Ronald Reagan, sports and the young prince Woodard

Blockbuster.com has just delivered The Reagans to this blessed household. I have just watched the mini-series and have to say James Brolin did a great job as Reagan and loved the effort the mini-series gave. Lets be honest, I get very tired of the evaluations of our Presidents - they are human. I value Ronald Reagan as a great President, based on the fact that he maintained pride and confidence in this country. He made mistakes but as a teen growing up through his Presidential years we knew who was in charge and who would do something. Did he always - I have no clue, but it seemed he could communicate his plan and articulate what our direction as a country would be. I obviously did not learn this through the dang mini-series but was reminded of what I learned by watching him on television as a teen and remembering the feeling of confidence I had in him. The older we all get the more we will learn that our leaders are human whether we choose to admit this fact or not - who knows.
My Son has decided to play soccer after wanting to quit. The line "I don't raise quiters" was tempting to use when he told me he wasn't sure if he wanted to play this year but ----he's 8 yrs. old - c'mon. So I decided to just tell him that he needs to stay active (Karate) then he throws the "I miss soccer" thing at us tonight. He then goes to practice and plays hard and seems to enjoy it. I have to fall into the category of - I just want him to be happy (as long as its not too wild or weird). C'mon I'm human!
Can any of us wrap our minds and thoughts around whats going on down in the Gulf coast? All I can do is pray.
Shout out to Cayden Glen Woodard - may your nights be sleepy and your dreams be of sports - love ya!

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Bruised, tired, happy/sad

We played the fourth ranked team in the nation yesterday and lost 1-0. Not bad is a thought, could've won is another, A loss is a loss could be used, @#%$&* not poetice but describes an emotion, but the truth is we played well. We lost but learned a lot and it doesnt affect us one bit. We still are 0-0 in the region and 0-0 in the conference. I love defense and we held one of the best offense's in the country to one goal. We'll live - right?
Sorry I havent written in a while, homies, but I have no excuse. I really am enjoying this one club team thing. I can't imagine having two club teams and a university team. I relaxed today and mowed this afternoon after working with one of my girls on shooting. Big kids school starts tomorrow so I actually have to go up to the office at a decent time and wear the old khaki's and collared shirt. Ahh the rough life that I have. I don't jet set around the country and the world like lil Joshy Burgess, Kirk goes to happy hour and comedy clubs four times a week, Alyssa is shaping the young minds of America with her teaching prowess and my wify is discovering the joys of no morning sickness and no kids in the house five days a week. I will have to get used to the job I have and stop envying the brillance of some of my friends and their jobs.

Bring on the rain!

I have read my wife's blog and understand she told you about our anniversary. Here's my take on the 12 years. They have been awesome - the one thing I cringe at is the "cookie cutter" descriptions of couples that are married for a long time. Some couples get along great for years and years without many problems and they seem to tackle life's challenges together. Give me a break - good for you couples. We have had high points and low points in our marriage/ challenges and rewards! I would have it no other way - it makes us stronger and keeps the years from going by to quickly. I don't want to have one disagreement with my wife every four years and sit on the front porch with only good times to talk about. I'm being serious - I want to make a mistake or get into it a little and learn from it. I don't want a calm to become a storm that is too overwhelming because the rain has never been felt. I like the rain showers and the sunshine. If the showers get to strong and a big storm comes then we are ready as a couple to handle it. Listen I have always worked to have consistency and calm in my life but sometimes its good to have passion and excitement and if I can have all of those things in a marriage then that's great. Guess what - we have them all and there great and I can't wait for another 12 years!
Love ya honey

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Soprano's

Bless your lil soul's homies! I haven't told you about my season five of the Soprano's! Brillance is here and its name is Tony! I started and finishedthe season in about five days, Very good season, obviously, with Tony struggling as a boss, seperated hubby, and father (A.J. is becoming a brat). Christopher is slowly becoming more reliable to help run the family business and Adriana is slipping up on her commitments to the FBI. Ahh the thrill of a well written, well acted show!
We scrimmaged last night and beat my other team - my u-19 club team - 3-0. Wasn't too great after watching the film, we were sloppy. Not sure to chalk it up to rusty or sloppy but any game we score three goals I'll take. The girls have the morning off and I'll work them pretty hard tonight. It was hard to watch both teams play and not root for / against them. My gosh its hot - the girls will die tonight. I on the other hand will simply turn bright red from the sun and be close to death. Fun times in Wichita Falls.

