Coolest Christmas Present Ever!

 Here's how the story goes.....

We had bought Owen Anaheim Duck vs. Senator tickets for a Christmas present.  Tony picked Owen up at school at lunch on Thursday to surprise him with tickets for the game.  We had a new Ducks hat wrapped and a note explaining that he was off to the game as an early Christmas present and it was all because he has been so good the past few months showing respect, maturity and kindness.  Owen was thrilled!

Before this happened I had made a poster for Owen to take to the game hoping that his favourite player Ryan Kesler might notice him!  I also sent out multiple tweets to the team and to Ryan as well as messages on Facebook!  The Ducks did like my tweet, so I was hoping they might recognize Owen at the game.

 Here is Owen holding his sign before entering the game.  They got there plenty early so that they could get something to eat but also to watch the Ducks in warm up.  Owen positioned himself well so that he would be able to high five the players coming on and off the ice.  And this is where the best day ever began....

Owen received autographs from a few different players including Corey Perry, and Jonathan Bernier.

 Here is Corey Perry signing Owen's poster.  (should have thought ahead and had cards for him to get signed).

 He also received a game puck from the coach which has Ducks vs. Senators and the date on it.  The trainer also gave him a puck.

 Owen had been chatting with the usher and had been very polite with her.  The usher came to Tony and said what a great and polite kid Owen was.  She told Tony to come back down at the beginning of period two and she would keep her eye out for 2 open seats that they could come sit in.  Sure enough they had seats 6 rows from the ice right behind the ducks!

 Ready for the best part.....  After practice the Ducks were skating off and Ryan Kesler flew off and didn't stop as Owen had asked for his autograph.  Then he stopped in the tunnel, grabbed 1 of his sticks, ask the trainer to hold it while he autographed it and handed it to Owen!!  WOW!!  I'm pretty sure we will never be able to top this Christmas present ever!!

I do know, I am very glad we made the poster for Owen to take to the game and that his favourite player noticed it and made our's boys wish come true.... to not only see his favourite player but to get his autographed stick!

A huge thank you to the Ducks for making this such a memorable experience for Owen!
Merry Christmas Owen!