Tommy Hawk

Charlie turned three this weekend, and none of us can believe it. Charlie, daddy, mommy, and Grandpa Bob celebrated Charlie's third birthday with a trip to the UC to see the Hawks defeat the Kings. Midway through the second period, Charlie had a very special guest. Tommy Hawk -- the Hawks' impish, lovable mascot -- came bounding up the stairs into the nosebleeds to wish Charlie a happy birthday. Before the game, we had extensive discussions about Tommy's visit and the scope of Tommy's antics. Charlie was okay with Tommy "biting" daddy's head, but thought it prudent for Tommy to refrain from biting Charlie unless he was wearing his hockey helmet for safety.