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Coaching

One of my least favorite things about coaching/training players is the assigning of who goes on road trips and who doesn't. We only will take twenty players with us on the 27th when we have our first out of town game. I have no problem confronting and correcting a player but putting a list up that has twenty names on it (who goes on the trip) and leaving ten is a struggle at times. I do want everyone to be happy sometimes - I do know a lot of these players get what they deserve. The cream does rise to the top. I do want to win more than lose and will not sacrifice that for the chance to "make someone's day". I just have to admit that I do feel their pain and embarrassment when they are excluded from the group for road trips. They will go through two weeks of two practices a day and sacrifice a lot of blood and sweat for this program - its hard for them to see the big picture at times.
I lost one of my starting defenders yesterday with a possible broken ankle - GREAT! There's nothing showing up on the X-ray but the will have to re examine the ankle in a couple days. I can't afford to lose too many defenders!
We are finally practicing on the field and itsss humid. A lot of water standing all over and 95 degree heat makes for fun practices!

Rants:
I don't understand Terrell Owens - I know the NFL has some dangerous contracts (they can cut you without having to pay out the full remainder of the contract) but its a seven year deal you signed - you can't renegotiate it after one year!

Glad the NHL is back - but - good gosh almighty who is playing for what team! Everyone is trying to get under the new salary cap and there are cuts and trades everywhere!

Little disappointed with Bravos new show Situation Comedy - a Project Greenlight kinda thing. People submit scripts and Sean Hayes (Jack on Will and Grace) and his producing "partner" pick the best two and present them to NBC. We get to follow all the drama along the way. Not as good as the Project Greenlight show but o.k.

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Cool parents of a third grader

I won't go into much detail about the morning - because Kelly already did on her blog but it was fun. Its unbelievable that we have two in school. I was very proud of the boys for getting ready on their own and for Evan going right into his class. I do feel like we are too young to have a third grader but when the third child comes and they are in third grade we will definately be the oldest third grade parents! I would poke a little fun at the rookie school parents with the video and camera crews there for their childs baptism into school but we were like that so I'll let that go. Fun times had by all!
We have received an unbelieveable amount of rain the last three days! I have now kept my girls off the field for five practices. We cancelled our scrimmage for tonight. The only good thing is we run the stuffins out of 'em on the mile course but no touches on the ball. Still liking this years team but doesn't every coach at this time of the year.
Pregnancy update - Still no morning sickness for me. I had a headache the other day but think the weather had something to do with that. My right knee hurts a little but I have been running everyday so think that may have something to do with it. I hate to brag but this third pregnancy has not been to bad on me. A little sunburn sometimes but thats from being outside. I'm feeling good though - thanks for asking!

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Pre-season

Here's the deal - 30 girls/4 coaches and 2 practices a day. That is pre-season and it lasts from the 10th till the 26th. We will have some days off and some scrimmages but for the most part two practices a day. Its hot in Texas by the way. Things are going well. I am pleasantly surprised by our freshmen and the one transfer. We do have to watch out for injuries - we play the #3 ranked team in the country for our first game - it would be nice to have everyone healthy. There are so many things to stress out as a coach (with my personality traits). I tend to see the negative in everything when it comes to my job. I worry way to much! Every good practice has to have flaws in it! I'll survive though its not life or death - right?
Kelly taped Oprah's after show on TIVO and it was when Barry Manilow was a guest. The audience requested songs and he sung them. I died!! I'lm sorry but people may think I'm being sarcastic - no way! I love Manilow - "he writes the songs that make the whole world sing!!"
Good grief - as part of my reaching out to teach America's youth program, I ask my girls questions about American and World history. It took a Freshman one whole minute to determine who won the Civil War. It was a verbal multiple choice. North or South - "Uhhhh the Nooorrrttthhhh?" She said sheeepishly. Apparently Bunker Hill was a famous battle in the Civil War, a Senior told me. Ohh yea and the Lee guy was a famous general of the war but not sure for which side! Bless their hearts. Oh Well, its only people that died to make this country what it is - who cares. Ughhhh

