soccer season

This was the second year Lucas was out for soccer.  It was so neat to watch how much he had learned and grown from last year.  He was the oldest on his team this year and from his very first practice, Brent and I told him that was a big responsibility to be a good leader and teach the younger kids about sportsmanship.

At the first game, one of his teammates was scared to even go on the field.  We were across the field, but from the sidelines I watched Lucas put his arm around the teammate and tell him what to do when he got on the field.  We were so proud of him for his behavior.  And then he went on to have a great game, too.  Double bonus!  

Purple team! 

Owen goes for a dive behind Lucas. 

Clayton and Lucas. 

These two are tough competitors and will be great athletes on the same team someday.  

And then … on the ground.  

Using his best defense on Owen.  

GOAL!!!

He's loving it!  

{mom bragging moment = Lucas scored 23 goals this season.}

You can tell the early season games compared to the late season games.  Brown grass vs. green!

Proud mom.  

Gracie's dad coached her team this year and they played a scrimmage against neighboring teams.  He asked Lucas to play and they had a fun night of soccer.  

Hannah was happy to play with the *pink* soccer ball at practice.  

I guess we need to get her a new ball.  ;-) 

Pink goal! 

Of course there was always a cheering section at the soccer games for Team Purple!  Sometimes it was a small crowd but always loud and proud!

Leslee and Ryan. 

Sister. 

Lucas and Uncle Brad. 

Dad's leg is in this photo but I didn't get a picture of the two of them, or with Grandpa Steve.  :-(

Bo and Lucas. 

Ryan, Gramma Connie, Lucas and Leslee.  

Hannah, Uncle Brian and Ryan.   

Lucas' cleats always seem to come untied on the field.  Uncle Brian gave us a shoe tying secret that is even better than a plain ol' double knot.  He says his football shoes never came untied with this method.  

Hanna and Hannah.  Josh, Jonah and Maggie came to watch, too.  

A fun soccer season and more sports to come… Lucas starts t-ball soon!