Return to Fields of Green

It was a long soccer saturday morning again. Our games stretched across a four hour span. Importantly both kids had fun, less importantly both kids won. I'm starting to recognize that the relationships that gently emerge between parents on the sidelines constitute a profound sociological phenomenon. More on that later...

Today? Pictures, of course.





I'm not really sure what Addison's pained expression is about right here. You can see the smile dancing on the corner of Lynn's lip. We were complimenting him on his great defensive game. Giving him a few pointers. In any case, he kicked a glorious goal moments after our little pep talk.

Jaelyn was so Jess-from-Bend-it-like-Beckham in practice with her goal kicking that the coach pulled her from defense to take a penalty kick. Alas, in the heat of the moment the opportunity was missed. I'm pretty sure that it was because the goal is smaller than regulation size. Happily, she seemed unfazed by the missed opportunity. She was just elated to have had the chance.

Katie Sams Gets Married

Roomate and friend Kate, she who provided us with Grandma's Endless Garage Sale Toaster, which, though broken we continue to use four years later. She of the steady stream of wild and hilarious friends streaming into and out of the basement. She of the endless parade of heretofore unthinkable treasures for our children with each visit to Canton. She of Los Angeles, Abercrombie and the Vineyard...

got married this weekend. It was a long delightful celebration, where my picture taking actually rivalled my prolific mother's.

This small sampling, though, focuses on the cute ring bearer and flower girl. click to enlarge









Jaelyn loved her Grandma - made - dress and the princess-esque crown that Katie added to the package.