Spring Sports

Okay, I know it is July and a bit late to be posting about anything happening in the spring, but I've been meaning to do this for months and am just getting around to it.  This spring was probably the busiest spring we've had as a family.  This was most as a result of all the games and practices the children had.  This spring, Fiona was playing academy soccer (basically a junior travel team), Fiona and Bella were playing softball, and Colin was playing soccer.  Most evenings included a practice or two, and most Saturdays involved juggling several different games.  It was exhausting but also fun.

Fiona pitching in a softball game.  Her team was the "Riptide."  They had a good coach, but unfortunately they did not win a game all season.  It was pretty rough.

Bella played for team "Magic."  Her best friend Isabella was on the team, and she had a great time.  

Colin was psyched to play on his very first soccer team - the "Pickles."  He loved playing games  and was really disappointed when the season was over.

Here is Colin showing off his "sweet moves" (his words).  U5 soccer games are a treat to watch. Three kids from each side are on the field at once, and there are no goalies.   Some kids basically stand and watch, but others seem to score a goal every time they touch the ball.  The Pickles won some games by 10 or more goals and lost some games by 10 or more goals.  

Fiona played soccer for the Zionsville Youth Soccer Association U9  Academy team.    She felt pretty burnt out over the winter training season, but once the weather got better and they played games again, her enthusiasm returned - and so did mine!  It was terrific to watch her team play in the spring.  We finally knew all the girls' names, and the team played fantastically.  We also loved Fiona's coach, Coach Mo, and are looking forward to next season!

We're enjoying a break this summer, but in the fall, all the kids will be playing soccer and I'm actually looking forward to the season starting.   We'll keep you posted!