Stanley Cup

After the Kings won the 2012 Stanley Cup, we were invited to an event to get pictures with the Stanley Cup. Unfortunately, the event was in July when I was on bedrest so I couldn't go. A few months later a friend posted a picture of her baby in the Cup on Instagram. Apparently the cup had been at our local mall the day before! I couldn't believe I missed the opportunity to get Hudson's picture with the cup. He had been at the championship game and I was super bummed that I didn't have a picture of him sitting in the cup like my friend did of her daughter. Well, when the Kings won the cup again, this time with Luc in my belly, I was determined to get his photo with the cup. We found out the event was on September 17th so I knew I had to get Luc out in a timely manner and I was taking him no matter what! haha. So, on September 17th, the boys, my mom, Sabrina and I went to Staples Center to get our photo with the Stanley Cup. On our way through security, we saw Luc Robitaille. I shouted out to him and frantically tried to get through the metal detector. I ditched the stroller and left Sabrina to handle it as I ran after Luc. I told him my one week old was named after him and could we please get a photo with him. He was on his way to a meeting that he was late for, but he said of course. I quickly grabbed Luc out of the stroller, which was still blocking the entrance (oops. Luckily the fans behind us in line were very understanding and graciously accepted my apology). Then Sabrina handed me Hudson and we got our photo. Luc was so nice and spent a decent amount of time talking with us, telling me how cute Luc was and asking Hud about hockey and the Kings. What a special experience!!

After that highlight, we went up to get our picture with the cup. Luc had a diaper leak so I rushed off to change him before our photos. I got back just in time to throw on my jersey and Hud's jersey before it was our turn. As you can imagine, I was feeling a bit frantic. We took a group photo then I asked if we could put Luc in the cup. The lady was hesitant, but ended up getting permission. I threw in a few blankets and then plopped Luc in. Then we took a photo of just me and the boys. After our official photos, we went back once or twice when the line was empty to take a few more photos on our phones.

Then we had some food, I nursed Luc, we had some more food, got pictures with the Kings girls, ran into our friend Brandon, then we went home. It was a big day for an 8 day old and for me too, but it was SO worth it! It was an awesome experience!!