Grad Parties!

We got to partake in a few extra grad parties this year even though we didn't have a graduate this year. Our nephew, Luke, graduated from high school as well as a few of Austen's former club soccer teammates. 

Grad Party Reunion!

It was so nice celebrating all of them and getting the low down on where they will be attending school next year. It was extra special to be reunited too with our Galaxy (club soccer) family. I really missed those ladies (and their husbands and sons). It was great to see all of them and catch up. The majority of those kids are playing college soccer and all had a great year playing for their teams and saw a lot of playing time as freshman (even our D1 players!). A few, like Austen, went to school for school and are also enjoying their college life without the rigors of soccer training. 

A few of these boys commented on how good it was to be together again and they didn't realize how much they really missed each other. I think they'll be forever bonded by this game and the amount of time spent together - us parents too. In fact, we already have plans for a summer get together in a few weeks. 

I'm now heading into my second year without soccer and I may miss it more this year than last year. Summer is certainly quieter without state cup, regionals and nationals. I love a busy summer! And so does Austen. He's recently commented to us that he likes to be busy and doing something all the time and he certainly is this summer from planning baseball outings, concerts and many golf dates in between his work schedule, he's a kid that grew up on being being busy.  And, I still think he has too much time at college so really hoping he chooses to spend that extra time on the soccer field next year playing club soccer than in the bars or at parties!

Galaxy Moms Reunited