Interpretative Soccer

I promised pics, sorry the little man didn't stay still long enough for one, but here's video of the progress Conner's making at the Kings soccer clinic! Needless to say, we think it's the cutest thing ever especially after you watch Brienna's age group play later, lots of work to do!

The game "I eye captain!"

This next one clearly outlines Conner's honed skill at stopping the ball! Yep, the dive is being perfected, we'll work on this if we ever see grass again!

Another fun one where he's showing off his foot skills in addition to his enthusiasm for the game! He clearly is imagining that he's flying away on a space ship off to save the planet and not so much on the task at hand!!

We love you and are so proud of you Conner!!!!

Brienna's First Choir Concert

The Middle School West 5th & 6th Grade Choir Concert held March 15, 2011 lasted just under an hour, which was great because it also happened to be soccer night so after getting all dolled up for the concert, Brie had to rush home, eat a quick supper and head out for practice! Whew! Below is the Middle School West 5th grade choir (when combined with the Middle School East students I guess it's amazing... they do this for their spring concert)!

Brienna is second row, middle of the pack, of course right by Katelyn!

They sang three songs to start; This Ol'Man, My America, and Joshua. The 6th graders followed this with 3 songs of their own and ended the event with both grades singing We Are The Future of America (see clip of this one below), and Get on Board! The clip isn't complete because I reached my recording max towards the end but this was my favorite number. One last item to note, while I may be a bit prejudiced because we have a 5th grader but we couldn't believe how quietly the 6th grade group sang. They were a bigger group, so it was weird and many people had similar comments as we were leaving. Overall they did a great job and we enjoyed every bit of it!

We're proud of you peanut!!!!!

Conner's 1st Soccer Experience - Good or Bad????

We are really blessed to have such an amazing soccer program along with a semi-pro team that is willing to take time out to put on clinics for our youth. Last fall we signed up both kids for one that started last night & runs every Tuesday for 6 weeks. For Brienna, it's pretty intense and a great way to start the season with new drills, foot skills, and of course defensive maneuvers!

Conner's first experience with soccer didn't have such an auspicious start. He was thrilled to be getting a cool Kings t-shirt but that's where it ended. He wanted nothing more than to curl up in Mommy's lap and stay there. I tried all types of persuasion & nothing was working so when it appeared he'd be staying in my lap, Coach Roger blew his whistle and said "All mates to the middle!" He was up off my lap with his ball and ready to play! After 5 minutes I was laughing so hard my sides still hurt today, one of those moments you hate yourself for forgetting the video camera. Seeing all these little 5 & 6 year-old boys running after their soccer balls and having no other way to stop it but to either fall on it (Conner's method) or grabbing it with their hands, it was hysterical. They were a mess and yet coach had them performing drills after 15 minutes! They even scrimmaged for 25+ min's and at one point I watched Conner steal the ball from another boy and RUN WITH IT towards the goal! Yep, wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself! Afterwards I had a very proud little man come over and say "Mommy, I did a good job at soccer!" He's hooked and boy we can't wait to watch him!

Not to be outdone, little miss hesitant Brienna failed to show up last night and instead a ball hungry crazy little girl took her place, scoring 3 goals! She finished very sweaty, stinky, and with the most brilliant smile on her face! She just thrived in that setting and you'll never believe this but she didn't utter ONE sound or MOVE once in her sleep!!!!!

Photos and video will be a priority for next Tuesday's clinic!!!!