurlingIs this a sport or a household chore? Ryan has an opinion.2014-02-08T23:53:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/02/03/xiii-years-in-the-making/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/seattle-seahawks-beat-denver-broncos-super-bowl-xlviii-1w600h425.jpgseattle-seahawks-beat-denver-broncos-super-bowl-xlviii-1.jpg?w=600&h=425The Super Bowl stunk. But it was still one I'll remember.2014-02-03T16:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/20/its-a-tradition/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ryan-riley-dad-nyi.jpgryan-riley-dad-NYIWith Ryan and Riley and Nassau Coliseum, Jan. 2014https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0217.jpgMLK Day Game 2009Our first MLK Day outing, 2009. It doesn't feel like that long ago, but pictures would suggest otherwise.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img00107-20100118-1541.jpgMLK Day Game, 2010Back to the Nassau Coliseum, this time to see the Devils, 2010.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0087.jpgMLK Day Game, 2012Our last MLK day trip came two years ago. What memories will today bring? 2014-02-01T16:10:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/29/hockey-skates-as-a-metaphor-for-life/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/devils_tower_crop.jpgDevils TowerAchieving something small can feel like having climbed this.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-2.jpga job well doneA job well done, five years and more in the making.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-1.jpgskate tyingRyan, hard at work on his hockey skates2014-01-30T01:08:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/24/news-flash/2014-01-25T01:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/15/this-moment-brought-to-you-by-technology/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sj-sharkie-slapshot.jpgsj-sharkie-slapshotSlapshot (left) and SJ Sharkie (right): no longer roommates2014-01-16T01:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/13/awareness-still-needed/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/these-forms-suck.jpgthese-forms-suckQ: Does this form suck? A: Yes. Yes it does.2014-01-13T17:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/10/memory-in-microcosm/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nhl-scores-11-24-10.jpgnhl-scores-11-24-10Did you know the Capitals, Devils and Sharks all won on Nov. 24, 2010? Ryan did.2014-01-10T14:34:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/08/reading-for-pleasure/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sjs-joke-book.jpgsjs-joke-bookAbsent from the cover: one of those gold foil award badges.2014-01-08T16:57:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/06/motivation/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dad-41-jersey.jpgdad-41-jerseyMy personal ball hockey "jersey," and it's proud designer.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ryan-shovelling.jpgryan-shovellingIs that my son ... shoveling? 2014-01-06T22:02:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2014/01/04/like-son-like-father/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neil-bighouse-ice1.jpgneil-bighouse-iceThat's me on the left. Not a bad day at the office.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neil-smile-mask.jpgneil-smile-maskhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neil-bighouse-ice.jpgneil-bighouse-iceNot a bad day at the office.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/neil-bighouse-ice-zoom1.jpgneil-bighouse-ice-zoom12014-01-06T19:10:41+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/20/merry-stress-mas/2013-12-20T23:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/18/to-protect-or-stand-down/2013-12-18T21:24:40+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/16/show-me-a-good-loser/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/scoreboard-blowout.jpgscoreboard-blowoutWe've seen a lot of scores that look like this. Learning to deal with them has not been easy for Ryan2013-12-18T21:18:55+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/13/were-talking-about-practice/2013-12-13T15:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/11/the-bet-take-two/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/respectthestim.jpgrespectthestimSorry, Jess. I did not ask permission to steal this. I hope you don't mind2013-12-11T20:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/09/grounded/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cancelled.jpgcancelledWelcome to my nightmare.2013-12-18T21:03:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/04/theres-two-of-you-now/2013-12-04T14:48:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/12/02/scenes-from-a-long-weekend/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dr-skippy-mug1.jpgdr-skippy-mugRyan poses for his mug shot as the Evil Dr. Skippy. https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/riley-njdevil-ryan.jpgriley-njdevil-ryanOne of the highlights of our weekend.2013-12-02T14:55:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/27/thankful/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131126-205551.jpg20131126-205551.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131126-204924.jpg20131126-204924.jpg2013-11-27T14:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/25/keeping-it-clean/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dad-penalty-box.jpgdad-penalty-boxFILE PHOTO: I have spent plenty of time in the penalty box, but thankfully, not last night.2013-11-25T16:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/22/a-break-in-routine/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ryan-waffles.jpgryan-wafflesCan you spot the difference?2013-11-25T16:03:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/19/back-on-the-horse/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ryan-back-at-practice.jpgryan-back-at-practiceSomewhere in that group - Ryan, back at practice.2013-11-21T18:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/18/shelter-in-the-storm/2013-11-19T13:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/15/this-is-how-we-should-talk-about-autism/2013-11-20T20:34:13+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/13/living-not-existing/2014-09-06T20:07:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/11/fall-break/2013-11-11T14:13:24+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/08/concrete-thinking-meets-current-events/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/0703_large.jpgPete Rose - Gambling July 3, 1989X 38494credit: Mickey Pfleger - assignI'm hoping to forestall Ryan's Pete Rose moment as long as possible.2013-11-08T14:12:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/06/whats-that-song-about/2013-11-06T13:26:30+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/04/what-i-will-remember/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/metlife-jets.jpgmetlife-jetshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jets-saints-flag.jpgjets-saints-flagSunday was all about Saints-Jets. And a really big flag.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dad-ryan-jetsgame1.jpgdad-ryan-jetsgame1I'll be honest. Attending games with Ryan is more rewarding than I ever could have imagined.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dad-ryan-jetsgame2.jpgdad-ryan-jetsgame2Late in the game now, and the Jets are winning. That smile! I can never get enough of that smile.2013-11-18T21:04:39+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/11/01/the-joy-of-blending-in/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20131101-183310.jpg20131101-183310.jpg2013-11-04T14:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/30/questioning-the-path/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/photo5.jpgphoto(5)My companion for last Friday's college doubleheader. Did I do the right thing?2013-11-04T14:39:09+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/28/meeting-marty/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-27-443267582944.jpg2013-10-27-443267582944With Riley at the Oktoberfest event. No Marty ... yet.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-27-4971912975629.jpg2013-10-27-4971912975629Riley finally met her idol back in October.2013-10-28T21:08:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/25/we-interrupt-our-regular-posting-schedule/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20131025-165722.jpg20131025-165722.jpg2013-10-25T21:01:31+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/23/achievement-sought/2013-10-24T13:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/21/translating-the-world-you-see/2013-10-21T18:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/18/the-best-text-of-all/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ryan-text-can-we-play.jpgryan-text-can-we-playThere's no way I was saying no to this text.2013-10-19T17:44:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/16/does-there-always-have-to-be-a-but/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10255323755_d5fb2814a2_b.jpgRyan and Dad at Penn StateObligatory.2013-10-17T14:59:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/14/iron-man/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10255229284_9aae20931b_b.jpgBeaver StadiumOur Saturday Night destination: Beaver Stadiumhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10255328355_e4c4b6bea7_o.jpgWith Ryan at the gameIt was a brutal loss for Michigan at Penn State in 2013. Was I upset? Not a chance.