More soccer

This was from the kids' second soccer game. Thankfully, they play at the same field every Saturday. Game times vary a little, but noon is the latest.

Daddy watching them warm-up before the game.

 

 Saying the prayer before playing.

 

 Ella Grace hustling!! She is really becoming known for her speed.

 No other red jerseys in sight!

 Major getting in on the action and taking his turn.

Way to go, Major!

Soccer!

Never thought my kids would play soccer. Never. Baseball, football, basketball, dance, cheerleading, but no soccer. But, they wanted to and we signed them up through our local Y. Their first practice was September 7. And they took a liking to it pretty quickly.

Their first game was on September 8 (most of our practices have either been cancelled, re-scheduled or cut short due to all the rain we have had here.) 

My tough soccer players - 

I told them to look mean!

I ~love~ this picture!

Ella Grace playing goalie. Look at that form!

Um, little excitement here from Major after he scored a goal!

They always go in with the plan to pass the ball to each other and Ella Grace score a goal.

Ella Grace holds hands with the coach's son. Hilarious! No, really, it was only this one time.

Very proud of these kids. They stick with it pretty much the whole game. It gets really hard when the sun is beating down on you and you've been in the majority of the game. They each play no less than half, usually 3/4 to the whole game. Ella Grace, especially, has gotten several compliments and I can tell when the opponent's parents are talking about my stars! I love it!

August happenings

During the later part of August we were getting in a new routine. With school, starting soccer and of course lots of travel for Daddy-o.

Our neighbor's friend, Guti, is here from El Salvador. He was kind enough to come over one afternoon and work on soccer skills with the kids. Jeremy & I are completely clueless about anything soccer related.

Dear friends from Tuscaloosa came down for their DW trip, too. We were so lucky to be able to go over and visit with them for a little while one afternoon/evening and swim. Always wish there was more time, but we will certainly take what we can get. (This was 8/25.)

 This was Ella Grace:

 then Gavin,

and even Kurt!

The next morning at church was 1st Grade Recognition. Jeremy was working. I almost forgot about it. We had a late night out. It was about 10 minutes before we were supposed to be there when I realize it. And girlfriend's hair was bad! We did a quick 'do and I thought we did a good job of getting there, safely, but hurriedly! She was so proud to walk up, have her name called and be presented with a special Bible.