Hawks Game...GOAL!!

Our first official Hawks Game as a COMPLETE family has FINALLY happened!! On Quinn's 1st Birthday we went to the Hawks game with Nana and Popo. This would be Landon's first game that we would encourage him to go into the arena and sit! We have done a lot of practice with small ice rinks and Live Hawks practices. This was the big day. We talked about this for a long time and came prepared with distractions! We first went to dinner to celebrate baby girl's 1st birthday!! Still cannot believe our little peanut is 1!

Happy Birthday Quinn Renee!

After dinner we headed to the United Center. I carried Landon towards our seats. He of course fought me (mildly) and said "NO, NO!" But I kept calm and told him it was all OKAY! I continued down towards our seats and he tried to leave, but I again told him it was okay. I handed him my phone and a bink as a few "rescue" options. The big horn blew and out came the HAWKS to warm up. His eyes got big and allowed us to hold him so he could see the boys skate! He did not seem at all scared or shaking so we continued to get him to stay and watch. Before we knew it the beginning routine of the Hawks movie started, the lights went out and Landon's eyes were on the big screen. He watched in awe and I had a feeling this was all going to be ok. Then his favorite part happened...Jim Cornelison singing the National Anthem. He could not decide where to look, the flag or Jim. As he got comfortable with his surroundings he handed his bink and phone back to me and started to enjoy the game!! This was such a proud moment for all of us!! All the hard work and talking to him has paid off. He was able to enjoy the game and team he loves!!!

The Greatest Autistic Fan the Hawks could have!! 

 

The entire family enjoying the Hawks Game!!  That sure is a smile on my son's face!!