Yesterday my co-worker Erin gave my family an AWESOME gift — a hockey helmet worn by one of the Portland Pirates players (#16 Simon Ferguson) and signed by each team member!

The kids – especially L – were THRILLED when I showed it to them at home.

Of course L. had to wear it around the house for a while, which forced G. to follow her so she could try to decipher the signatures.

Now we have to find place of honor in our house for this prized possession … and count down the days until opening night of the 2007-08 season.

147 days, 7 hours, 51 minutes, and 35 seconds

Go Pirates!