Kansas City

The last time I had been to Kansas City I couldn't have been but about 10? I went to watch my brother play in a football game called the Mineral Bowl. It was such a fun time. I remember Kansas City being fun and busy. I am pretty sure nothing has changed as we were back this weekend for Hailey's soccer tournament.

We drove up on Saturday morning. This requiring us to get up around 5:00am. Not a good idea for I am not a morning person at all. However, we do it. Hailey's first soccer game is at 10:00. I am pretty excited as it has been a long time since I have been.

So the game gets started. The wind is really rough and cold. I am wrapped up in sweaters, gloves, hats and plenty of blankets. This does nothing for me. I can't feel my toes, ears or fingers. Therefore I am not in a good mood. The girls come out very slow. They are playing a team that is not so good. The girls just can't seem to get anything done. They are missing shots on goal and slacking on the defense. We lose 3 -2.
Game two. We have had time to get a bite to eat and get back to the game. Again, its cold and the girls come out slow. I am now starting to think the weather has them not performing well. But that is part of soccer. YOu have to be ready for any kind of weather and any kind of talented team. You don't know what to expect at tournaments so you have to be ready for anything. Our girls aren't. Again... We lose.

I am mad and so is Michael. We drove all the way to Kansas City to watch the girls NOT perform up to their ability. Not happy. Therefore Hailey gets scolded. Not good. WE are all mad, cold and ready to go home. But there is still one game left.

Its night time and we are starving... We drive to downtown Kansas City. BEAUTIFUL. Its almost like I remembered it only this time better. Maybe because I am in the moment. WE walk around and hear people singing on the sidewalks. Almost takes our breath away as we hear one young black girl just singing her heart out. Hailey is amazed. Can't get over this girl. We sit outside of a coffee shop just listening to her. She has a crowd and is really pleasing us all. There is a group of two older couples. They are dancing around and singing along to the music. Hailey can not help but to really give them a good giggle. They try to get her to dance with them, but that isn't happening. Which I am really surprised by as she is not much on being a shy kid. Her personality is normally too big for this small world. Either way. She decides to be shy! We go on as our stomaches begin to scream at us all! Michael remembers this really good steak house he ate at once. It was DELICIOUS. I can't get over this place. It is for the rich and famous. We are neither therefore we stick out like a sore thumb. Very comical but we didn't care. Turns out... There was famous people there and one of them sat right behind us! When we figure this out... We are STOKED... He is the actor that played the step brother in Clueless. Paul something. Now that I write this blog.. I can't remember his name. Go figure... Needless to say we left broke but with a smile and full bellies!!!

So here it is. Sunday! Again, its cold and I am very concerned as to if our girls are ready to play or not. OF COURSE THEY ARE. Now that they have those bad games out of the way they are ready to perform. Only now it is too late. The game doesn't count. They can't go on to win the tournament. Coaches are mad. But, I was glad that Hailey went out there and for the first time this weekend, she gave it her all. WE won and that was a good way to leave.

I believe next time they are out of town for a tournament we will feed Hailey a nice fat Steak!!!!