Victory is Sweet

October 2, 2011

Victory feels good, right? Danielle's team, Team Ricochet, pulled off their first win of the season on Saturday. They earned that win, too, with every bit of grit and determination. After the first half, Team Ricochet was down 2-0, but they fought back and came back in the second half with renewed spirits. Final score of the day was 4-2! Danielle stayed in at goalie for nearly all of the game, but got subbed the last ten minutes of the game. I thought she was done, but Coach had her jump right in at defender, where she got to get some running in and get her feet on the ball a little bit, instead of her hands. Here's hoping it's the beginning of a winning streak for Team Ricochet!

I'm Complaining About The Hot Weather Now, But...

September 18, 2011

...in a few months, I'll be shivering out on the soccer fields while sipping hot chocolate and peering through the fog. How is it possible that we drew all the 2:00 p.m. games when it's still 90 degree weather, but in a few short weeks, when the temperature starts to drop dramatically, we have four 8:00 a.m. games in a row?

Team Ricochet Kick-Off Picnic

September 11, 2011

After Saturday's game, Danielle's coach opened up his house for a Season Opening Barbque. I thought it was a great way for the girls to get to bond a little with each other in a casual way off the soccer field. It also gave all of us parents who will be spending hours together at practice and games the opportunity to learn each others' names and to get to know each other. The party was a great success, and now I'll be able to greet the parents by name out on the field instead of saying, "Hey, Marissa's Dad--could you bring snacks to the game next week?"

Team Ricochet Season Opener

September 11, 2011

Ah yes...it's that time again. On Saturday we found ourselves back out on the big soccer field, ready for the season opener. Danielle is playing goalie again, but is splitting time at defender as well. The oppressive heat and humidity on that field at 11:00 in the morning made me long for the days when we'll be sitting out in the fog and the rain in just a couple of short months--don't quote me on that, though. (In a couple of months, I'll be shivering out there, wishing for a little heat, mark my words.)

Team Ricochet played a very tough team, but they played admirably. We lost, 2-1, but had it not been for the scrappiness of our girls, it could have been a much bigger spread. Next week, we're ready to fight for the win.