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Lake Highlands

We're in! We won our game on Saturday and we are in the Lake Highlands girls classic league. Sure its Division 3 but hey its better than the other two league and four divisions we could be in. It was hotter than Angelina in a bikini but we scored three goals and allowed one and made it in!

I'm telling ya what, my peeps, I'm loving the left behind series of books. I have read the first six in July and am working on number seven Indwelling. I have read the first eight books three years ago but then got busy and didn't read the last four. My Obsessive disorder then kicked in and I can't read the last four til I reread the first eight. I'm telling you though I love them. I really think they are well written books and have a great message! I guess Alyssa could compare it to her reading Dr. Seuss.

Preseason starts tomorrow. I will busy checking the girls in and having team meetings then Wham Wed. 10th - Aug. 26th. we will practice two times a day almost every day. I will have two total breakdowns and three acid filled ulcers. Then the season will begins, my stomach hurts just thinking about it!

Pregnancy Update
So far not much morning sickness for me - I think this could be an easy pregnancy. I feel good, actually have lost some weight and working on my tan. I don't know why people think pregnancy is so hard?

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Mr. Bright Side

We had the funeral for Vinny and his granddaughter last night. It was a different experience, obviously funeral's should be, no one should get used to them. I have never been to a catholic funeral and it lasted a while. Wow my ADHD was in high gear but at least we stood and sat and stood and sat every few minutes so it kept us on the move. It was a nice time to remember their lives and that's what counts.
The Lord is in high gear with the Trimble's lives! I have only one club team this year which makes our finances a lot tighter and as you know we have a child on the way. My first thought is what in the world are we thinking! Its awesome that the one year I get only one team is also the year we refinance our mortgage and save a lot a month and the year my youngest gets out of preschool (paid) and goes to kindergarten (free). Kelly will be able to work a little and the club will use me for skills sessions. I am a big time human - all I can see is the stuff I want to worry about and not the blessings or the way the Lord will provide. I guess its easier for me to worry and stress then look on the bright side (ugghhh just typing that makes me want to throw up). Is it possible that I need to work on not being sooo negative? No, not me (sarcasm)!
I have agreed today to watch my two and the two from across the street so my wife and our neighbors can go to Dallas to the new IKEA store. This is big time all day - 8am - 6pm - with four lives hanging in the balance of the wise and honorable Jeff Trimble. As I type I have no clue where the four are but am sure all is well. I'm actually surprised three adults have faith enough in me to allow to monitor four kids with the same maturity level as myself. Bless their hearts - their only human.

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Sad

This weekend I was back down in Dallas for...you guesseed it... more qualifying games. We won one and lost one. So I went down last night for another game at 8pm - got home at 1am. We lost that one so we HAVE to win Saturday to make it into the league that we want to be in. Then I'm done with club tournaments until November. Then the really fun begins and my college girls report on the 9th. I love preseason! Well I lost the pink eye and now have a sore throat. Ridiculous! I couldn't say one word on Saturday during the games - not fun. I just sat there, killed me.
We had some terrible news Saturday one of our biggest supporters of the girls and guys soccer team passed away in a plane crash with his 10 yr. old granddaughter and her lil best friend. He was flying his plane when it crashed on takeoff, the little girls mom survived but Vinny and his granddaughter and her friend were killed immediately. We will go to the services tomorrow night. Please pray for the Lewis family because it is going to be rough with both caskets up there. I guess I'll stop there - it doesn't feel right to talk about much else. Sorry for the depressing blog but the family obviously is going through a rough time and needs our prayers. I'll blog tomorrow.

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