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10255323226_d2a9302caa_b.jpgRyan in front of the scoreboardRyan cheers on the Wolverines from high up in the end zonehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10255322575_4cf3088244_b.jpgRyan in the stadiumBeaver Stadium is really surrounded by nothinghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10255431733_96a77ff8ee_b.jpg10255431733_96a77ff8ee_bhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/10255320315_4c2d71415c_b.jpgtailgating outside the stadiumTailgating with Ryan outside the Stadium, surrounded by friendly Penn State fans.2014-02-26T17:36:03+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/11/its-still-progress/2013-10-11T13:43:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/09/the-angels-you-need/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/hockey-practice.jpghockey-practiceSomewhere in there: Ryan, working his (butt) off during his second practice of the day.2013-10-09T13:55:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/07/the-sharks-and-the-dvr/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/scan-131006-0001.jpgScan-131006-0001Ryan left himself instructions before bed, so as not to ruin the score of the Sharks game.2013-10-07T17:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/04/drop-the-puck/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1292901_560873753961824_38957801_o.jpgOur BrickOur family's brick outside the Prudential Center2013-10-07T17:40:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/10/02/progress-of-body-and-mind/2013-10-04T13:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/30/when-the-pieces-fall-into-place/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_1884.jpgIMG_1884Living2013-10-01T16:47:46+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/27/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/teamwork.jpgteamworkIt seemed like an appropriate image for this post.2013-10-01T16:49:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/23/hail-to-the-victor-me/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dad-ryan-stadium.jpgdad-ryan-stadiumWith Ryan at the Michigan-UConn game in 2013https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-hail.jpgryan-hailRyan sings "Hail to the Victors" with enthusiasmhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/michigan-playing-lousy.jpgmichigan-playing-lousy"Dad, when is Michigan going to start playing better?"https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/view-at-rentschler.jpgview-at-rentschlerThe view from our seats. Michigan fans everywhere.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-michigan-truck.jpgryan-michigan-truckPosing in front of the Michigan football equipment truck.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-dad-tailgate.jpgryan-dad-tailgateTailgating with Ryan outside Rentschler Field Saturday night.2013-09-25T14:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/20/timelines-what-timelines/2013-09-20T19:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/18/the-seeds-of-self-advocacy/2013-09-18T16:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/16/a-picture-is-worth-1000-clues/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-bday-sharks-bed.jpgryan-bday-sharks-bedIf Ryan's room gets any more Sharks-themed, I'm going to have to put in ice.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-bday-sharks-cake.jpgryan-bday-sharks-cakeObligatoryhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-bday-hockey.jpgryan-bday-hockeyBackyard hockey with cousins and friendshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sharks-panorama.jpgsharks-panoramaThis gift was Ryan's favorite. It should have been obvious.2013-09-16T20:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/13/ignoring-not-ignorance/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-ocean-2012-2013.jpgryan-ocean-2012-2013Ryan contemplating the ocean (2012, left); Ryan enjoying the ocean (2013, right). Notice the difference?2013-09-13T13:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/11/remembering-911-ryans-way/2013-09-12T14:20:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/12/postscript-ryans-911-ceremony/2013-09-12T21:39:50+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/09/flipping-the-script/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ryan-riley-soccer.jpgryan-riley-soccerOnce the crisis passed, Ryan and Riley spent some of their final moments of summer break playing soccer in the backyard.2013-09-11T15:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/06/finding-connection-in-the-box-score/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/tiger-redsox-box.pngtiger-redsox-boxWhat was so interesting about this game that my son thought to look at it?2013-09-12T21:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/04/not-little-things/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lets-go-sharks.jpglets-go-sharksRyan added his own special touch to Riley's door.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/riley-door.jpgriley-doorRiley's door, decorated with inspirational quotes.2013-09-11T15:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/09/02/happy-labor-day/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sabres-sand-dune.jpgsabres-sand-duneA sign that, though it's technically still summer, hockey season approaches. (Found this hat sitting atop the highest sand dune in the Outer Banks).2013-09-04T14:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/30/the-flexibility-games/2013-09-04T14:41:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/28/the-top-bunk/2013-09-04T17:01:12+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/26/self-awareness-cuts-both-ways/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ryan-friend-ocean.jpgryan-friend-oceanRyan and his friend from vacation in the ocean.2013-09-19T03:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/23/no-education-on-vacation/2013-08-23T13:24:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/21/ryan-are-you-coming/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ryan-friend.jpgryan-friendRyan, trailed by his new friend2013-08-22T18:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/19/deck-waffles/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/deck-view.jpgdeck-viewRyan's view while eating deck waffleshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/deck-waffles.jpgdeck-wafflesGentlemen, we have deck waffles.2013-08-20T14:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/16/vacation-ambition/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1001.jpgRyan and Riley and Dad in the moutainsThis photo was one of the few good things to come from our New Hampshire trip.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/rainbow_panorama.jpgrainbow_panoramaOn the first day of our first trip to the Outer Banks, we saw this. I think I decided right then and there we would never vacation anywhere else.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_0373.jpgRyan in his NHL bedAll it took was a set of NHL sheets to turn Ryan back into a happy child2013-08-17T03:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/14/something-was-different/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/post-game-ice-cream.jpgpost-game-ice-creamRyan (still clutching his trophy) discusses the championship game with his teammates over post-game ice cream. 2013-08-14T20:29:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/12/a-spontaneous-outing/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/outside-yankee-stadium.jpgoutside-yankee-stadiumRyan outside our Yankee Stadiumhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/studying-standings.jpgstudying-standingsRyan studies the baseball standings on the trainhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/subway-yankee-stadium.jpgsubway-yankee-stadiumYankee Stadium subway stophttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/waiting-for-train.jpgwaiting-for-trainWaiting for the train to take us to New Yorkhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dad-ryan-yankee-stadium.jpgdad-ryan-yankee-stadiumLivinghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ryans-tv-picture.jpgryans-tv-pictureRyan wasn't sure this was his ideal way to watch a game.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/view-from-our-seats.jpgview-from-our-seatsOur destination on Saturday - Yankee Stadium2013-08-12T20:12:42+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/09/photo-friday-smiles/2013-08-14T20:28:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/07/i-love-the-sound-of-laughter-in-the-morning/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc00413.jpgSerious RyanThis face shows up in a lot of old photos. What were you trying to tell us? https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc01197.jpgRyan (left) and Riley)We have a lot of shots of Ryan (left) smiling too, but somehow I don't remember these as much.2014-03-21T11:28:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/05/while-he-looks-ahead-ill-stay-right-here/2013-08-06T14:42:55+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/08/02/summers-second-half/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/img_1595.jpgryan-riley-pollRyan and Riley enjoying the pool2013-08-02T17:05:26+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/31/recall-vs-understanding/2013-07-31T13:20:52+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/29/how-they-help-each-other/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/stuffed-cow.gifstuffed-cowRyan was nice enough to loan Riley the stuffed cow. But what does she do for him? 2013-07-30T20:30:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/09/now-thats-a-celebration/2013-07-26T17:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/26/a-smile-you-can-see-through-his-mask/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-smile-mask2.jpgryan-smile-mask2When I think of my son playing hockey, THIS, is the image I want to recall.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-mask-smile1.jpgryan-mask-smile1.jpgWhen I think of my son playing hockey, THIS, is the image I want to recall.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-smile-mask3.jpgryan-smile-mask3Look closely -- there's a smile you can see right through his facemask.