The End of an Era?

Ryan has been less than enthusiastic about soccer this season. He has been playing well, scoring one or two goals every game. I think he has just explored so many other sports, and likes so many more than he does soccer, that it just hasn’t been the same. We decided a couple of months ago that we would not register for soccer for next year’s season. That made last Saturday, May 16, his last game.

Marc & Frances & Alice & Claire slept over Friday night at Rara’s & Papa’s. Marc & Frances left early Saturday morning for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. So Rara & Papa brought Alice & Claire to Ryan’s soccer game. As soon as they spotted Ryan, they started yelling, “RY-AH!!!” “Ball!” They were so fascinated with what Ryan was doing!The game was especially fun, since they played Ryan’s friend Zachary’s team. I had a lot of fun visiting with Zachary's mom. Ryan played very well, and scored two goals!When the game was over and Ryan came to the sidelines, the girls treated him like a celebrity! “RY-AH!!! RY-AH!!!” They both wanted him to hold them. They love Ryan so much! And Ryan is such a great “big cousin” and helper!