Sunday June 3, 2012

Sunday June 3/12 update

A beautiful sunny day for a change and Tom Thumb is chirping at my window.  I had a slight headache all day though and I sat out on the terrace reading my book and enjoying the fresh air.

I accidentally got back on Facebook again and decided I would leave it run, just barely participate.  It is the only way I find out what is happening with a lot of family and friends.   My daughter Jill posted two photos of my wonderful grandchildren, one of Danai with a first place finish in their last Cheerleading competition (just like her Mom).  The second is of Dawson with a trophy, standing with his coach Grant Fuhr, who many of you will remember from the Edmonton Oilers heyday.   All our grandchildren are very precious to us and we are proud of all their accomplishments.

I waited until about 1:30 before leaving a message for Juan to see if we are doing something today or not?  My sister Leonie was wanting to Skype around 3pm so we did manage to talk to my 96 year-old Mom and Leonie and Yvette.  Skype sure is the greatest invention.

My little buddy, Juan, called at 3:30 to invite me to join in with his family to play soccer at Parque Paraiso.  He said he would be by at 4:30 but showed up at 4pm.    I surprised myself greatly by staying on the field for a whole two hours until dark, except for the 35 seconds to take this video.  http://youtu.be/3tyX0rr6Ejs

All, except one person who played goal, were less than half my age and I had not played in a game in 30 years.  The rust sure showed in my play, usually a half-second off at everything.  I am thankful to say I wasn't the worst player on the field, there was this crippled six-year-old....... lol.

You can see my little buddy, Juan, shirtless, with glasses, from 14 to 21 seconds.  He plays pretty good for a wiry little guy.   The Grandma who played goal was age 65 and she did a heckuva job!

I am already struggling with the inevitable aches and pains from using too many forgotten muscles and the painkillers are close by.

Enjoy the pics and video.    That was today’s excitement.    Hugs to all.

Our Cheerleading Star, Danai

Our hockey star, Dawson, with Grant Fuhr, his coach