Seventeen Years

Bode continues to like his new soccer team--the Sabertooths.  The boys aren't really winning their games, but they are actually passing the ball and playing like a real team.  Bode is getting better each week in the goal, but more importantly, he's accepted the fact he will get scored on, and when he does, he doesn't pout.  I think that's what I'm most proudest of--he's maturing very fast.  They had a double-header Saturday morning--it was a beautiful few hours at the soccer fields, and the boys loved it.  While they lost both games (something like 4-2 and 6-4), it was loads of fun.  Here's a picture of Bode in the goal.

I took some other pictures, but I didn't really get any decent shots.  Plus, I was too busy cheering on the team to take many photos (and Ashley has reminded me this is a developmental league, so cheering is fine, but no berating or complaining about anything) :-)

Today marks Ashley and my 17th anniversary--traditional gift is furniture, which we both ignored.  We did go out to brunch with Bode at the Broadmoor.  We fasted all morning, and headed down for our reservation at 12.  We also took some premeal pictures.  First, Bode and Mommy.

And then me and my bride.

We also took some pictures from the balcony.  Bode is getting too tall--I think the pants he is wearing are size 10's, and they are almost too short.

There was also a nice chess table in one of the waiting areas.  I can no longer just sit down and defeat Bode.  He's very good at defending his pieces.  Sure, I'll nudge him occasionally against making certain moves, but for the most part, he's on his own.

His next step in his chess development is become more offensive and creating a strategy with tactics to win games (of course, that's also what I need to do :-)

We had a lovely meal, and spent the rest of our day digesting.

The best anniversary present had to come last night during the Auburn-LSU game.  It was a very tight game with Auburn up by five points with about two minutes to go.  I thought Auburn would win, so I surreptitiously filmed the McGuirk viewing area.  As you watch, realize Bode and I have to live with this every week.

Obviously from the video, it looks like Auburn lost...and we thought the same thing.  Hence the quick turning off of the camera.  However, I should have left the camera rolling until...

A happy coda:  Upon further review, LSU did not get their final play off before the play clock expired.  Thus, the TD didn't count.  And, I might add, the refs also missed two penalties on the final play--the LSU wide-receiver never set before the snap, and the QB was likely across the line of scrimmage when he threw the ball.  Thus, Auburn wins!  Seventeen years ago, Auburn lost in overtime on our wedding day--they missed a field goal at the end of regulation (and it was an easy field goal).  Thankfully they won last night :-)  Happy week to all!