In keeping with CYO tradition, at least for St. Joe teams, we had our end-of-the-year party for our boys volleyball team this evening at Premier Pizza at Automall Parkway in Fremont. If you recall, we originally had this party planned 2 weeks ago, but since more than half of the team couldn't make it, we had to cancel at the very last minute. This second go-around had an almost perfect attendance, with only one player missing.
At Premier, we had planned on seating at the patio for an al freso dining. But the weather had changed during the week, with a forecast of a chilly Friday, we moved our reservation indoors. It was a good thing we did because the place was packed. Without a reservation, we wouldn't be able to dine in at the time we wanted to.
We occupied two long tables, with the boys and a few dads seating on one. Others called in their orders ahead of time, as advised, so they didn't have to wait long for their food. Since James and I had a late lunch, we only ordered when we got there, and didn't mind the wait. There was good conversation all around so the wait didn't seem that long. In addition, the Pacers-Heat game was also being shown on TV, and that helped ease the wait as well.
For dessert, someone brought chocolate cake for everyone to share. Before the party ended, Andrew stood up next to me and Coach Rich and gave his brief speech. On behalf of the team and parents, he thanked both Rich and I for a wonderful experience and successful season, then handed us an envelop each (which contained a "Thank You " card and a gift card). We were cajoled into giving a speech of sorts, but because the noise in the pizza place was getting louder, we opted not to, but gave them a short "thank you" instead. Besides, I didn't have anything more to say since I've already done so during the CYO awards night a few nights prior.
With this last event, this put a closure on another successful CYO volleyball season ..... and probably my last.
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