So, I've recently become a soccer mom. It seems so suburban. However, I still don't plan to ever drive a minivan. ;) Ava decided that she wanted to play soccer for the first time this fall. We have been practicing for the last two months or so and she loves it! There are six kids on her team, four boys and two girls. One of the little boys is also in her class at school and they have become fast friends. A couple of weekends ago, she had her first game.
Warming up and so excited for her first game!
I love the looks of concentration she gets.
And then the whistle blew and it was time to play! Kevin and I are pleasantly surprised that Ava is pretty aggressive when it comes to playing. She definitely does not shy away from getting right into the middle of things.
Her coaches have been great! They both really seem to enjoy working with the kids and are super encouraging and give out tons of positive reinforcement. There are lots of high fives going on amongst her team!
Ava started the game so after the first period she was able to come over to the sidelines for some water and snuggles from her Nonie. Our family is such a great support system for Ava. My grandparents have been to just about every practice and game and my mom and Kevin's parents make sure they are at all of her games too. This past weekend, Ava was so excited because her Uncle Doug and Aunt Steph came to watch her play!
Cheering on her teammates
During each game, Ava also gets a chance to play goalie for one period. She did a great job--nothing got past her!
Unfortunately, we lost the first game but I believe we have won all the others since. The kids congratulated each other on a great game.
Time to relax now and enjoy their after-game snack!
We are all really enjoying watching Ava play and soccer is a great way to get exercise. All of the other activities Ava participates in are not team oriented so this has been a great learning experience all the way around. I think she will want to continue with soccer after this season. So now dance, gymnastics, soccer and she just decided the other day at the Bartlett Celebration that she may want to try karate! There are just not enough hours in the day to fit in all the fun!
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