It was a very hot day in Foxboro, too hot for a Soccer Tournament. We lost the first and second games, but the girls worked hard to tie the third. Everyone played well, but the other teams were just a step ahead of us – literally. We had a few familiar faces pinch hit for us, while some of our best girls remain on the DL. They were sorely missed.
We spent some of the afternoon today hanging out at Crescent Park. There were BMX stunt riders, live music, and a former NFL player (Jamie Silva). Jamie put our kids, and loads of others, through a football workout. I got really tired watching them. I really need to take it easy.
Christy became the proud momma of a two-month old Guinea Pig this week. I suggested the names Ringo for a boy or Rita for a girl (okay, I’m a Beatles fan). Anyhow, she named the thing “Flash,” because I was adjusting a lamp in her room, when it kind of flashed, and that was that. Not nearly as creative as mine, I have to say. Anyhow, Flash is – I have to admit – a cute little thing that talks up a storm when it’s being cuddled. Let’s just hope Christy’s runny nose goes away, because I hate to think she’s allergic to her new baby. We’ll have to wait and see.
Eric, Christy, and Em enjoy the warm weather in Barrington last weekend.
Eric departs the scene of his crime, while Christy shows off at the local BMX track.
“Hey, kids. Go run around the backyard with these sparklers while dad plays with a new setting on his camera.”
So this one is the latest thing we do. Apparently the kids have learned about something called the “Punch Buggy” game. Allow me to explain: when one of the little rodents sees a Volkswagen Beetle, they punch us while exclaiming “Punch Buggy (enter color here)!!” This has since been expanded to “Punch Buggy (enter color here) – No punch backs!!” It’s a wonder we haven’t been in an accident yet. Sigh.
The competitive soccer season ended yesterday, after a long and “heart-pounding” season. We were honored and proud to see Christy “selected” for the team, and the only thing she loved more than playing was making new friends. An awesome coach, assistant coach, and team mom made for an awesome season. We can’t wait to do it again. Christy scored two goals yesterday, making it an extra special way to end the season. The photo below was taken after last weekend’s tournament.
Christy appears to be finger painting behind a glass door. Not so.
After many, many practice tries, Christy finally gets past vertical.
Long Days and Nights 