Saturday, November 6, 2010

Trip to New Jersey, part 1: Soccer game in Suffern

Even though it looks like it, Dylan did not run onto the field during a girls middle school soccer game (though, let me tell you, he tried). The game had just ended and the winning team was running back to their bench to celebrate. Unfortunately, Dylan's cousin Noemi's team did not win. But wow, they are the toughest bunch of 9-year-olds I've ever seen.
It took a while to get across the field because we had to stop and check the field out...
...and chase our shadows.
Apparently, "running the gauntlet" in girls soccer-land is a fun thing. Check out number 10, Noemi "Totti" Di Cori.
The goalie in the background stopped a penalty kick con freddezza. Noemi scored their only goal.
Noemi adores Dylan. I think the feeling is mutual.


Cousin Rachel!
It took another eternity to get back across the field. Noemi ended up just scooping the ball of energy up into her arms and carrying him.

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