Soccer season has started!

Zach decided he wanted to play soccer this year instead of baseball (of course he made that decision after soccer registration was over. late fees suck.) and had his first soccer game last Saturday. I'm not convinced that he loves the sport but he seemed to have a good time (& enjoyed the playground afterwards!). He definitely prefers playing defense!

Team huddle. He's a "Purple Panther."

While he didn't go after the ball a ton, he did a few times and was able to make contact (which was impressive since the team we played was INTENSE).

It was quite chilly out and neither boy remembered a sweatshirt so they took turns wearing mine. :)

Jake was giving Zach pointers on how they could win the game. (because he's an expert apparently!)

He takes after his Aunt Celia when it comes to blinking during pictures (but in his defense, it was really really sunny!).

and the trucks have made their first appearance (of many) this sports season.

 

I don't think they technically keep score in U7 soccer but the other team definitely won. Our purple panthers had a great time and greatly improved from the beginning to the end.

And the snacks are the favorite part anyway so the game doesn't seem to really matter!

 

(And in case you were wondering, no, Jacob did not choose to dress nicely for a soccer game. We had an appointment at church before Zach's game and Jacob forgot his change of clothes. :) )