Futbol Promised Land!
Nathan’s soccer team came oh-so-close to winning the league soccer championship tonight! In the semi-final game, they beat the team with the best overall record in the league…the game was a nail-biter all the way! Two overtimes. Two shootouts. They finally won by one goal in the second shootout. Meanwhile, the winner of the other semi-final game had about 20 minutes to rest before the championship game. Nathan’s team had to walk two fields over right after their game and kick off for the final. As Lisa said, they played their hearts out in the semi-final, and just didn’t have anything left for the final. That’s the way life goes sometimes, and their second place finish was a huge accomplishment. Anyhow, here are a few final pics from the semi-final and final game. WAY TO GO, NATHAN! Like your jersey says, you’re #1! (Also, here’s a pic of Sam and friends at Waldron Lake where Nathan’s games were played)…love, grampa
July 26th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Hey jack those are some great shots!!!! I love the action ones, Nathan looks very intent…too cool. Been busy getting ready for the annual garage sale this saturday. As it turns out we are having it the same weekend of the 1st annual Gold Dust Days here in gold bar…wish you all could’ve been here earlier. Looking forward to our adventure in Laconner…talked to Jean and sounds like 11am….sharp!!!! too cute. Will probably have Miss Giselle with me. See you real soon!!!! Love ya Priss
July 27th, 2007 at 12:00 am
hey mary p…just got back from the last alaska wild game of the season…they won 64-53…great game, and kinda tense at the end till the wild scored with a minute left. fun stuff. sorry we’re gonna miss “gold dust days”…sounds like a great time, and it’d be cool to be there for the 1st annual edition. and yeah…nathan has really blossomed this year in soccer. i think jon worked with him quite a bit this year…his skills have really improved. best of all, he just really enjoys playing, and “intent” is definitely the word for his approach…he’s got a definite nose (and foot) for the ball. i talked to jean early this week, and yes…she wanted to nail down a definite arrival time. we’ll be coming from south seattle, so it’ll be a fairly long haul. she mentioned a buffet over on deception pass…that’s beautiful there, so sounds good to me. she also mentioned the anacortes street fair…the kids would enjoy that, i’m sure. hope deb and markay can make it, too. ok, time to wrap it up here…more soon, and yeah…we’ll see you in just over a week now. big fun! love, jack
July 27th, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Nathan, you are something else! What a great win! Your team is number one to me. Congratulations on your second place finish. Jake and I sure wish we could have been there to cheer you on. But guess you didn’t really need our help. I can tell by the photos that you played very hard for your team. I am proud of you. Give Marina and your Mom and Dad a big hug for us. We’re looking forward to seeing you next week in Seattle. Love, Granny
July 27th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
Nathan’s team played a great game. What a great bunch of kids! It was a great soccer season. I will be nice to not have to do games and practices 4 nights a week though.
July 28th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
lisa…the funny part of your comment was, “I will be nice to not have to do games and…” ha. meanwhile, sam goes to 5 nights a week football practice next week, and then games on saturday. wow. not sure i can ditto your “I will be nice…” comment…that’s a LOT of football. love, d/gp
July 29th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
NATHAN NATHAN HE’S ARE MAN HE’S THE BEST DARN MID-FIELDER IN THE LAND!!
Just congradulating my one and only soccer playing nephew in this world!!!
This is Jake not your granny Nathan, just so you know. I love you and hope you come to a couple of my football games!! I’ll tell the stadium manager to get you a field seat!! maybe…
July 29th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
hey jake…wow! you and mom are right on it today (or tonight where you’re at). i’ll make sure nathan sees your comment…he’ll love it. just checked in on the angels-tigers game…the angels are KILLING them in the 2nd inning. the mariners are going to have their hands full this week when the angels come to safeco. you guys have a safe drive tomorrow and we’ll see you wednesday night. love, dad
July 29th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
I can’t wait to go to your football games. I wish I went to one of your soccer games. We got a FIFA soccer champion cup demo on X box. I can’t wait to see you in Seattle. Sincerely, Nathan