Kylie's Soccer

Kylie is enjoying soccer again this year. The only thing is that she isn't really playing soccer. They have a soccer program on base called First Steps and they teach the kids the basics. They learn to kick, trap the ball, throw the ball in, head bump the ball, and run and kick the ball in the goal. The entire time dad (and maybe mom if dad isn't available) is right there doing it with her. She enjoys having something that she does with her dad and has especially loved it this year since her friend Gage is in her class with her.
It just bothers me that they don't really ever get to play. The last practice is supposed to be a game and that was supposed to be today. But the coach got sick and they cancelled class. Now she has to make it up with a different class and kids that she doesn't even know. Kylie is a good kicker and will stay with the ball and run it down the field, but if she is around a lot of kids that she doesn't know, she freezes up. Luckily, we are able to go to the same make up class with her friend Gage and I think that will help. If she is interested in soccer again next year, we will be looking for a league where she actually gets the experience of playing.



What a cute face. What is she thinking right now?

Who is the hottie guarding the goal? Can I get his number? (Okay, cheesy I know, but Miki is in Fort Hood for 4 weeks so just deal with it!)

Great dribbling and look at the expression of pure joy! Too bad I was never any good at sports. Hopefully the kids will take after their father, at least if he has anything to do with it they will be dunking baskets not chassing and grapevining.

Listening to the coach at the end of the game. Here is Kylie standing next to her great friend Gage. We are glad that they have had so much fun in the same class this year.