Sharks’s 2009 Pizza Party

This year was Tate’s first time to play basketball…and since there was a lack of volunteer coaches, Matt decided to give it a shot. It really has been amazing to watch these 9 boys go from barely able to dribbling the ball to learning plays and giving it their all. I had a really good time getting to know the players and their families and I really hope we can play all together again next season. I have this little dream that maybe these boys will play together for a long time and I will get to watch them all grow up. (tear) …but that thought just makes me think I’m aging too fast. Ahhhh!
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This really is THE neighborhood pizza place. Great pizza, great accommodations for local sports teams and parties, and….
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…they have a BALLOON MAN that comes in on Tuesday evenings. And our party was on a TUESDAY! WAHOOO!
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This is one of Niki’s boyfriends…and looking at this picture, I can’t tell if they are having spat or if they’re popping balloons. 🙂
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Ok….I thought this was soooooo sweet. All the parents got together and gave Matt a gift card and had the players all sign a thank you page. This was especially fun for me to watch, because he gets soooo embarressed in front of a crowd. Take notice to the bright red patch on his cheek…and the tips of his ears. haha
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