Nolan's soccer fans.

Nolan seem to be acquiring a large following for his soccer career. Last night Grandma and Grandpa came up from Granite city to see our boy. John, Sara & Nora Elizabeth graced the green to see Nolan from goal post to goal post. Always on hand is mother, "Mom" and sister, "RyRy". Dad was working late at the Post Office and was crushed to miss his son's goal. Darren is Nolan's Dad & coach (off field), spending hours uncounted, working with Nolan to hone his skills to razor sharp.

Absent from the sidelines was Nolan's agent & manager, "Boombie". Jim is my best friend and could not make it to the game last night. He plans to visit Nolan as soon as he can, as Boombie wants to assure his hold on Nolan's managerial contract. Jim has promised not to charge more than 5% (family rate), but since Nolan is an amateur, not much in the way of commissions has found it's way to the manager's pockets. Nolan has offered to share his soft drink with his agent, but not the candy.

Jimbo sees a very young "Tiger" in the making (as do we all) and plans to market him, making most of the money in future advertising endorsement contracts. (F.A.E.C. for short).

(Let me hear you say "Nike".)

Rylan is always ready to cheer on her brother, on the side lines. Here she is below doing summersaults to encourage him and his team.

Rylan and Nora have become almost as good friends as there moms.