Softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer and football. It was at one of those games when I ate my first Walking Taco. When your children are in sports, if you are a true parent and are "All In", you help with all aspects. Some coach (Paul) and others take snacks, drive kids around and serve by, well, serving. I did all those things and helped with concessions. I served up a few Walking Tacos myself!
Following kids around, traveling to games, watching games and serving Walking Tacos with fellow parents, I discovered that you bond with them. You learn about the challenges your friends face and share their joys. You laugh, you cry, you bitch about the referees and other parents. Their sons and daughters are like nieces and nephews.
And then one day your kids graduate from high school, and you're cut off! Sure, you can still see your friends. There typically aren't any tacos involved. Life goes on.
Michael Hyde got married to beautiful Erin last Saturday. He and Jud go way back to youth soccer. Paul and I started car-pooling with his parents, Jim and Lucy to games. Ben Weis's mom Joan started riding with us too. Her husband Greg was in veterinarian school. He was able to make some games, but was a busy guy. We had that car-pool bonding thing going on. Love those people - and miss them!
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| Jud was in his bleached hair phase |
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| Several Creston guys in this group |
The wedding reception provided a great opportunity to see not only the couple of the day, but the parents! And many of Jud's buddies. There were even some adorable grandchildren!
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| Michael looks back at Jud |
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