Soccer Season is among us

We spent the morning at the baseball field and the afternoon at the soccer fields.  Ella Catherine had 2 games this afternoon.  She decided that she wanted to try out for a club soccer team this year, the same team that she played indoor soccer with last year.  She made the team and we have enjoyed watching her strengthen her skills and learn more about the sport she loves.  Club soccer is definitely a different level of play and it has been fun watching her rise to the challenge.  She prefers to play defense and so that is where she mainly plays.  Although on occasion she gets the itch to play offense and try to score.  All in all, It was a gorgeous day to be outside watching your children enjoy organized sports.

Warm -ups: Calling for the ball

Warm-ups: Trapping the ball

warm-ups: stretches

Getting muscles warm and game ready

While sister was warming up, Carter and dad got in a little batting practice

Doesn't everyone use a soccer net as a batting box?

Game Time

And she is off

Getting the ball down field

Big boot: Love how she puts her whole body into it

Taking the penalty kick

Her approach

Again putting her whole body into a big kick down field.  Crazy is it almost went in the goal but the keeper got it.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Carter decided that this fall he wanted to play baseball instead of soccer.  We are so fortunate that he was able to get on a team with his best friends, coached by their fathers.  Today was his first official game and we are so proud of him.  He hit 3 out of his 4 times at bat.  Unfortunately, we have to work a little on his speed to first base as he was thrown out all 3 times.  He played 3 innings as catcher and 3 innings as pitcher.  He threw 2 players out at first and caught a pop up fly ball.  A great effort and although they didn't win, we couldn't be prouder of his first game as a baseball player.

Getting a few catching pointers and warm up from dad before the game

Had to get a picture of him in his catching gear

First inning as a baseball player.  All geared up and Ready!

The Braves in the dugout cheering on their teammates

Love him!  

Sweet little sister, his biggest fan.  but lets be serious, she is in it for the snacks!

And the Big Sister, his biggest critic.  But also one to cheer him on and be super proud when he plays well.  

Loved that after the game both teams met on the pitchers mound and prayed

Carter and his best buddies, Max and Clayton

First at Bat.

Landon, Carter, Max and Clayton.  They may have lost the game but their spirits were still high.  Love the memories he is making.