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-makes-save.jpgryan-makes-saveRyan battles to make a save during his street-hockey debut in goal.2013-07-30T20:30:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/24/hidden-rules-and-the-si-cover-jinx/2013-07-25T07:07:40+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/22/anything-for-the-team/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-in-goal.jpgryan-in-goalRyan, tending goal in practice Sunday2013-07-23T23:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/19/the-gift-of-focus/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wipeout-big-balls.jpgwipeout-big-ballsWiping out on the Big Red Balls is never not funny2013-07-19T13:05:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/17/from-a-tweet-to-the-pages-of-si/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan_winter_classic_done.jpgryan_winter_classic_doneCelebrating Ryan's triumphant day at the Winter Classic in the dressing room.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/riley-dad-big-chill.jpgriley-dad-big-chillWith Riley at the "Big Chill at the Big House," Michigan Stadium, 2010. Another moment that would have qualified for the meme.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-in-si.jpgryan-in-siMy son, in the pages of SI. Yes, this really happened (click to enlarge)2013-07-30T20:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/15/the-ipad-went-unused/2013-07-15T14:48:38+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/12/lessons-in-obnoxiousness/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/obnoxious.jpgObnoxiousA google image search for 'obnoxious' reveals some interesting results. (image from activerain.com)2013-07-12T19:25:52+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/10/waiting-for-a-friend/2013-07-11T15:53:11+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/08/boys-night-at-the-rink/2013-07-09T19:23:43+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/05/satisfying-the-bet/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bet-game-color-guy.jpgbet-game-color-guyHello, I'll be your color analyst this evening. Ryan got mad at me for wearing the crazy Sharks hat because TV announcers are not supposed to be "for" one of the teams. What can I say? I was intimated by the Joe Thornton Fathead.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hockey-guys-bet-game.jpghockey-guys-bet-gameRyan, controlling the action and calling the play-by-play. He has his roster sheets, goal light and spotlight at the ready.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hockey-guys-line-change.jpghockey-guys-line-changeI love the amount of detail Ryan puts into his Hockey Guys games. Here the "Ducks" (in white) have dumped the puck into the "Sharks' " (in yellow) end, and both teams head to the bench for a line change. https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bet-game-roster-sheet-2.jpgbet-game-roster-sheet-2And here's the Sharks roster sheethttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hockey-guys-celebrate-win.jpghockey-guys-celebrate-winMore detail, plus some of the tools of the trade. After the game ends, the Hockey Guys "Sharks" gather around their goalie to celebrate, just like real hockey guys do. Behind, Ryan's flashlight -- used to put a "spotlight" on the goal-scorer, the goal light, and the Sharks roster sheet. Who said kids on the spectrum don't have imaginative play? https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/giant-scoreboard-end-1st.pnggiant-scoreboard-end-1stThe score at the end of one, courtesy of the Giant Scoreboard iPad app. I wanted something with penalty times and shots on goal, which lead me to ...https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/game-summary.jpggame-summaryThe game summary, courtesy of the Hockey Scoreboard app (I downloaded it after the first period, which is why there are no stats for the first. Ryan was not pleased with this inaccuracy).https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hockey-scoreboard-final.jpghockey-scoreboard-finalThe final score, courtesy of the Hockey Scoreboard app.2013-07-11T13:58:33+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/03/a-quick-study/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-text-ryan-ipad.jpgryan-text-ryan-ipadSomeone stole our water, and Ryan's not happy about it!https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryan-text-veronica-phone.jpgryan-text-veronica-phoneI'd say he's got the hang of it2013-07-05T14:07:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/07/01/among-his-people/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/riley-ryan-street-hockey.jpgriley-ryan-street-hockeyRyan taunts Riley with a "Maarrrrrty ... Maarrrrrty" chant as she tends goal outside the NHL Draft.2013-07-02T13:17:12+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/28/it-takes-a-village/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ryan-c-street-hockey.jpgryan-c-street-hockeyRyan plays hockey with my replacement.2013-07-03T19:31:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/26/the-bet/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ryan-dad-facetime.jpgryan-dad-facetimeFaceTime with Ryan. He's smiling because he's telling me about "the bet."2013-06-26T14:58:09+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/24/saying-goodbye-to-elementary-school/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/riley-elementary-school-grad.jpgriley-elementary-school-gradRiley receives congratulations from her fifth-grade teacher2013-07-03T19:32:26+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/20/does-she-know/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/child-rolling-car.jpgchild-rolling-carIt took me all of 10 seconds to find this photo by searching 'autism child rolling car'. (image from autism45.wordpress.com)2013-06-20T13:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/17/the-one-who-isnt-here/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/td-garden-zam-gate2.jpgtd-garden-zam-gate2The Zamboni gate at TD Garden - where Ryan got his ride 2 1/2 years ago.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/td-garden-zamboni-gate.jpgtd-garden-zamboni-gateThe Zamboni gate at TD Garden - where Ryan got his ride 2 1/2 years ago.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/neil-at-td-garden.jpgneil-at-td-garden2013-06-18T05:38:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/16/repost-fathers-day-hockey-in-paradise/2013-06-16T13:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/14/the-series-concludes/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ryan-dad-street-hockey-series.jpgryan-dad-street-hockey-seriesRyan and I after concluding our series.2013-06-15T00:07:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/12/grammar-lesson-with-dj-ryan/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/car-radio-changing-stations.jpgcar-radio-changing-stationsWay too much of this whenever Ryan sits up front.2013-06-15T00:35:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/10/hes-a-hockey-player/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130610-114001.jpg20130610-114001.jpg2013-06-10T20:21:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/07/guest-post-a-letter-of-thanks/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130607-082553.jpg20130607-082553.jpg2013-06-10T13:21:03+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/05/at-the-movies/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130605-082718.jpg20130605-082718.jpg2013-06-05T15:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/06/03/lessons-in-losing/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dad-12-ryan-1-boxscore.jpgBoxscore from a recent gameRyan produces one of these after every game we play. He wasn't happy about this one.2013-06-05T15:20:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/31/foreshadowing/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/neil-stanley-cup.jpgneil-stanley-cupGetting reacquainted with an old friend.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/scan-130526-0005.jpgNeil and the Stanley CupAt that Hockey Hall of Fame, early 1980shttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc00848.jpgAngellic DevilOne of my all-time favorite photos of Ryan. He was two, knew nothing of hockey, and yet -- we somehow caught this image of him in a Devils jersey, looking like an angel as the sunlight creates a halo effect.2013-05-31T21:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/29/possibility-and-heartbreak/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/logan-couture-tweet.jpglogan-couture-tweetSharks forward Logan Couture sums it up on Twitter, just moments after the Game 7 loss to the Kings.2013-05-29T20:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/27/ryan-watching-the-sharks/2013-05-27T15:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/22/in-need-of-a-reminder/2013-06-05T16:06:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/20/pleading-the-fifth/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bill-of-rights.gifbill-of-rightsHe was listening. I know I shouldn't be surprised, but I am.2013-05-21T16:04:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/17/a-tale-of-two-concerts/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ryan-spring-concert.jpgryan-spring-concertIf this photo was any good at all, you could see there was no distress on Ryan's face. But, you'll just have to take my word for it.2014-04-07T20:45:12+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/15/microscopes-vs-telescopes/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/caps-road-trip-2012.jpgcaps-road-trip-2012Ryan and I, making memories, 2012.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/caps-road-trip-2013.jpgcaps-road-trip-2013Ryan and I, making memories in 2013.2013-05-21T16:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/13/everyone-has-a-plan/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mike-tyson-knockout-punch.jpgmike-tyson-knockout-punch"Everyone has a plan. Until I punch them in the mouth." True words from Mike Tyson.2013-05-14T16:15:38+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/10/if-i-could-i-would-let-it-go/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/u2-bono-bad-live-aid.jpgu2-bono-bad-live-aidU2's Bono sings "Bad" during the 1985 Live Aid concert. (image from U2start.com)2013-05-10T16:41:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/03/once-more-unto-the-breach/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bigproblem.jpgbigproblemLet's see, 14 plus 27 equals ... HOLY #$%@ they're on pace for 60.