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Soccer players ... tell me why again?
Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 03:44PM 
The heir apparent. Photo Jennifer Weber 2010So after church today TG and I were talking to a fellow about the South Carolina Gamecocks being the 2010 College World Series Champions.
I said whatever you do, please don't mention LeBron James.
Why did I say that? Apart from the remark being a humdinger of a non sequitur, I myself brought up the name of the person I said not to mention.
You are justified in feeling even sorrier for my family and personal acquaintances than you already did.
I know they've wished more than once they could click out of my presence as easily as my small (but choice) blogging audience is able to do.
To my dubious credit, I instantly saw both the irony and the inanity of my own statement.
Treasure the moment because that isn't always the case.
Jennifer Weber 2010And I see the non sequitur of this next thing I'm about to do ... as in, ask you to please watch a YouTube of my son's soccer team introducing themselves one right after the other and telling where they're from ... nearly two years ago.
I know; it makes no sense. Humor me? Please?
It's Because I Miss Him
My son is the first player on the video. THE FIRST ONE! You don't have to watch for long unless you just want to!
The second young man is the first cousin of my son-in-law and therefore first cousin once removed of my grandchildren. Just saying. A little genealogy there for you.
If you stick with the video past 0:12, I think you'll like the accent of the Irish guy as well as the French-speaking Knickerbocker brothers.
(After all, Bastille Day ... which just happens to fall on Javier's birthday ... is only three days away.)
Andrew (back to my kid) will start practicing in a few weeks for his third soccer season with the Crown College of the Bible Royal Crusaders. He plays goalie now ... wish you could see him fling himself up into the air and onto the ground to keep a ball out of the goal.
Kid's a madman. Always has been. I miss him. His sisters are here all the time but between college and his job at summer camp and Air Force obligations, Andrew gets to spend approximately one week per year at home.
Did I mention I miss him? And he's the first one on this video?
Reader Comments (16)
Good for him! He must be really good! There are lots of neat accents on this clip!
I miss my Andrew too - he doesn't get to come home much either, but since he is being transferred, we'll get to have him home for a few weeks in September!
Which one is he in the video? Oh yes, the first one! Oh my! Just teasing you there. hahahaha!!!!! He is quite a handsome young fellow. And yes, yes, you miss him! I can understand why too!
How fun! I watched in honour of my Charlie, who doesn't get to spend much time at home either.
How many times have you watched this video??? Come on, I know you have watched it over and over. Nice group of young men, headed by your son . I'm sure you do miss him very much.
Mari ... that's such great news about your Andrew. I know you'll cook him all your specialties and take lots of pictures which I can't wait to see!
Donna M ... Yeah, the FIRST ONE! LOLOL .... I think he's pretty cute! We'll go over to Knoxville for a weekend in early October to see him play. It's become a tradition!
Sue O ... God bless your Charlie~!
Debbie ... LOLOL you know me too well! I've watched the first 12 seconds at least 25 times! I have no shame. I'm glad he's happy in college, though, and doing what he wants to do.
Very handsome team, I'm in your shoes, I miss my eldest too. when did they grow up?
Irene ... I don't know when it happened. Just yesterday Andrew was a two-year-old, tearing around the driveway on his Big Wheel!
Oh yes, I forgot to say that your Andrew is almost as cute as my Charlie! And thanks for the encouragement. I bit the bullet and wrote a long one tonight.
Sue O ... LOL every kid is the cutest one in the world to its mom. As it should be. Can't wait to read your post! In fact I'm going to read it right now!
Your Whole family is Gorgeous!!
He is a DOLL! I know you must miss him Terribly sweetie...One Week a Yr? Goodness!
When is his next visit?
((((HUG))))
Donna, I wish I knew! When he's not in school the Air Force is sending him here and there or he's working in Knoxville. The last time he was home was for two days in March ... wait a minute ... I think he was home for a day or two in May as well! We have great fun when he's here! That's what counts. I hope to see him before October but if I don't, at least I'll see him then. We talk on the phone a few times a week!
I will be most happy to watch, just as soon as I get home where I can. I love soccer, sons and videos, so I'll be happy. If you have an email address I would be happy to tell you the name of our precious granddaughter, as well as send a pic. She's adorable! Actually, I'm running out of adjectives to describe her. She's worth seeing, tho, that's for sure. :) Just like your son. Aren't they precious gifts!?
Tracie my love, so happy to see you! Congratulations again! They are indeed precious gifts. I'll sure send you an email. I feel your pain in the raw bliss of loving a grandchild. It's extraordinary! You'll never be the same!
Just so you know, I am actually envious of your skill with your camera, especially with the architectural shots. I kept comparing my photos to yours and thinking "I must get a better camera!" I use Picasa for editing, it's free. One difference between you and me. I'm frugal to the bone.
I'm frugal! I am! I use a $119 Nikon Coolpix, a gift from the kids! I have an account with Picasa but I can't figure out how to make one object colored in a B&W photo! Picasa doesn't give me that option! What am I missing? And I can teach you how to look at buildings, Sue. It's easy.
Ok, I tried to send you an email and even attach a pic, but no luck. when I get home, where I also have your email already, I'll do it for sure. She gets cuter every day! Good thing I raised my son right and he chose his bride well, because I know I can trust them to raise this precious girl.