CK Soccer Girl

Madison has been playing soccer on her school team this year.

Major Trouble

I didn't get that many pictures of Madison playing soccer this season, but she's probably glad about that because she's been less that thrilled with my photography habit lately. Her team name this season is "Major Trouble" although I think they also could have gone with "Major Attitude".

Goalies are GOOD

Carter's new soccer discovery of the season was that he loves to play the goalie position, which he used to dread doing (he's blocking the ball in the uppermost picture). And though he pays good attention to his games, Carter still manages to discover creepy crawlies druing his games as well.

Grant's First Season Playing Soccer

After watching Madison and Carter's soccer games last year while wearing his cast, Grant asked if he could play soccer too someday. That melted my heart making me crazily say yes and that's why I have 3 kids in soccer this season! Grant has truly turned on the speed for his soccer games and was pleasantly surprised when people were saying how fast he was. Being compared to the speedy Carter-man all these years had made Grant think he was a slow runner, so hearing that he was "fast" was news to him.
He's in a red jersey for the top photo, and white for the rest. In the bottom picture he's with his buddy Josh.

Just Kick It

Soccer season is in full swing and I've got the team pictures to prove it. Now if I can only find a way to prevent the boys from kicking balls in the house...

Red Lions ROAR!

Carter's control over the soccer ball has really improved this season. It has helped him to feel better about how he plays during games. He had some awesome coaches this year that helped make the season great for Carter. Here's a few pics of him at his last practice and game.

Killer Kleats

There were 18 girls on Madison's soccer team this year. Only 11 can play on the field at a time. It seems much busier on the field during her games as opposed to Carter's. He can only have 6 players on the field at a time. Madison is a fast runner and would keep moving around in any position she was put in. Her favorite position to play is forward. She loves trying to drive the ball to the goal. This season she got to play two of her games this season on AstroTurf. What an amazing concept to make a synthetic field. The ball seemed to roll forever on that surface. It was dry, but horrible if you crashed to the ground because the little bits of "turf" would embed into the skin surface. I noticed the girls trying really hard not to fall down during the AstroTurf games.

Soccer Girlie

This is Madison's first season playing soccer. It's a good thing she likes running because she's been doing it alot at practice. She comes home exhausted after scrambling all around during practice. She hasn't been complaining about it though, so I think she likes it. Her first game was yesterday and she said it was much more fun than practice. I liked watching the soccer game. I think I've been a closet sports fan all my life and not known I was until my kids have started playing sports- funny huh?!

Carter's thinking "Mom, take me back to my party. I'm serious." I couldn't let him miss getting a picture with his soccer team (see comments on prev. blog). His coaches this year have been awesome. Carter is having a blast playing soccer with new friends and learning so much from his coaches. The only downside to soccer season is that Carter kicks balls in the house constantly and has to be remided to kick them outside only. He's got a powerful kick. Once again the dodging skills I've gained since having Carter are being put to use.

Soccer Season Success

Carter is finishing his last two soccer games this week. This was his first season playing and he loved it (except for the rainy game days). His team was called the Red Lions and consisted of 6 boys. Carter also likes practicing his soccer skills with Dad. We're proud of Carter for being a good sport and learning to be a team player.