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/habs50sog.jpghabs50sogWay too close for comfort.2013-05-10T15:51:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/08/youre-on-notice/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/youre-on-notice.jpgyoure-on-noticeStandardized Tests, you're on notice!https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/curve-chart.jpgcurve-chart... instead of like this, which is more typical.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fever-chart.jpgfever-chartLife has looked like this lately ...2013-05-12T02:01:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/06/on-the-road-again/2013-05-10T14:52:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/05/01/perfectly-imperfect/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ilanders.jpgilandersMaybe the imperfections are the point.2013-05-01T15:31:47+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/29/a-simple-request/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/street-hockey-net.jpgstreet-hockey-netThis was waiting for me when I got home Friday.2013-04-30T10:14:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/26/bittersweet-sendoff/2013-04-27T15:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/24/back-from-the-brink/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wile-e-coyote-and-road-ru-010.jpgWile E Coyote and Road RunnerIn this scenario, the Road Runner is the Florida Panthers, Ryan is Wile E Coyote, and the cliff is 10 shots on goal.2013-04-25T13:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/22/return-to-the-rock/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hey-you-suck1.jpghey-you-suck1Ryan does the goal song chant with a friend at a in April, 2013.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hey-you-suck2.jpghey-you-suck2There were a lot of these on Saturdayhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/back-at-the-rock.jpgback-at-the-rock2013-04-24T15:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/19/the-kindness-of-strangers/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bostonstrongribbon.jpgBostonStrongRibbonI didn't have an image to illustrate this post. This one feels appropriate.2013-04-22T20:30:39+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/17/alphabet-soup/2013-04-22T17:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/15/chirping-from-a-bike/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kid-riding-bike.jpgkid-riding-bikeJust picture this kid yelling "hey, look at me!" (note: Not Ryan)2013-04-17T16:34:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/12/the-shoe-on-the-other-foot/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shoes-on-the-other-foot.jpgShoes-on-the-other-footA google image search for "shoe is on the other foot" produces some interesting results. (image from http://beforeitsnews.com)2013-04-18T13:31:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/10/hockey-frenemy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/frenemy.giffrenemy(Image courtesy of http://libertadfilipinas.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/frenemy)2013-04-12T13:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/08/stolen/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shots-on-goal.pngshots-on-goalShots on goal totals like these can make watching a game a trying proposition for Ryan.2013-04-10T13:33:24+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/05/autism-something-month/2013-04-10T13:36:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/03/sports-go-better-with-family/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/trey_burke_shot.jpgtrey_burke_shotYes, this shot went in. It's not even from the game I wrote about. I just wanted an excuse to post it. Go blue!https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/empire-state-bldg-liub-pano.jpgempire-state-bldg-liub-panoThis is a really awesome photo I took, if I do say so myself!2013-04-03T16:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/04/01/ready/2013-05-08T03:40:38+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/29/iep-week/2013-11-14T03:06:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/27/an-unstoppbale-duo/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ryan-dad-hockey.jpgryan-dad-hockeyRyan and I on the bench together. The smiles say it all.2013-03-27T21:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/25/swoopdie-swoopdie-goals/2013-03-27T18:19:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/20/a-passion-reignited/2013-03-20T19:39:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/19/the-greatest-goal-of-all-time/2013-03-20T12:07:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/18/dancing-man/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ryan-dancing.jpgryan-dancingRyan (the tall one in the center) and Riley (far left) dancing up a storm.2013-03-19T12:52:52+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/15/dear-anxiety/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/anxiety-stress-ball.jpganxiety-stress-ballI need one of these this morning.2013-03-18T01:46:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/13/i-need-a-nap/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tbl-shots-hooray.jpgtbl-shots-hoorayMajor crisis averted.2013-03-14T19:20:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/11/championship-sunday/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ryan-riley-trophy.jpgryan-riley-trophyLiving.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trophy-close-up.jpgtrophy-close-upThis really happened. It's important for me to remember that.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ryan-coachm-trophy.jpgryan-coachm-trophyRyan and Coach M after the championship game and the trophy presentation2013-03-12T12:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/08/a-word-about-order/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/left-turn-only-sign.gifLeft Turn OnlyTurn left to maintain order.2013-03-08T22:19:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/06/waffle-free-wednesday/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ryan_bagel.jpgryan_bagelThis qualifies as news in my house.2013-03-07T19:28:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/04/another-spin-of-the-medication-wheel/2013-03-06T18:06:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/03/01/score-one-for-riley/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/riley-tom-jerry-mistake.jpgriley-tom-jerry-mistakeSay what? That's not right. Or Wright.2013-03-05T21:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/27/hockey-season-in-review/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ryan-hockey-lurking2.jpgryan-hockey-lurking2Among many other lessons, Ryan has learned that being in the right place at the right time leads to success.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ryan-hockey-lurking1.jpgryan-hockey-lurking1No, this is not a copy of the first photo. Ryan always sets up by the net and looks for rebounds.2013-02-28T18:53:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/25/an-assist-from-an-old-teammate/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/riley_fireworks.jpgriley_fireworksPostgame fireworks take some of the sting out of a Devils loss for Riley2013-02-28T18:01:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/20/the-stealth-honor-student/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/honor-student.jpghonor-studentLast year we found this stuffed in Ryan's backpack. This year he's far more interested -- and invested -- in his academic success.2013-02-28T17:58:04+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/18/white-vans-and-shots-on-goal-3/2013-02-28T17:55:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/15/between-now-and-then/2013-02-28T17:44:31+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/13/cars/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/stuart-duncan-fb-cover.jpgstuart-duncan-fb-coverThe cover photo on Stuart Duncan's Facebook page got me thinking.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ryan-blocks-note.jpgryan-blocks-noteAt the prompting of Veronica, Ryan left a note on his "map" of his bus route, made of blocks.2013-02-14T16:11:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/11/buckle-up-for-a-bumpy-ride/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/nhl-officials-huddle.jpgnhl-officials-huddleOur family needs one of these huddles this morning. (image from www.flickr.com)2013-02-11T19:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/08/a-three-for-one-deal-at-the-doctor/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/doctorsoffice.jpgdoctorsoffice2013-02-08T14:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/06/happy-blogiversary-to-me/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/firstbirthdaycake.jpgfirstbirthdaycake2013-02-09T13:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/04/the-arc-of-a-football-season/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ravens-confetti-superbowl.jpgNFL: Super Bowl XLVII-Baltimore Ravens vs San Francisco 49ersCelebrating amidst the confetti in New Orleans2013-02-04T17:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/02/01/when-you-cant-fix-it/2013-02-01T13:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/30/words-of-wisdom/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/elevators-stairs-success.jpgelevators-stairs-successImage from http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com2013-01-30T18:10:04+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/28/a-weekend-close-to-perfect/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ryan-dad-hockey.jpgryan-dad-hockeyRyan and I cross paths between gameshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/riley-zamboni.jpgriley-zamboniRiley up on the Zamboni, preparing for her ride.