5.09.2009

Soccer Season - It's Almost Done!




We have just one more week. What a crazy season this has been. I have fully embraced the term "soccer mom" this season and wear it quite proudly. All three girls decided to play, so at 5:30 on Tuesdays I'd drop each girl off at the appropriate field, run Adam to his baseball practice about 10 minutes away, and then head back to the soccer fields.


That was nothing compared to what Thursdays would bring. Since there are only two game times - 5:30 and 6:15 - and three girls playing...well, you can guess where I'm going with this. Lesa and Selah would always play at the same time. Thankfully their games were usually right next to each other, so I was the crazy mom standing in between the two fields yelling encouraging words to one player, then turning to the other field and doing the same for the other daughter. When Mike would arrive after work, we'd often tag-team it. He'd watch one while I watched the other, and we'd both text each other updates. I'm sure we were a sight!


Kira always played at the opposite time, which worked out well since her field was on the opposite side of the complex. Very convenient!
Here are some pictures of the girls in action...
Kira's First Season

This one cracks me up.
She's the one in the middle who's so excited!

Trying to steal away from the pack.

Fancy footwork.
At one point in the game I had to explain that it's not OK to grab the other players by the shirt to get them out of her way. Granted, it's an effective technique, but illegal, nonetheless.




Lesa's Season
She's on the right, with the ball.
NUMBER 2
Trying to steal away from the others.


TENDING THE GOAL
That was close!


Am I the only mother who gets nervous when their kid is playing goalie?
I'm always glad when that quarter is over!


Selah's Season

PLAYING GOALIE
BREAKING AWAY FROM THE CROWD

TRYING TO SCORE A GOAL.

She missed this one, but later scored a goal.

Kids Spring Photos

I've been needing to update our photos of the kids, so here you go.
What a way to enjoy the beautiful day!