Sports – Page 16 – M. Sullivan Photography

Sebastian celebrated his 9th birthday this past Saturday. The following is a recap of his day.

9:00 am – Wake up and have breakfast.

9:30 am – Open presents from family.

Gift- Monsters vs. Aliens DVD — Gift - Monsters vs. Aliens DVD

Gift - New Pillow (Requested by Sebastian)

Gift - New Bike Helmet (To Match New Used Bike Received Last Month) — Gift - New Bike Helmet (To Match New "Used" Bike He Received Last Month)

10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Hang out and enjoy birthday gifts. Have lunch with family.

1:00 pm – Uncle John, Aunt Denise and cousin Katelyn stop by with a gift and card.

1:30 pm – Head over to Morley Park Fall Festival. Enjoy activities and food.

2:45 pm – Head home and enjoy time with Daphne. Take her for a walk. Throw ball around with Dad.

4:00 pm – Mail carrier delivers a package from Nana and Papa. Tear open box and find cool new sweatshirt, T-shirt, Vikings cap and winter hat inside. Model new stuff for Mom, Dad and Sophia. Pose for photo.

5:00 pm – Anxiously await arrival of friends for birthday party.

6:00 pm – Friends arrive for party. Enjoy pizza and soda. Play Wii games. Pose for group picture.

Kids Wearing New UMD Hockey Caps - Thanks Mom & Dad!

6:45 pm – Depart the house for DECC to watch UMD hockey game.

7:07 pm – UMD game begins against British Columbia.

7:50 pm – Head over to DECC Business Office between periods. Have cake, open gifts.

8:00 pm – Photo op with Zamboni.

8:10 pm – Watch game from UMD band seats right behind goal. No band this night as they were at UMD football game earlier in day.

8:40 pm – Head to concession stand to pick up Kiddie Combos.

8:45 pm – Still at concession stand getting Kiddie Combos (x6) and miss announcement over loud speaker “Happy 9th Birthday Sebastian Sullivan”.

8:50 pm – 9:30 pm – Watch final period of game. Bulldogs – 4, British Columbia – 0. Head over to visitor area and slap hands with British Columbia players as they head to locker room.

9:35 pm – Stop for more photos before leaving DECC.

UMD Bulldogs And Fans — UMD Bulldog Hockey Fans

9:50 pm – Arrive home with buddies for sleepover. Play Wii games, Playstation and pool.

11:30 pm – Get ready for bed, pull out sleeping bags and put in Monsters vs. Aliens DVD.

1:30 am – Sebastian puts in Jurassic Park DVD for kids that are still awake. (According to Sebastian – Mike and I were already asleep.)

3:30 am – Mike gets up to check on kids. Everyone is asleep. Dinosaurs are eating people in movie. Shut off TV and shut off lights.

7:30 am – Everyone is awake. More games.

9:00 am – Enjoy breakfast of pancakes and bacon.

9:30 am – 10:00 am – Parents arrive to pick up kids. Birthday party is over…finally.

Mike burned a CD for Sebastian that we have been listening to all summer long on our morning car rides to Cindy’s house. There is a mix of Kids Bop, Crazy Frog and some oldies including a little bit of Queen and Survivor. One of the kids’ favorites is “We Are The Champions.” Both Sebastian and Sophia know all the words and sing very loudly along the drive. I don’t mind. As long as they are singing, they can’t be fighting. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

Speaking of “We Are The Champions”, this is the first time in 14 seasons of volleyball that our team finished in 1st place! We have finished 2nd or 3rd before, but never 1st. Even though we were competing in the co-ed rec division, I think we are all still amazed. This win comes none too soon. We have four players turning 40 this year (not me) and Mike is already over 40. It was now or never for us.

Mike P. had our waitress snap this photo after our victory.