Soccer!

Saturday was the first game of the season for the "Black Knights" and the "Silver Bullets". Both of the kids had a great time at their games. Since both had games in the morning - Jake & I had to split up between the games. I stayed for Mackenzie's game and really enjoyed watching soccer again. I admit - I am one of those moms - the type that loses their voice from cheering - the type that caught herself running up the field w/ her daughter - yes that is me. So my goal this season is to tone it down a little & just sit back & enjoy the game!

Mackenzie is on the "Silver Bullets" - yes the parents enjoyed that name - but the girls picked it out. Her team did well - but did end up losing 2-1 in the end. I was very impressed with Mackenzie - this is really her first year of soccer - since the last time she played she was much younger. She did very well & was aggressive! Mackenzie played majority of the game - and did so without complaints :) There were some pretty big players on the other team - a few times Mackenzie was a little timid - but majority of the time she charged the ball. I'm really looking forward to seeing how her team pulls together throughout the season.

Blake's team is the "Black Knights". Blake is really having a blast with soccer. He is very confident and is VERY into it! I only caught a few minutes of his game - but Jake called and gave me numerous updates. Blake has some really good players on his team & they actually won 9-1 - which is a very high score for soccer! I am very bummed that I missed this - but Blake scored! He was playing the sweeper position (behind defense) and there was a penalty kick - just inside the goal box - Blake took the shot & it went over the heads of the boys in the wall & over the keeper's head as well! Blake also was able to try out being keeper - he didn't get much action - but I was encouraged to see him totally focused on the game - even when he wasn't involved in the play. During baseball - we would often see him having an imaginary game of baseball with himself when he was in the outfield. Not in soccer - he was totally aware & into the game.

Well unfortunately - once again - my kids were not into their mom taking pictures of them - so they both look grumpy in the shots below. Oh well - at least you'll get to see their uniforms!

Blake in his keepers jersey - so thrilled that his mother is making him pose for a picture after the game!