Soccer

We just wrapped up the fall season of soccer. This year Paiton made a competitive league. I wasn't convinced this would be a good thing for her because I didn't want her to feel pressured into soccer. But she was such a good player and I wanted to help nurture that talent. It has been a great experience and she loves it. She practices a few times a week and had a very busy fall season. This team of girls only lost one game and super fun to watch.
Paiton's favorite position is Goal Keeper or Defender and has improved so much this year. I absolutely love her coach and he has made this a great experience. He has fun with the girls and doesn't take it too seriously. He teaches them in a way that doesn't make them feel pressured or overwhelmed. Our winter is filled with tournaments and practice until we start Spring season. Here are a few pictures:

We played one tournament in the pouring rain. It was awful, but the girls had fun.

The girls took 2nd place in this tournament and only lost to a team that was a year older and much bigger than them. That is when we knew we had a good team.

 Coach having a few "words" with his girls.

 The famous tunnel that the parents make at the end of a game.