Our Soccer Star!

If Jack was ever to read this, he would NOT approve of the title of this blog entry as he always beats himself up about he isn't so great, but Jack has found his sport in soccer! He loves it and is really good at it - even Papa Jack says so - which says a LOT!!! When outdoor soccer ended, Jack was seriously sad - until we found out that there was an indoor team being formed! Jack jumped on the chance to keep playing! So, Dan took him out to buy some indoor gear - some new soccer shoes, goalie gloves and a fab new soccer shirt!

The league is "recreational" in nature, so there are no practices, only games on the weekends, and it's co-ed which is fun! The day after Santa's visit (see below!) the whole family got together again to watch our little soccer player! Uncle Steve, Uncle Bryan, Alyssa (mid blink!), Papa and Nana all found cozy seats on the bleachers...
While Luke, Aunt Jackie and Henry wanted a closer view!
But the closest spectators were Nick and Dad!!!
Jack was able to play his FAVORITE position - goalie, during the second half and had some AMAZING saves! He is not scared of the ball or the shooters. He gets such an attitude when he is out there - Papa and I even noticed that he gave a "look" to a player who tried to kick the ball out of his hands - if looks could kill, that one definitely would have. I love seeing his self confidence soar when he is on the field!!! Here he is taking a goal kick!
Since we had such a large crew there, I had to make them stop to take a pic with the soccer star himself! Notice Jack's smile - he is right in the center and loving every minute of it!!!
As I'm writing this, I'm sad to say that we only have one more game to go before this season is over. Luckily though, Coach Kevin said that there is another league starting up in February - looks like we will have just a one month break before it starts up again...and I can't wait!!!