The end of the season

Soccer, soccer, soccer.

 It has felt at times recently that we have lived and breathed soccer. Most of the time we enjoyed it. But honestly, I am so happy for the season to be over that I could almost, well, I don't know what I could almost do, but that is what you are suppose to say. Almost scream? Almost cry? Almost pee your pants?
 Either way, I am undeniably relieved to have reached the end.

I am one of those annoying moms who brings their own camera to the "official" picture day.... then doesn't buy any. Sorry professional people. I don't mean to be hateful - just cheap!

It is a big field, and my camera isn't that fancy, but I got a few good shots of Canaan. 

Before the haircut

 He may be defense, but he can be encouragement too!

 Stop that ball!

And make sure nothing has disturbed the new "fauxhawk" - hair is everything, don't you know!

 The Power Rangers

A little close to be the "official" picture, but I like seeing his adorable face!

And Zion -

 This is one of my favorite shots - an entire row of children. 

Just running. 

Chasing a ball. 

In a line. 

He loves to be in motion.

 Zion getting to throw the ball in,

 and for anyone who knows the rules of soccer... the fact that I can see his head wayyyy above the other children's... oops! (both feet are supposed to stay on the ground- but at that age they don't call them out on it) At least he is enthusiastic!

My Zi, the little care-giver. This picture is so blurry, but I love to see his kind heart!

He just looks so serious.

The cheering section (or sideline coach, depending on the moment) who avoids the camera like the plague.

It was fun. It was busy. It was exciting. It is over.
Life is good.

Hope you are entering your Thanksgiving season with something peaceful like the end of soccer season to be thankful for!

Blessings, 

End of the season

We have had a busy summer season of T-ball. Lots of time on the road, but what fun!

 Zion had never played ball, of any sort really, so this was very needed so that I could feel less like a failure as a mother.

These pictures were taken over the course of the "season", so they come from lots of angles, but you can see the fun!

 Ready to play

 Look at that beautiful hit! 

And he's off...

Waiting patiently for the ball to come his way. 

Canaan took this picture with his camera. Didn't he do a fabulous job?!

 I love this picture because you can see Andy coaching 3rd in the background. Sometimes at this age they need reminded to move on. That was supposed to be Andy's job. However, he introduced himself to each child, learned their names, and soon they really enjoyed him. By the end of the season they would be out there chatting with him at 3rd and we would have to yell from the dugout, reminding him to send them on home. So funny!

 I am pretty proud of this picture. A full half of them looking, and (mostly) smiling, at the SAME TIME. This took work!

 I love this picture of little brother from down the street running the bases during "warm up".

He was a riot to add to the dugout. 

You see...

 one adorable mommy friend...

 and a very full dugout...

made for a very busy set of mommies! 

What fun we had!

 All done...

We didn't have a super turn-out for the end of season pizza party

 but the ones we did have 

 were very proud

of their awesome medals!

I hope your summer is winding down nicely. 

We certainly finished with a last hurray!

I love being a mom. 

Blessings,