Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Introduction to Soccer: let the laughter begin...

Now, I know I posted this spring about E playing t-ball. What a hoot that was to watch all these 3 year olds running base to base, hitting the balls with these giant helmets on, and the oh-so-cute waves from 2nd base to mommy! But, we couldn't stop there...we are bound and determined to give E all the experiences and exposure to as many sports as we can possibly muster-- hopefully ending in a definitive interest in at least one. So, this fall, the choice was Soccer! Not from mom or dad, from E. He has wanted to play soccer since the spring. So, over the weekend, he had his first game of soccer. What an experience...
 Before the game: Can you find E?? Take a minute, look closely....yep! He is the one IN the goal net. And, now let the laughing from the sidelines begin!
 He wasn't quite sure during this first game. He had a small meltdown, because he wasn't given the ball all the time! Such a fun teaching moment for mom: "E, we have to share the ball as a team. You want to keep it away from the blue team!"
Here he is waiting for the other team to kick it off. He loves to just stand there sometimes!! We were laughing. Sometimes we forget how hard it is to learn something new. Wow! We are so looking forward to the 7 more games!

My Ethan turned 4!!

My little boy turned 4 this week. What a weird thought for me to think, "Wow! It has already been four years?" Well, I guess it has. This little boy has brought Mike and I so much joy, laughter, stress, love, anxiety...and probably many more emotions that I can't even vocalize. But, all in all, these last four years have been such a learning experience full of blessings beyond my comprehension. I am so proud of who he is at this moment in his life, and it thrills me to think of the great experiences and growing that he will continue to  have. I thank my Heavenly Father each and every day for this child in my life. I am so blessed to be a mother of a very active, curious, energetic, loud 4 year old! Happy Birthday E!

 We had a little ice cream & cake social with family on Sunday night to celebrate! He was so excited to have everyone there because of HIM! 

 This is the cake HE picked out. I bet you can't guess what he LOVES?!?! Yep, that is right...anything that makes an engine sound!

 Man! That face will melt my heart like butter! I just love him!
Opening his presents:




Favorite gift of all was from Aunt Lisa and Tony! Between him and Brynlee, I don't know if my walls will keep up!

May the Lord continue to bless this little boy with the same sweet spirit and curiosity that he has right now! We love this little guy, and can't imagine our home without this crazy kid in it!