One of the best things about the soccer team I play for is that we gather after every match to hang out together. We call this an “aprés.” If it is an away game, we meet at a nearby bar or restaurant. If it is a home game, players volunteer to host a BBQ. In recent years, we have expanded the invite list to include the younger over-48 and over-55 Concord teams.

Today, after an 8-0 win we celebrated at our house. Given the date, we decided on a Cinco de Mayo theme. Rather than burgers and sausages, we did chicken fajitas on the grill with Mexican beers and Margaritas. Jeanine made a delicious Carlota de Limón desert and Nicolai helped out as our mixologist. It is the largest gathering we have had at the house since we moved in and proved to be a most enjoyable event. I was too busy at the grill, tending the fire pit, or cleaning up to memorialize with a photo. Fortunately, the patio is covered by one of our security cameras allowing me to download a short clip for the blog. Not shown here are the guests gathered inside watching the Liverpool match on the big screen in our living room.