Well it's official...all four kids are in soccer. I swore it would never happen, but they all gravitated toward it and here were are. Boston, Ethan and Sophia are all club, and Aubrie is doing rec with the Cheetah-Bears (she is so excited its the on year with them and to be with her friends) and another indoor season with Andy's team. The first official game of the season was this weekend, and we were spread thin! Boston had a game in Tuscon, Ethan's was at Cactus Shadows, and the girls were at CCV and Aubrie's indoor is luckily predictable..same place and time most of the season. Since there isn't three of us, the Murphey's were kind enough to take Boston to Tuscon with them. He was sad we couldn't be there, but we had just went to San Diego for his tournament so we didn't feel too bad about missing. We hate to miss a game, because we love watching them. However, with four kids, it's the reality.
Before our day of soccer even began, I was up and hiking with Joe. We did the full Sunrise Mountain Loop, something I have never done before. It was great exercise and a nice visit with Joe. He stayed for a hour afterward to visit while we busied ourselves with morning chores. (My shins are feeling the hike now. So stretching is important I guess)
The first game of the day was Boston's. His team did well with a 4-1 win to start the season. Wish we could have been there-his coach said he did great!
Aubrie's was the next with a 5-2 victory. She had an awesome goal. She was right in the box and followed up on a kick the goalie deflected. Even the Ref. mentioned it was one of the best follow ups he has seen. She needed that boost after being away for a year. Unfortunately Ethan's game wasn't as good. They got blown out. Our frustrations with this age group in this league is beyond description. The talent is not the greatest. Ethan was trying to tell boys where their positions were, and they wouldn't listen. They were all bunched up on the field and running around like Sophia's age. We are hoping to see some improvement, or we will have to make some changes. Aubrie's indoor game went well. We couldn't be there to watch it, because Sophia's game was only a half an hour later.
Sophia has been so excited for her soccer game. She was up first thing dressed to go. Soccer for her age is taking a turn to a four on four with no goalie, type of game. It's new, but it really gets all the girls moving. Sophia had a great time. The games are so encouraging and there is no animosity between the teams. Honestly I don't even know the score. Both teams made several goals, and neither one was counting. It was enjoyable and Sophia enjoyed herself on the field, but was upset when the game was over because she didn't have a goal. She was great at defending, passing and assisting but it's hard for her to see the value in that.
Our day of soccer was over by 3. We were all so tired, and rested up for the evening activities. Aubrie had another babysitting job (she is rolling in the dough), and Ben and I got dinner at Salsa Blancha and hit the mall for some light shopping. We came home early, because I was so tired. I can tell I'm getting old because walking the mall tires me out quickly! Twenty years ago I would have never believed that!!!
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| Flashing the double "I Love You's" |
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| LOVE her enthusiasm! |
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