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/riley-zamboni-ride.jpgriley-zamboni-rideRiley goes for a ride around the Prudential Center ice. https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/riley-marty.jpgriley-martyThis is, hands down, one of my favorite pictures I have ever taken.2013-02-01T19:47:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/25/anxiety-please-stay-away/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nametag.pngnametagimage courtesy of nametag.me2013-01-25T17:06:43+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/23/mostly-wordless-wednesday-devils-game-night/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ryan-dad.jpgryan-dadRyan had plenty of nerves during the game, mostly about being out late on a school night. But he managed to overcome them enough to enjoy himself.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/riley-dad.jpgriley-dadRiley was happy with the result.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/east-champs-banner.jpgeast-champs-bannerThe Devils earned their newest banner last season.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ryan-sharks-hat.jpgryan-sharks-hatRyan wore his Devils jersey, but also wanted to represent the Sharkshttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ryan-riley-cheer.jpgryan-riley-cheerRyan and Riley react to the first Devils goal of the nighthttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lets-go-devils.jpglets-go-devilsPreparing for the season's first "Hey, you suck!" chant. https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/intros.jpgintrosThe Devils players are introduced before their home opener.2013-01-25T16:46:39+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/21/hockeyisback/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ryan-sharks-opener.jpgryan-sharks-openerYou may find it odd to stand for the national anthem of a game you're watching on TV, but Ryan does not.2013-01-21T19:42:27+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/18/a-plea-to-nhl-teams/2013-01-18T17:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/16/anxiety-pays-a-visit/2013-01-16T14:46:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/14/a-little-perspective/2013-01-14T01:18:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/11/hey-now-youre-an-all-star/2013-01-11T16:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/09/he-understands-do-i/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ryan-goal-letter.jpgryan-goal-letterRyan's recent "goal letter."2013-01-10T18:28:58+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/07/game-on/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lockout_ends_at_the_rink.jpglockout_ends_at_the_rinkI think it's fitting that this is how I experienced the end of the NHL lockout.2013-01-07T23:40:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/04/new-years-resolutions/2013-01-21T18:32:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2013/01/02/a-blog-is-born-in-philadelphia/2013-01-02T20:52:38+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/28/time-well-spent/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ryan-hockey-tournament.jpgryan-hockey-tournamentRyan prepares to watch a game -- as only he can.2012-12-28T16:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/24/tis-the-season-for-sharing/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ryans_sports_illustrated.jpgryans_sports_illustratedRyan's version of Sports Illustrated, along with the real thing.2013-01-21T18:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/21/what-ryan-worries-about/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/flag_half_staff.jpgflag_half_staff2012-12-21T15:50:13+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/19/what-i-worry-about/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/newtownmemorial.jpgConnecticut School ShootingA woman puts a photo of a child on a makeshift memorial in the Sandy Hook village of Newtown, Conn., as the town mourns victims killed in a school shooting, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)2012-12-19T17:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/17/a-hockey-spirit-renewed/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ryan_penalty_box.jpgryan_penalty_boxRyan watches the action from the penalty box.2012-12-17T17:34:47+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/14/tales-from-the-recycle-bin/2012-12-16T14:47:21+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/12/a-pleasant-non-surprise/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ryan_before_concert.jpgryan_before_concertRyan, ready for his concert2012-12-14T16:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/10/oh-christmas-tree/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/christmas_tree.jpgchristmas_treeThe finished product.2012-12-16T14:45:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/07/connecting-with-cousins/2012-12-16T14:44:39+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/05/mr-and-mrs-fix-it/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/filenotfound404.jpgfilenotfound404Uh oh.2012-12-05T12:58:00+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/12/03/how-not-to-travel/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121130-131655.jpg20121130-131655.jpg2012-12-03T12:07:43+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/30/a-text-from-ryan/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121129-161545.jpg20121129-161545.jpg2012-11-30T20:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/28/tom-rinaldi-made-me-cry-again/2013-04-16T19:08:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/26/thanksgiving-family-football/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/touch_football.jpgtouch_footballA family touch football game on Thanksgiving (note: not my family). Image from Newsday.com2012-11-27T12:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/21/medication-frustration/2012-11-21T16:33:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/19/marry-land-and-ill-annoy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/flags.jpgMarryland and IllannoyMarryland and Illannoy2012-11-19T16:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/17/finding-the-good-in-a-meltdown/2012-11-17T17:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/14/thank-you-jeff-kinney/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/diary_of_a_wimpy_kid_third_wheel.jpgdiary_of_a_wimpy_kid_third_wheelThe reason for all the excitement in our house yesterday2012-11-14T20:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/12/sharing-a-moment/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/watching_football.jpgwatching_footballHow we spent our Sunday afternoon.2012-11-14T13:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/09/a-picture-is-worth/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/iphotologo.jpgiPhotoLogoiPhotohttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/iphoto_icon.pngIPhoto_Icon2012-11-14T13:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/07/a-word-about-intolerance/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/cursing.jpgcursingcursing2012-11-14T13:48:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/05/very-very-attractive-girls/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/20121105-0826331.jpg20121105-082633.jpg2012-11-14T13:50:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/11/02/sunday-the-rest-of-the-story/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ryan_football_guys.jpgryan_football_guysThis is becoming a familiar scene at our house.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ryan_sidelines.jpgryan_sidelinesHey Dad, this is pretty cool.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mark_sanchez.jpgmark_sanchezMark Sanchez jogs by. Ryan would be booing him by halftime.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dolphin_up_close.jpgdolphin_up_closeHow close did we get to the Miami Dolphins? This close.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ryan_neil_sidelines.jpgLiving.Posing with Ryan on the sidelines, pregame.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ryan_neil_game.jpgryan_neil_gameAt the Jets-Dolphins game with Ryan, way back on Sunday, pre-Sandy.2012-11-14T13:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/31/hurricane-sandy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sandy1.jpgsandy1A tree rests on a house in my neighborhood.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sandy2.jpgsandy2Streets all over are blocked by fallen trees.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sandy3.jpgsandy3More trees downhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sandy4.jpgsandy4This branch did some damage on the way down.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sandy5.jpgsandy5More trees down2012-10-31T20:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/29/not-your-average-sunday/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_second_goal.jpgryan_second_goalRyan buries a rebound for his second goal.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_first_goal.jpgryan_first_goalRyan taps in a loose puck at the far post to score his first career goal.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_goal_pucks.jpgryan_goal_pucksCelebrating at home with his milestone pucks2012-11-02T22:23:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/26/sometimes-youre-the-windshield/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/windshieldbug1.jpgwindshieldbug1Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug (image from Joni Daniels)2014-11-05T21:26:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/24/silver-linings/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/silver_lining.jpgsilver_liningEvery cloud has a silver lining (image form constructionweekonline.in)2012-10-27T21:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/22/sign-of-the-times/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nfl_com_highlights.jpgnfl_com_highlightsMaybe Ryan is serious about this Jets thing.