Basketball

Brother was on a YMCA backetball team this fall. He really enjoyed playing and they were very fun and entertaining to watch!

Soccer Star

Brother is playing soccer this spring again, and he is getting really good! Just look at the way he wrangles the ball!

Careful!
CRASH! It looks like we will be investing in cleats for the fall.
Hey cute pie! Great sportsmanship!

Fall Soccer Season

It is that time of year again for Fall Soccer. Brother is having so much fun playing this year! I think that it is a combination of moving up to a new division (aka bigger fields and actually learning more "stuff") and maturing a little more. He just can't wait to go play every week!

See his fancy foot work!

Future soccer player. She is just dying to go out and play with the big kids.

Can't you just see the joy on his face!

Activity Fun

I really feel bad for the parents out there who's children are not old enought yet to be participating in a sport activity. Just think of the fun they are missing out on. You know, like trying to locate gear (uniforms - clean if you are lucky, baseball glove, baseball hat, soccer ball, shin guards...) usually last minute with very little help from the child...

Mom - "Where is your glove?"

Brother - Shrugs shoulders...

Mom - "What did you do with it after practice?" (which usually was the day before)

Brother - Shrugs shoulders...

Brother looks for it and can't find it...

Mom looks and finds it (Super Mom!)...

Brother - "Oh yea! I remember now!"

Go figure...

This scenario is especially fun when it is your turn to bring snacks and mom bought the juice boxes but forgot the actual snacks. That means that everyone has to leave early for a last minute store run. Of course that is after getting the cooler ready, loading the car with blankets to sit on, diaper bag (diapers and/or wipes in it if you are lucky), sun screen, sports gear, camera. Oh, and don't forget the kids!

To add to excitement, it is great when the activities overlap. You know, first t-ball game of the season at 9am, then last soccer game of the season at 10:30am, then soccer pizza party at 11:45am (which of course you have all of the soccer trophies, so make sure not to forget them!). Let me tell you how much fun it was the night before that day! Of course Dad was out of town and couldn't help...

Anyways, I really feel bad for the parents out there who haven't gotten to experience this yet! Great picture opportunities!