over, but not done

Saturday was our last soccer game of the season.  We lost every stinkin' game, but it was fun for Aidan and he improved and he tried.  This last game was particularly fun because of all the family support.  A had his own cheering section.

But his favorite fan was not one of the three grandparents who trekked out all the way from Mesa to see the game (thank you!)....nor was it the dad who practiced tirelessly with him for months (thank you!)...and it was definitely not the mom who lovingly washed his uniform each week (um...do any of you really think I did that?!). 

Miss Reagan was the only fan who got his attention between quarters:

And at the post-game party, it was all about his friends.  We loved being on a team with Bret and Kaylee, who are in our ward.  And I loved cheering (and laughing!) on the sidelines with their parents (who are saving my marriage during this ASU football season, but that's an entirely separate post).

Aidan's comment on the way home:  "Me and Bret are just sooo into each other lately."  Jim and I broke into wild laughter and didn't know what to say to Aidan's "What? What?  What does that mean?".  How do you explain something to a 5-year-old that's more of a nuance than literal oddity?

Anyhow...back to soccer.  It was good.  And now we're gearing up for a (perhaps) Winter season with a (perhaps) Coach Scott.

Check back in January to see if it's so.

Comments

[michelle]

Aidan's comment is just hilarious!

[Brady]

So fun, I can't wait till Alexis is old enough to play soccer, I love that game!

[lelly]

"great tasting lunchmeat." i LOVE corporate sponsorship!!

this was our first soccer season, and i have loved every stinkin' minute of it. even more importantly, so did jack!

your photos are awesome.

[Tiffany]

What a cheering section! Go Aiden!

[Jill]

I like the way you wrote this post, so funny. Aidan's comment about Bret is too cute!

[Mandy]

You take such great photos!

Aidan's comment about his friend cracks me up!

[Kelly]

Am I weird for thinking that Reagan and Aidan look a lot a like?

Aidan's comment was laugh out loud material. So cute.

[April]

I can see why he only had eyes for her. Yum.

Isn't it sad to see the soccer season end just when the weather is getting bearable (and gorgeous too, for that matter)?

[Mandi]

Super cute post. Reagan's picture is darling and I love his comment about Bret. Oh, and do I look super-freaky white --- can't you photoshop me to be tan and beautiful?

[Aprilyn]

They are so cute. I love the picture of the 3 of them being soooooo into each other. lol

[Shanon]

Great picture!! What league do you play with? I am wanting to sign Abby up for soccer soon. I love Aidans into his friend comment. That is funny.