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_watching_highlights.jpgryan_watching_highlightsRyan watching highlights on my laptop. Nothing unusual about that ... or is there?2012-10-22T13:53:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/19/at-a-medication-crossroads/2012-10-20T18:16:03+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/17/diary-of-a-cool-kid/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/diary_cool_kid.jpgdiary_cool_kidA page from the finished product of "Diary of a Cool Kid"2014-02-26T16:49:09+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/15/a-day-with-gang-green/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_stadium.jpgRyan poses in the stadiumRyan barely wanted to take his eyes off the field long enough to pose for this shot.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_dad_stadium.jpgEnd of gameAs the game wound down, Ryan and I were still enjoying ourselves.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/stadium.jpgRyan and DadA self portrait of Ryan and I in the stadium.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_watches.jpgRyan watching the gameThe stands have started to file out, but Ryan is still watching intently.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/parkinglot.jpgTailgatingRyan and I tailgate in the MetLife Stadium parking lot.2012-10-17T17:01:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/12/wrenches-big-and-small/2012-10-17T17:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/10/life-a-progress-report/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/progress_report_l.jpgProgress_ReportTime for one of these.2012-10-17T17:04:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/08/for-him-or-for-me/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_dad_mascot.jpgryan_dad_mascotThanks for sharing this journey with us. That includes you, N.J.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_and_mascot.jpgryan_and_mascotRyan managed to pause his "game" long enough to take a picture with N.J. Devilhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_and_dad.jpgryan_and_dadI had to talk Ryan into taking this shot. I'm glad I did.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_heads_up_ice.jpgryan_heads_up_iceAfter the "face off," Ryan heads up ice.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_skating_playbyplay.jpgryan_skating_playbyplayRyan skates while doing play-by-play from his imaginary game.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ryan_cutting_in_on_goal.jpgryan_cutting_in_on_goalRyan cuts in on "goal" and prepares to "shoot"2012-12-16T16:18:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/05/romney-and-ryan/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/romney_ryan_2.jpgromney_ryan_2The Romney-"Ryan" ticket2012-10-06T23:39:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/19/no-more-mr-nice-guy/2012-10-03T16:58:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/03/sleep-that-fickle-beast/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/peaceful_planet_aquarium.jpgFisher Price Peaceful Planet AquariumThis device was a life-saver. I eventually bought two.2012-10-09T12:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/10/01/concern-for-cundiff/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/billy_cundiff_washington_redskins.jpgBilly CundiffWashington's Billy Cundiff lines up for the game-winning kick -- and redemption. (Getty Images)2012-10-03T13:45:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/28/the-computer-on-the-shelf/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/mac_mini_dresser.jpgMac MiniRyan's Mac Mini sits on my dresser, where it can't do any more harm.2012-10-01T17:12:03+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/26/thats-better/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sales-productivity-voicemail.jpgsales-productivity-voicemail2012-10-04T21:53:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/24/my-companion-my-scorekeeper/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/scoresheet.jpgscoresheetRyan's score sheet from the game2012-09-24T12:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/21/in-praise-of-small-victories/2012-09-23T01:31:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/17/at-the-intersection-of-hockey-and-politics/2012-09-21T14:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/14/what-the-bus-didnt-carry/2012-09-17T14:42:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/12/a-new-perspective/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/20120912-083342.jpg20120912-083342.jpg2012-09-12T13:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/10/its-the-logistics/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ryan_winter_classic.jpgryan_winter_classicThis day was perfect in so many ways. And imperfect in one.2012-09-12T02:33:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/about/2014-07-18T18:08:28+00:00weekly0.6https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/07/ryan-in-his-own-words/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ryan_self_description_essay.jpgryan_self_description_essayRyan, doing it better than anyone else could.2012-09-23T19:43:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/05/what-the-bus-carries/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/ryan_gets_on_bus.jpgryan_gets_on_busRyan prepares to step on to the bus -- and in to the unknown.2012-09-09T15:47:43+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/09/03/well-there-was-this/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tj_yeldon_vs_michigan.jpgTJ_Yeldon_vs_MichiganThere was an awful lot of this on Saturday night.2012-09-05T21:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/31/a-new-cure-for-boredom/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wii_sports_resort_island.jpgWii Sports Resort islandRyan and I spent some quality time at the Wii Sports Resort.2012-08-31T21:55:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/29/vacation-part-two-let-the-games-begin/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120829-081445.jpgCatch to ShootLiving.2012-08-29T16:58:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/27/vacation-part-one-going-home/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120827-081323.jpg20120827-081323.jpg2012-08-28T13:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/24/do-you-believe-in-miracles-yes/2012-09-02T04:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/22/the-end-of-the-internet/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/web_surfing_history.jpgweb_surfing_historyRyan's Web surfing history from a recent day.2012-08-28T02:56:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/20/the-name-game/2012-08-20T19:18:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/17/a-favorite-football-team/2012-08-28T13:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/15/i-wish-i-had-a-different-brain/2012-08-16T14:16:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/13/daddy-daughter-day/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lsc5.jpglsc5Observing the new World Trade Center from Liberty State Park.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lsc4.jpglsc4Climbing through the tunnels simulating the life of an underground rodent.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lsc3.jpglsc3Riley walks out on an i-beam, learning what it feels like to be an iron worker.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lsc2.jpglsc2Observing the New York City skyline from the museum's observation deck.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/lsc1.jpglsc1Riley attempts the rock wall at the Liberty Science Center.2012-08-28T13:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/10/a-championship-season/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/streethockeychamps.jpgstreethockeychampsRyan (12) celebrates his championship with his teammates.2012-08-14T15:04:38+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/06/celebrating-a-remarkable-mind/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2kstandings.jpg2KstandingsAttention 2K Sports! Ryan would like you to know that Nashville belongs AHEAD of Colorado.2012-08-10T14:17:16+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/08/when-i-grow-up/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mars-curiosity-celebration.jpgmars-curiosity-celebrationA proud moment for all space nerds.2012-08-10T14:27:04+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/03/have-some-fun-out-there/2012-08-03T22:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/08/01/the-summer-of-responsibility/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/table.jpgtableNo complaints from Ryan, so no complaints from me.2012-08-01T15:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/30/camp-a-progress-report/2012-07-30T16:18:59+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/27/mini-golf-and-a-memory/2012-07-30T13:19:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/25/another-coach-who-gets-it/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/street_hockey_rink.jpgstreet_hockey_rinkTuesday night at the street-hockey rink2012-07-26T12:37:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/23/an-eye-for-detail/2012-07-24T11:21:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/20/well-that-stunk/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/flyers.jpgFlyers Suckin case anyone thought I was making it up (keep reading and click to embiggen). I don't know who this guy was, but 24 years later, he helped put Ryan to bed.2012-07-20T23:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/18/the-signs-of-progress-are-there/2012-07-18T14:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/16/getting-it-perfect/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/boxscore.jpgboxscoreRuined. But not for the reason you think.2012-07-16T13:48:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/13/the-piggyback-bandit-a-cautionary-tale/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sherwin.jpgsherwinSherwin Shayegan, trying to fit in the only way he knows how.2012-07-14T13:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/11/learning-to-be-an-advocate/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ryan_riley_mascot.jpgryan_riley_mascotThe smiles were a nice gift, but it was the lesson learned that made the trip worth it.2012-07-12T00:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/09/dont-call-me-buddy/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fan_ejected.jpgfan_ejectedHey buddy, it's time to go.2012-07-09T13:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/06/having-the-talk/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120706-080402.jpg20120706-080402.jpg2012-07-08T15:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/07/02/waiting-for-marty/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/marty_2pad_stack.jpgmarty_2pad_stackMarty makes one of his patented "two-pad stack" saves.2012-07-03T17:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/30/cursing-and-gravity/2012-06-30T16:02:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/27/ryan-on-youtube/2012-07-02T17:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/25/something-new/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/arcade.jpgarcadeTrying something new at the arcade. This is not small.2012-06-25T16:23:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/22/deja-vu/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2012_nhl_draft.png2012_NHL_Draft2012-06-24T14:29:14+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/20/future-goals/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/yearbook.jpgyearbookRyan's yearbook entry. In case you were wondering, his favorite saying comes from Florida Panthers' backup goalie Scott Clemmensen.2012-06-23T00:23:27+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/18/fathers-day-hockey-in-paradise/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thelook.jpgthelookParadisehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/wagonpull.jpgwagonpullDoing the wagon-pull drillhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/waving.jpgwavingWaving to Veronica and Rileyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/happy.jpghappyThis is what happy looks likehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/family.jpgfamilyGetting ready to take the ice2012-06-18T16:48:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/15/this-is-hard/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/hockeyscrum.jpghockeyscrumLife in our house can feel like this at times.2012-06-15T21:44:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/13/so-much-i-want-to-tell-you/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0537.jpgStanley CupThis never gets oldhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/quick-brodeur.jpgquick-brodeurJonathan Quick and Martin Brodeur after Game 6.2012-06-15T13:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/11/time-for-one-more-memory/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0473.jpgGame 3Lasers at Staples Center before Game 3https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0440.jpgGame 2Prudential Center, just before Game 22012-06-11T19:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/08/not-going-gently/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/riley_njd.jpgriley_njdhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/henriqugoal.jpghenriqugoal.jpg2012-06-08T15:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/06/seasons-end/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_0488.jpgIMG_0488This made my day.2012-06-08T01:25:42+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/04/guest-post-melrose-saves-a-meltdown/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/20120604-141122.jpg20120604-141122.jpg2012-06-06T12:19:50+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/06/01/the-roller-coaster-thing/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rollercoaster.jpgrollercoaster2012-06-04T11:46:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/30/this-is-what-autism-looks-like/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fraudstamp.giffraudstamp2014-04-07T21:07:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/28/this-is-what-happiness-looks-like/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_0414.jpgIMG_0414After Game 6 against the Rangers.2012-05-28T22:26:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/25/are-you-kidding-me-universe/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/flashlight.jpgflashlight2012-05-25T21:48:01+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/23/memorial-day/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120523-082710.jpg20120523-082710.jpg2012-05-23T16:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/21/decoder-rings/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120521-081316.jpg20120521-081316.jpg2012-05-21T17:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/19/our-hockey-rooting-interests-explained/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/all30logos.jpgNHL Team Logos2012-05-21T12:43:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/18/of-special-education-and-taxes/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120517-082232.jpg20120517-082232.jpg2012-05-18T21:25:36+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/16/just-a-little-patience/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120516-082850.jpg20120516-082850.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120516-082831.jpg20120516-082831.jpg2012-05-17T14:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/14/mothers-day-according-to-ryan/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120514-081411.jpg20120514-081411.jpg2012-05-15T09:37:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/11/whats-in-a-nickname/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120511-083802.jpg20120511-083802.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120511-083522.jpg20120511-083522.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120511-083426.jpg20120511-083426.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120511-083316.jpg20120511-083316.jpg2012-05-11T17:27:04+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/09/reality-bites/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120509-082617.jpg20120509-082617.jpg2012-05-09T13:13:31+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/08/road-trip/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pregame1-e1336451007340.jpgpregame1In our seats at Verizon, ready for the game to begin.2012-05-09T02:06:58+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/07/the-wordpress-dog-ate-my-homework/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/postgame.jpgpostgameCaps win, 3-2. Smiles all around.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pregame.jpgpregameRyan and I before Rangers@Caps Game 4 in Washington.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/autographs.jpgautographsMy attempt to show Ryan and Holtby in the same shot. I'm not quitting my day job.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/seaofred.jpgseaofredVerizon Center in Washington is a sea of red before the puck drop in Game 4.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/holtby.jpgholtbyHow close did we get to the players? This close. Caps goalie Braden Holtby.2012-05-07T23:18:37+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/18/happy-anniversary/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/weddingrings.jpgWedding Rings2014-04-18T12:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/04/another-case-of-mistaken-identity/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120504-082110.jpg20120504-082110.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120504-082051.jpg20120504-082051.jpg2012-05-04T14:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/05/02/getting-what-you-ask-for/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bart-simpson-generator.gifbart-simpson-generatorClick to generate your own Simpsons chalkboard quote.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120502-085047.jpg20120502-085047.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120502-084945.jpg20120502-084945.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120502-084517.jpg20120502-084517.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120502-084306.jpg20120502-084306.jpghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/20120502-084154.jpg20120502-084154.jpg2012-05-02T17:20:13+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/30/knowing-when/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120430-083607.jpg20120430-083607.jpg2012-05-02T13:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/27/spreading-the-worry-around/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/kids_train.jpgkids_trainMy commuting companions yesterday. Notice how engaged they are with me. Not.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/devilswin.jpgdevilswinRiley celebrates the Devils' double-OT win in Game 7.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/isitover.jpgisitoverWatching Brodeur and the Devils in a late-night playoff game.2012-04-27T15:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/25/sometimes-you-just-gotta-say/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hair_painting1.jpghair_paintingRiley gets her hair painted Devils red before Game 6.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/street_hockey_ryan.jpgstreet_hockey_ryanRyan (in Parise jersey) mans the nethttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/street_hockey_riley.jpgstreet_hockey_rileyRiley plays street hockey outside the arena.