Soccer

Soccer is going really well. They won the first game. I missed it because I went to Houston to a baby shower for the cutest pregnant woman ever! Pearl and I went to work out at the gym. We walked the treadmill and I'll be damned if her 8 month pregnant-self wasn't kicking my butt!

Oh- back to soccer. The second game they won 15-0. And though they were understandably excited, we had to have a little discussion about good sportsmanship. We have a little break now with Spring Break but will be back to it next week.


He shoots! He scores! This is from last season where Drew dribbled it down, shot and got it past the goalie.


I love this shot of JB throwing the ball in. I'm not sure if this is during a game or warm up but I just love his form.


We drove to Temple, TX a couple of Saturday's ago to watch my nephew play. They unfortunately lost. A lot to nothing. But who's keeping score. Here we are on the sidelines.

For Heather

Well, the most exciting thing that has happened since our last post was that I went to Philadelphia and celebrated the Taste of USA Winner Party which was hosted by my friend, Claudia and her world famous blog, Highlowaha. But Heather, you already knew all that.


Soccer has started. Yay! After two losing seasons, the Sting are 2-0 to start the Fall 2008 Season. We have cool new jersey this year. We're gold and black. I missed the first game due to Taste of USA but took a ton of photos last week. Unfortunately, they're all still sitting on my camera waiting to be downloaded. I just have to say that Melvin, a new team member is a force to be reckoned with.


My sister, niece and cousin are due in on Friday. Safe travels to them. We're going to play Virtual Pirate Bingo on Friday. I'm pretty sure my sister thought I was crazy when I told her on the phone last night. Then, on Saturday- more soccer and then off to see my youngest first cousin on my mothers side to get married. Aw- a wedding.


Sunday- more soccer.


Work is good. On Friday, September 26th, we will be moving into our new office building. It is nothing short of spectacular, amazing, gorgeous and spectacular. I already said that. 18th and early 19th century art is featured throughout the public areas. I feel very fortunate to working in such a beautiful environment with a company that takes care of their employees. One of the new features is a workout room with a trainer (not that I'll utilize it; I mean, I have an elliptical machine right in my bedroom and it never gets used so I'm just being realistic here.) and a full kitchen that will be serving lunch some time at the end of the year. I'm excited.


So- what else...


I've started something new. Let's see, how do I describe this... Whenever someone pisses me off in traffic, I whip out my cell phone and take a picture of them. Like this guy...

First, he ran a red light while several of us were entering the intersection since our light was green. Second, at the next intersection, he was in the turning lane to turn left but when the light turned green he decided he would cut me off and go straight. Third, as I was travelling behind him, he swerved in both lanes nearly hitting the car in the right lane. I snapped this picture while at the intersection of Oak Lawn and Maple where afterwards he repeated step number three. When I bravely drove up next to him, I couldn't help but mouth the words, "Really? You call that driving?" I'm pretty sure he understood me.

But the point is, after I take these pictures of lane blockers and heinous drivers, I somehow feel better knowing that they're going to be a feature of my blog and I can safely drive on my way with no pent up road rage.

You should try it.

The Joy of Soccer- Go Sting!

Olivia, Drew, Freddy, Rishik, JB, Tyrese, & Briley


Soccer is a lot more fun this Spring as we have acquired some better players. Now, we've only won one game but it's still better than in the Fall. The boys are having fun. I have noticed that they're not running as much as they did in the fall. Last weeks game was just plain sloppy. The photos attached to this blog are from the game before when neither of our practiced goalies were at the game in the beginning so, Drew played goalie for a bit and did quite well. We still like him in the forward position (well, when he's full of pep anyway and running.) JB does best in the sweeper position. He attacks the ball like a, like a... shark?!!

Sweeper & Goalie are ready!

Whew! I'm at risk of having a heart attack when either of them plays goalie!

We only have a couple more games for this season! YAY! It's starting to get hot. YAY!

The boys actually took a quick dip in the pool this past Sunday. It was pretty, pretty cold. They had fun but I made them get out when I noticed JB's lips were turning blue. I can't wait for this summer and getting to swim again. The pool guy is working out great. And, so is the lawn guy. I'm hoping to get some of the beds redone but that's slow going. Which is fine. It all doesn't have to happen at once. And I want to do them myself- fruits of my labor and all that.

I have joined a neighborhood bunco group. We meet monthly on Friday's. I've only been to two parties and I feel very lucky to find this group of girls. They are a lot of fun. I've even started a blog that you can check out. The "Fun with Bunco" link is on the side.

One thing that has inspired me this month is Randy Pausch from Carnegie Melon and The Last Lecture. If you haven't seen it you should take the time to watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo