The Adventures of Tristan

Just got these pics in the mail and just stared at them.  This Freshman... on the Varsity squad.. isn't a baby anymore.  And while I miss those days, I celebrate this milestone too. He's becoming a man and I'm so proud. But with that... comes separation that is HARD.  The silliness of Christmas, the cookies for Santa and the endless Christmas events have all pretty much come to a close... for now. So I make the most of moments like these when friends offer to sit with us - so service doesn't seem so "boring" And I can still steal a Christmas in front of the big tree. I event tried his favorite meal... but it was a disaster.  He was tired. I was annoyed and we sat in silence. I dropped T off at Holt and Ruth Ann's. I don't have any pictures of him opening gifts, or laughing, or games.  I chose to leave and go to the Lane's Christmas party because it's hard and awkward for me.  I also know I'm not part of that family anymore and I need to let...

And man have we had some fun!! Balfour team cooking class for the win!  I didn't like the food but who cares!   Was a blast to be with everyone! T is sooo looking forward to A LOT of this! Boy/Girl white elephant at Pou's was a massive hit! Date night carriage ride ... and some fun Mom time for us at Anna's! They here these clip clop... clip clops... all season!  Jealous! and of course I said yes to a sleepover and midnight toilet papering! SORRY JILL!! I am soaking up every single second! My time is short with these kiddos and I know it!!

Last night they played their hearts out and my boy started!  It's a new position but he is fighting hard for his place on the team.  I think he's watching Gabe like a hawk... and learning and growing as quickly s he can!  Go T! These were on the feed last night...  I wish I had recorded this goal... T in action! Noah getting it done! Tied 2 - 2 but we should have won that game!! and then... pics came in!

  SO PROUD!!!

And for the record.. you asked me last night if you were going to be better than me. Child, you already are. And your coaching... WOW Zach Loyd: Zachary Robert Loyd  (born July 18, 1987) is an American former professional  soccer  player. He played for  FC Dallas  and  Atlanta United  in  Major League Soccer  and represented the  USMNT . Loyd is currently the head coach for  Lone Star Republic  in the  United Premier Soccer League . and his wife was pro too Casey Nicole Loyd  ( née   Nogueira ; born February 23, 1989) is an American professional  soccer   midfielder  who most recently played for  FC Kansas City  of the  NWSL  in 2013. She had previously played for the  Los Angeles Sol ,  Sky Blue FC  and  Chicago Red Stars  in the  WPS  and earned one  cap  with the  United States women's national soccer team  in 2007. As a ...

  I hated to miss the tournament in Houston, but I felt like he needed to take this trip with his buddies.  He played a lot, played ok, and he's working through some fear.  I'm praying T... may your high school soccer experience be as magical.. MORE MAGICAL.. than mine! Let's go Trojans!!! Freshman: Tristan, Zach Fitzgerald, Drew Parrill, Noah Liu, Riley Gadoci, Grayson May Well done boys! but next year, let's skip the 4am bedtime!!!