Soccer-Time!

Caden and Cole S. had their first soccer practice/game today for rec soccer! They are such big boys now! and they look so cute in their uniforms! Today was a rainy day so it was difficult to take pictures while carrying Cora in the bjorn and holding a golf umbrella! So I'm sure I'll have more once we have a sunny day! Rob is an assistant coach so he's in on the action too. We were so proud of Caden! For the first time ever in "organized" soccer he participated in the stretching/warm-up circle! He did jumping jacks and touched his toes!

For the first half they have practice and for the second half they play a game, today it was against the blue team, 3-on-3. Once game time began Caden did okay during his first time in.. but not much longer after that he was looking around and running around the field like a mad man... in the opposite direction of the ball! We'll be working on going after the ball this week in the backyard!

I think Caden is going to take after his Mom and not love the contact sports! not that soccer has a lot of contact, but you do have to be aggressive. Cross-country, track and rowing were more up my alley! I did hold my own in basketball for awhile, being probably the only person in history to manage not to dribble during a game much more than 3 times in the entire 9 years I played!! Cole S. on the other hand was a pro! On the ball kicking it down the field and even scoring a goal! He'll have to give Caden a few lessons! He did in fact teach Caden how to tackle (football) and now that is all Caden and our Cole do! It is quite funny to watch! And we promote it because it toughens Mr. Sensitive-Caden up! Cole is going to be our aggressive one... and just watch out because Cora is going to be the toughest! especially since she'll be keeping up with her big brothers!

Caden listening to the coaches.

Cole S. loves soccer! he goes after the ball like a pro

The kids stand on the side line watching their teammates play

Caden and Cole S. take the field