She Shoots, She Shoots, She Shoots, She Shoots... SHE SCORES!

Claire's soccer season wrapped up last Saturday. She has been a little down about it this year - her team has not enjoyed the kind of success that she was used to from last season. The Lavender Diamonds had a staunch defense, but they weren't quite as successful on the other side of the ball.

Claire wanted very badly to score a goal this season.

She had lots of chances this time around. She was on the front line for much of the game, and she had four or five shots on goal. As the second half ticked away none of these had found their way into the net.

And then one last chance appeared. In front of the Pink and Purple Shooting Star's goal, the Lavender Diamonds found themselves with the ball. Ruby, our team's best passer, was in possession in the penalty area. Claire was standing alone off the far post. Katy, who was the on-field coach this week, showed her extreme impartiality by yelling "PASS IT TO CLAIRE!" at the top of her lungs.

(Time began to dilate at this point.)

Ruby passed the ball towards Claire...

The ball rolled around, through, and by several Pink And Purple Shooting Stars with only incidental contact...

Claire found the ball at her feet in front of the goal...

And
She
Booted
It

INTO THE NET!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I assure you that the crowd started shouting some interjections, and Claire was walking on air for the rest of the weekend.

I am so happy for Claire. She wanted it so badly, and she came so close so many times - and although there were times that she was really discouraged she kept on plugging. Go Claire! Girl Power!