Ethan's soccer game

Now I've done it. I've become a suburban soccer Mom and I drive a Minivan to the games (I can't even find my van after games because there are 50 just like it). I hated the thought of this a few years ago because I didn't like that devote-my-life-to-kids-and-soccer-and-drive-a-minivan reputation that 30-something women in Johnson County seem to have. But you know what? I love it for my kids' sake. They both have a lot of fun doing it and Phil and I approach the whole thing as "bettering yourself" and "playing as a team" rather than the win/lose focus. Just don't put a soccer bumper sticker on my minivan. That's where I draw the line and Phil would actually faint from probable paint damage.

This is Ethan's first year to play. He was reluctant at first but now he loves it all and says, "Well....I'll probably play until I'm like 28 or 30 or something." He's the blondie in the front.

Discussing soccer plays? Unlikely.

On the far left...

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Sheridan's soccer game


Sher has really come around this year. She mostly plays defender but she has also carved out a nice little goalie position for herself and does a great job. (Now I sound like I'm bragging about my kids...a big no-no in my book of soccer-momming.)

In the light blue on the left...

Giving me her goalie-glove thumbs up!

So you've all heard me talk about Annie, Sheridan's best friend who now goes to a different school. They didn't know they were playing each other and so it could only end with Annie trying to score on Sheridan.

She can drop-kick now! She calls it cherry-bombing. Nice form!

Best buddies after the game.