Soccer Stars!

Lea and Jonah are our soccer stars!

This is Jonah's first year playing soccer. The first picture below is right before the first game. He had been excited all morning and then when we got to the field, he decided to get uncooperative. This was him acting out because he was nervous for his first game. New things and change are difficult for him to adjust to. So Jonah is the kid turned away from the camera. He would not pose for the picture at all. He pulled it together for the game though and he had a great time playing. He tells me to cheer louder for him all the time and he says that soccer is tiring because of all the running, but he really does love it. Five of the boys on his team of ten players are in his kindergarten class at school, so he is making friends and he loves being a part of the team. Jonah is naturally gifted with athletics and he has size going for him as he is one of the taller players on his team so these help him a lot. He is great at blocking kicks and protecting the goal and he even has scored a couple of goals during the games this season. We are very proud of Jonah and how much he has learned and worked hard during soccer. Of course the fun he has had and the friendships he has made are the best parts of his soccer experience this year. Way to go Jonah!

I just love the loving way Jonah is looking at Micah in this picture. He really does love and cherish his baby brother. Micah cheers on Lea and Jonah at their games every Saturday.

Nice kick Jonah!

Lea has thrived during her second year of soccer. She is really good at it. She too is great at defense and protecting the goal. Being a full-back is Lea's favorite position to play. She takes after her mommy, who played that same position when she was in soccer. Lea is really fast too though, so her coach usually plays her as a forward for half the time she plays and defense for the other half. We are very proud of Lea for all of her hard work and her good attitude during soccer. Good job Lea!

Lea's team won $30 in a banner contest. They had the best banner in the league for their age group.

Run, Lea, run!