Tennis

In our old neighborhood it literally took us two years to make friends.  Two full years, it was pathetic.

When we moved into our new subdivision I immediately started asking Jason to play tennis.  It only took a few weekends here to see how much everyone plays and what a big social scene it is.  Jason was my secret weapon.  He's quite a good player and it didn't take long for word to get around.

Fast forward a year and a half, and there was a two week stretch this month where he was on 4 separate teams.  His ALTA Mixed and T2 Men's winter leagues both made it to playoffs/finals, and spring ALTA Men's and T2 Mixed had already started.  It was ridiculous the amount of tennis he was playing. Be careful what you wish for.

It has been a ton of fun, and certainly fast tracked our friendships with some truly awesome people.  For that I can't think him enough.  Every Saturday that there is a home match the team brings tons of food and all the kids and lots of the spouses come and go down at the lake courts throughout the match.  Hardin calls this the "tennis party."  He asks at least every other day when the next tennis party is.  Of every thing the kid does, I can say with certainty tennis party days are his favorite thing next to a Cawley/Lillian visit.  I love being able to visit with everyone and get to know their kids.

Hardin's made tons of friends of all ages.  These kids have all grown up playing down there and it's so sweet to watch how the older ones take care of the little ones.  They play and play and play and play and play.  And sneak way too many sweets from the food table.  The area is gated and most people drive golf carts except the opposing team.  But even those cars drive slow because there is no pavement, it's gravel.  It is so nice to have somewhere safe he can run free and have so much fun.

Last weekend was the ALTA championship in Alpharetta.  Only the folks playing in the final match were there with kids, but Hardin had a blast with those few.  There was also a table competition.  I may bring nothing to the table athletically, but I can get on board with a themed table decorating competition like nobody's business.  Jason's team won both the city championship and table competition.

I think tennis will most likely be a big part of our lives for many years to come, and I think we are all very happy about that.  They are even trying to get me to take lessons...  Lord help us all.

Jason's partner for both mixed leagues, Cindy

 

 

I made the cupcakes, and the table was designed by the talented Tracy