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/riley_jumbotron.jpgriley_jumbotronRiley makes her sixth appearance on the Jumbotron2012-04-30T14:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/23/spontaneity-not-for-us/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/watching_hockey.jpgwatching_hockeyRyan watches his Sharks attempt to stay alive Saturday night.2012-04-23T17:57:35+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/20/thats-playoff-hockey/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120420-0827101.jpg20120420-082710.jpg2012-04-22T22:50:17+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/16/back-to-school/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/streethockey.jpgstreethockeyYeah, I gave it the Instagram treatment.2012-04-20T22:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/13/playoff-time-is-family-time/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/photo.jpgSharks Headhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/233_609013664593_4433_n.jpgHockeypalooza Part 1https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/233_609013674573_2259853_41948655_4718_n.jpgHockeypalooza, Part 22012-04-14T13:26:22+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/11/and-the-vezina-trophy-goes-to/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120411-083413.jpg20120411-083413.jpg2012-04-13T12:20:19+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/09/a-hockey-family/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120409-090159.jpg20120409-090159.jpg2012-04-09T18:46:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/06/mission-accomplished/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ryan_sharks_caps.jpgWatching the SharksRyan, with Slapshot and Sharkie, watches his favorite team wrap up a playoff berth.2012-04-06T22:52:32+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/04/gone-celebratin/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/cup_winners.jpgcup_winnersOffice Champs! (Actually, this was from my first 'cup' win, two years ago. Did I mention I've won it twice in three years?2012-04-04T21:06:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/04/02/autism-awareness-day/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120402-085135.jpg20120402-085135.jpg2012-04-02T13:55:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/30/one-in-eighty-eight/2012-03-30T22:14:44+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/28/a-case-of-mistaken-identity/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/o-e-l.jpgOliver Ekman-LarssonNot Osama bin Laden2012-03-28T12:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/26/milestone-pucks-a-lesson-in-inclusion/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/first_assist.jpgfirst_assistLivinghttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gerve-puck.jpgGerbeThis scene is repeated in a lot of NHL dressing rooms.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bourdon_550.jpgBourdonYet another milestone puck, marked in Sharpie.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/agordpuck.jpgAndrew GordonAre you noticing a trend here?2013-02-08T16:48:08+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/23/a-good-day/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/twowheels.jpgtwowheelsRiley, up on two wheels for the first time. Summer, 2011.2012-03-23T23:36:53+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/21/lets-evaluate/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iepforaspergerschild.jpgIEPReused from last year's IEP post. I love this shirt.2012-03-24T13:53:57+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/19/when-a-hockey-metaphor-goes-too-far/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/screen-shot-2012-03-18-at-6-52-13-pm.pngNHL Play-by-PlayOfficial play-by-play from a recent NHL game. As the highlighted text shows, players do shoot wide. A lot. Ryan is right again.2012-03-19T19:41:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/16/chirping-and-skating-away-7/2012-03-16T23:10:48+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/14/an-open-letter-to-the-san-jose-sharks/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/standings.pngstandingsUmm, can we talk about this?2012-03-20T13:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/12/comfort-zones/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/comfort-zone.jpgcomfort-zone2012-03-13T13:31:20+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/09/reordering-his-own-world/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/zam4.jpgZamboni RideGetting ready for his post-game Zamboni ride in Boston. It was only 2 1/2 years ago but he looks sooooo much younger.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/zam2.jpgZamboni Ride"I was checking the out-of-town scores!" Well, duh.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/zam1.jpgZamboni RideHey kid, whatcha looking at2012-03-12T13:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/07/wave-hockey/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wave_hockey.jpgwave_hockeyPreparing to play Wave Hockey, Summer 20112012-03-08T16:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/05/its-all-in-the-details/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ryan_watching_wc.jpgryan_watching_wcDistracted? No. Multi-tasking2012-03-05T19:01:34+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/03/02/you-cant-judge-a-book-by-its-cover/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ryan_hustles.jpgRyan HustlesRyan (#26) hustles back on defense.2012-03-03T13:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/29/take-two-of-these-and/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/847652.jpgclockWay too much time staring at this last night.2012-03-01T14:04:18+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/27/out-of-the-mouths-of-babes/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_0469.jpgsweepGetting a broom out to celebrate a playoff sweephttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/higgins-2-jpeg.jpgChris HiggensChris Higgens, a good sport.2012-02-29T00:32:45+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/24/what-is-a-butt-kick/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/screen-shot-2012-02-24-at-7-12-40-am.pngCaps-Pens Game 7, 2009Not a good night for the Washington Capitals (image courtesy of NHL.com)2014-02-26T20:45:41+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/22/the-downside-of-a-hockey-obsession/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/390876_10150410935213717_27174578716_8524628_678821473_n.jpgGlobetrottersThis is how kids are supposed to react to the Globetrotters (note: not my child)2012-02-23T17:12:27+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/20/of-rivals-and-rivalries/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/td_garden.jpgTD_gardenGetting ready to watch the Bruins from TD Garden.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/teal_room.jpgteal_roomI pity the person that has to cover these walls with a neutral color.2012-02-27T16:25:29+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/17/hockey-weekend-across-america/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/skate_at_the_rock.jpgskate_at_the_rockSharing an NHL rink with my kids. Does it get any better than that?2012-02-17T16:30:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/15/get-your-facts-right/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/phx_min_sked.jpgphx_min_skedThe standings don't linehttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/joseback.jpgjosebackYou didn't really think you were going to get that mistake past my kid, did you? (image "borrowed" from checkoutmycards.com)https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/josefrontbig.jpgjosefrontbigJust another hockey card (image "borrowed" from checkoutmycards.com)2013-08-06T16:24:54+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/13/grand-adventures-part-2/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/11532_968650025443_2259853_52970509_3277024_n.jpgHockey GuysThe Hockey Guys come with us everywhere.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/11532_968649970553_2259853_52970500_7061371_n.jpg11532_968649970553_2259853_52970500_7061371_nhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/11532_968649965563_2259853_52970499_2805425_n.jpgMichigan StadiumMe, smiling after a Michigan loss? Something special must have happened.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/11532_968649945603_2259853_52970495_48410_n.jpgThe VictorsOf the thousands of pictures I've taken of Ryan, this might be my favorite. For the reason why, keep reading.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/11532_968649915663_2259853_52970491_4263485_n.jpgJoe Louis ArenaWas this really just four years ago? So much has changed -- besides Ryan's hair.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/9023_955380088503_2259853_52439386_2829256_n.jpg9023_955380088503_2259853_52439386_2829256_n2012-02-15T18:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/10/grand-adventures-part-1/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc01197.jpggo blue2014-05-14T13:51:49+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/06/grandpa-i-feel-like-a-star/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/6630727999_f08c153a0f_b1.jpgLeaving the IceHis day's work done, T heads for the dressing room.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/first_time_hockey.jpgfirst_time_hockeyWe've come a long way from this.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/first_time_skating.jpgfirst_time_skatingRyan's first time skating. It doesn't just feel like a lifetime ago. It was.https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/nhlwc.jpgRyan at the Winter ClassicLiving2014-06-23T17:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/02/07/alex-has-to-see-me/https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/n2259853_41143336_68071.jpgAlex has to see meDad, Alex has to see me in his jersey!https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/n2259853_41143337_7086.jpgat the gameJust a normal familyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/n2259853_41143333_59292.jpgn2259853_41143333_5929https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/n2259853_41143333_59291.jpgn2259853_41143333_5929https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/n2259853_41143336_6807.jpgn2259853_41143336_6807https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/n2259853_41143333_5929.jpgSmithsonianCan you tell which smile is real, and which is forced?https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/20120207-081159.jpg20120207-081159.jpg2012-02-10T00:10:33+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/2012/01/31/welcome-to-p-and-pp/2012-02-09T14:11:33+00:00monthlyhttps://pucksandpuzzlepieces.com/a-note-about-names/2012-02-06T14:03:24+00:00weekly0.6https://pucksandpuzzlepieces.comdaily1.02017-05-02T14:43:08+00:00