Bittersweet Ending

this friday and saturday mark the end of a five year ride 

for this little girl - oh, i mean "young lady"

who knew back when she was just this little muffin of a child

that she would become a full time university student/athlete

giving up much of her free time and weekends

devoted to the sport of her choice

basketball

yes, both in-season and off-season this girl has dedicated her life

to the daily grind of working out and practicing and playing

the game of basketball

this weekend she will play her last "home" games in the gymnasium

she calls her "second" home

it is a bittersweet ending to a l....o....n....g five years

ones i'm sure she will remember forever

they hold a lot of special times

spent with special friends and teammates and coaches

yes, saturday night will be a very sad night for this girl

but the memories of the past five years will remain priceless

alyssa

we have enjoyed watching the journey you have taken

may you remember these times and never take for granted all that they were

may your future hold many more special experiences to last you a lifetime

oh, and we almost forgot

PLAYOFFS - OH YEAH BABY!!

xoxo

mom and dad

go here to see her "last hurrah" in the local paper