Club Soccer = Big Smile

During the winter, Nikita stays in soccer shape for the real season by playing indoor club soccer. The teams are set up by age group, 12-13 year olds, 14-15 and 16-17. She plays with the 12-13 year old's team called U13. Middle school girls. Last night, they went up against the undefeated U17 team...or should I say previously undefeated team and WON. Nobody expected them to win. We all thought, "if they just hang in there and try not to lose by too much, that would be great". Just peachy. They were up against 16 and 17 year old girls who currently play varsity for their high schools. I have never seen little girls play so hard and with so much tenacity. They stood their ground and they completed carefully planned passes. They controled the ball. They were pushed, tripped and mowed over by girls twice their size. But the smiles on their faces as they walked off the field with a 2-1 win proved it was worth the punishment they withstood. And the parents were happy too. :o)

So, in honor of tough little girls with a drive to win, I drink, appropriately;
Big Smile Red. California Red Wine by Tortoise Creek Winery.$8.99 Alcohol, 13.5%. A blended wine with a bold smooth taste. Soft tannis, nice fruity berry flavor. Great everyday wine. I am really enjoying this one. Screw cap, easy access. I love the lable.