Season Finale

Well, we made it.

To the final game.

Tied 1-1 against the only "undefeated" team in the league. (One of the coaches asked the kids last Thursday night what another name for an undefeated team was. When they said they didn't know, he told them it was a team that hadn't played the Blasters yet.)

We learned a lot -- like dress warmly for soccer practices later in the season; always bring a water bottle, but don't use it to water the grass; bring sunglasses and sunscreen to the games when the sun in shining; kick the ball in the proper direction and pass it to other players even if they don't like us; and ask Mommy to tone down her big mouth *grin* during games -- and we had fun along the way.

I can't believe how quickly the season passed.

The Blasters' record? Won: 4 -- Lost: 2 -- Tied: 1

Not bad. Not bad at all.

Edward began the season with some fear and trepidation. He cried for the first five minutes at the first practice. But Stuart trotted onto the field with him and helped him learn the idea, and within 10 minutes he was on his own.

And there was no looking back. He seemed to love every minute of it -- even when he didn't seem to "be" there.

For those who know Edward, you know this was a huge step for Edward, our "shy guy."

A year ago he wouldn't have even considered playing a sport, let alone a team sport. Even after we signed up last Spring, he asked if he had to play on a team.

We explained that: Soccer - Team = Golf

Anyway, the season over, the trophies given, the pizza eaten, the photos taken, we look forward to Spring and another great season of fun and excitement.

Way to go, Blasters!

Way to go, Edward!