Friends, Food and Futbol

Competive soccer finals were this last week and the Lady Vikings made it all the way to the semi-finals. It made for a tiring weekend, since we had our quarter-final friday night and the semi-final Saturday morning. Had we won that morning, we would have had to play again that night! So part of me (my aching body!) was glad we could bow out with pride at the semi-finals.

Check out this war-wound I got in the second halfThat same saturday night found Pablo and I at none other than Famous Dave's BBQ. Meet Donald (dude on the front right) and his beautiful girlfriend Alyssa (Chica on the front left). Donald was one of Pablo's missionary companions in Chicago and is now going to school out here. Watching these two guys together is HilArious.

No better way to end a crazy soccer tournament than with fall-off-the-bone ribs with Devil's Spit bbq sauce and The BEST corn muffins EVER!! (That's for you Donald)

WORLD CUP FINAL!!!!!!
SPAIN vs NETHERLANDS

Yep, we were rooting for Spain. I have to admit, I was originally voting for team USA and then for Germany. Pablo was rooting for Mexico, but told me from the beginning that he thought Spain would go all the way. (Needless to say, the Germany vs. Spain elimination game was one of great importance in this house!) Pablo made Spanish rice and stuffed poblano peppers for the occasion and our friend Matt brought homemade guacamole dip.

Our friends Donald and Alyssa made an appearance for the Nederlands
Looking good in red and yellow.

Matt was undecided, so he gave each team a cheek (He's the guy in the middle)

Congratulations Spain, it was a loooong game, but they scored in the last 3 minutes for the win.

There is only one more weekend of school and then its time for summer reads, afternoon runs, sunny days, hiking trips and camping under the stars.