Let the games begin...

The boys started soccer on Saturday. Usually I am really pumped to get soccer under way, but not so much on this day. Monte was out of town this past weekend. He went to Chicago with friends. For the entire weekend. I am not bitter, not one little bit. So that left me in charge of getting all three boys ready and out the door by 8:30a. I barely am out of bed by 8:30a, so it was a blast!

What made it even better is that Josiah came into my room while I was still trying to wake up and asked what day it was. When I told him that it was soccer day, he told me he was sick and couldn't play. He continued with his story with big crocodile tears. He said that germs came into his room during the night, went into his body and that is why he can't play. This is Josiah's first time playing soccer and he had a very traumatizing experience with flag football last fall, so I am sure that is why there was so much drama. I told him that he had to play and if he still didn't like it after the season was over, he would NEVER have to play again.

He ended up LOVING it, after getting over his coach calling him JoZiah. I do need to teach him that it is not ok to run down the field with his arms out straight. That boy keeps me laughing, while also keeping me on my toes!

Isaac and John did well. This was John's first year on the big field! He came off the field holding his chest and telling me his heart was beating to hard he thought he was going to die. Seriously, he cracks me up! He is not too found of the whole exercising thing. Just like his Dad!

Soccer and Waterguns...

I did finally take some pictures at soccer on Saturday, but for SOME reason not known to man I can't get them uploaded onto blogger. I have been trying for TWO DAYS! I will keep trying, but until then here is a soccer update.

I took some of John while he was practicing before the game and then forgot to take another one of him. I think it has to do with the fact he scored six goals and was just really into it! He has really surprised us in how well he is doing. We didn't really think our day dreamer would enjoy soccer, but he is so much determination. I didn't realize how intense he could be until this soccer season. It has been neat to see him grow to love the sport. He is now catching up to Isaac with how many soccer shirts he has!

Isaac is still doing well with the game. He absolutely loves the sport. He only scored one goal this past Saturday, but the Saturday before he got three. He is by far one of the smallest kids on the field, but hasn't let that stop him. He has scored on the "bigger kid" many times. One time he scored on a kid with whom he only came up to his chest. Everyone on the sidelines cheered, it was a great moment for him!

Monte has wanted to get the boys "good" water guns for some time now. I had a coupon for Target, so we were able to get them tonight for a good price. Oh, the laughter and screaming that came from our backyard tonight made me smile, BIG! They had a great time getting each other SOAKED. They went through two pair of clothes. I got a few pictures, but they were pretty relentless, even with Mommy holding the camera. So, I had to take cover inside!

Soccer Pictures

I always remember to bring my camera to the soccer games, but I always FORGET to take pictures. I get way into the games and space the whole picture thing. So forgive me. I did take pictures of the boys today after the soccer game... at our house. It is the best you are going to get for now. I will TRY to remember to take some next week.

Isaac and John are on different teams this year, so it is a little tricky. I spend one half with John and the other with Isaac. I hate missing even a second of their game, but I cannot be in two places at once. I don't even want to think about the fall (they start at the end of July) when Josiah starts playing. Hopefully he and John will be on the same team.

Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the "soccer" pictures!

That is my husband's body, but that is NOT my husband!!

After being married to Monte for almost eight years, he still surprises me every now and then. Tuesday night was one of those nights.

The boys had soccer practice. We already knew that Isaac’s coach would no longer be at practices because of a work conflict and there would be a sub. Well, when practice was supposed to start there was no one there to coach. So, Monte got all the kids together and stepped in as their coach. I just stood there and stared. I couldn't believe the events that were unfolding right in front of my eyes. It was the one time I forgot to bring my camera… of course!

This is the same guy that I had to beg and plead with to get the boys to play soccer in the first place. He words always were, “Anything that you play where you can’t use your God given appendages is not a REAL sport.” He hated everything about soccer. In the end I won and since the boys love it, he enjoys it now too. He still wouldn’t get cable just to have the soccer channel, but he come very far in the last couple of years.

Monte has a very strong personality, so when he makes up his mind it is very hard to persuade him otherwise. I believe all this shows his love for his family and I am proud of him!

I will make sure to bring my camera next week incase it all happens again!

IT'S FINALLY HERE...

You know I have been waiting for this night. Tonight was Isaac and John's first night of soccer. I was so excited to see them get back on the field. I absolutely love watching my boys play the game... they make me so proud. It was a good night!

The Count Down Has Begun

Isaac and John start soccer in NINE days. I can hardly wait, it was a LONG winter and since we didn't do indoor soccer this year, it has made it even longer! I will be blogging about soccer a lot once it starts, I hope you don't mind. I am in love with watching them play the game. John hasn't played since he was 3 and it was a disaster. I hope it goes better now that he is older!

This picture was taken of Isaac last fall.