Breakfast In Bed

NWSL 2017 Week 1

League Summary:

4/15
Hou v Chi: 2-0 (Ohai, Daly)
Por v Orl: 2-0 (Nadim, Sinclair)
Was v Ncc: 0-1 (Zerboni)
Sea v Sky Blue: 1-1 (Rapinoe; Killion)
4/16
FCKC v Bos: 2-0 (Leroux, Rodriguez)

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"This is going to be more complex than I imagined." Alyssa groaned, burying her face in her hands at her kitchen table in Chicago.

"Sweetheart, we talked about this. We found that gorgeous venue in Colorado and have already put down our deposit. That is a huge task checked off. This morning, all we have to do find save-the-dates and invitations plus start editing the guest list. It is a small, doable task. Grab a cup of coffee, then get back here." Becky couldn't help but smile. Her goalkeeper was cute when she was flustered.

Alyssa grumbled but did get up from the table and go pour herself another strong cup of coffee. She took a few sips and grabbed a banana nut muffin Jen Hoy had brought to recovery the day before to tide her over. After she adjusted her phone, she grabbed and booted up her Mac.

"Alright, so we have to look for invitations. The first step to that is figuring out our wedding colors and a theme, if you want one. We want that to be reflected on the save-the-dates and the invitations."

"A theme?"

"Yes dear. There are all kinds of them, ranging from simple to complex. With ours being in December, we should probably stick to something simple."

"I like that idea." Alyssa nodded quickly. The simpler, the better with their crazy lives. "What...could we do...literature or something related to it? That was how we met, remember? You asking to borrow the book I had just finished because you forgot to pack an extra. And our first date was at Powell's in Portland."

"That is a brilliant idea sweetheart." The blonde cracked a grin as she jotted the idea down in the notebook Amy had gotten her for planning. "It is broad enough we could find plenty that works and still customize it as we desire."

"Glad I could help." Alyssa had blushed red at the compliment.

"See, you thought this wedding stuff would be hard." Becky couldn't resist teasing her. She was glad to see Alyssa out of the small funk that had grabbed ahold of her after Chicago lost to Houston. The orange team always seemed to have their number at the beginning of the season and 2017 was no different.

"I said it is going to be more complex than I imagined. I wager figuring that out is only the tip of the iceberg with regards to what you want to get accomplished this morning. So, hit me with it. What's next?" Her head tilted as she took another sip of coffee.

"Now we have to narrow down our colors According to my notes, we were torn between a royal blue and silver or a teal with a soft yellow." Becky read off of her notebook before glancing up at Alyssa. "Have you thought about it at all?"

"If I am to be completely honest, not really. The game result put a damper on any sort of planning."

"That's alright." The soft smile Becky gave her warmed Alyssa's heart. The great part of marrying another professional sports player was that they understood the ups and downs of the season better than anyone. "Take another look at the paint chips I sent you."

"Alright, give me a moment."

Alyssa got up from her kitchen table and ventured into her bedroom, grabbing the small envelope that Becky had mailed her a few days ago. She turned it over and tapped gently, sliding out the four paint chips. After separating them into the appropriate pairs, Alyssa made her way back to the kitchen. Becky let her look at them for a few moments before prompting for an answer.