Last soccer game of the spring.

It seems that another season of soccer is behind us. I once again was honored with the privilege of coaching. I truly do love coaching and watching the kids grow during the season. It is amazing how much better Ryan is this Spring than he was just last Fall. I once again managed to have a "Bad News Bears" team. We didn't score a goal all season....well until today that is. And to make it even better it was Ryan that scored our only goal!!!! The upside for me is that I can tell my kids all have a good solid understanding of the fundamentals of the game...and of course they have more fun than the other teams because they have nuttiest coach in the league.

Late in the 4th quarter down by probably 5 goals, Ryan is determined.

He shoots...HE SCORES!!!!!!!!!!



Enjoying a snack after the game.



I figure I should document all the kids names while I can still remember them. From left to right...Christian, Jake, Josue, Luke, Jordan, Mary , Coach Sean, Tyler, Lucia, Emmet, Brayden, Ryan

Soccer and a SCOOTER!

I think Ryan's favorite position is Goalie.  He is pretty good at it :)

We offered Ryan a reward for potty success - a new scooter.  Not bad!

Boys...

Our boys doing what they do best...being boys!!!

More Soccer!!!

Always the stoic keeper...



Just chillin'






Not on my watch you don't!!!!


Hustle back.


Are you kidding me??? Look I am hurt!!! Oh wait...no I'm not.


Super lounger

Eric's Tree

Grammy and Papa came over to plant the tree they bought for Eric.  We planted it across the driveway from Ryan's tree.  Ryan decided it would be fun to help Daddy and Papa.

Found a worm

Typical men.

Eric finally woke up from his nap to join the festivities

I think this shovel is a little too big

Getting closer...

Ahhh... this one is the right size!

I love this picture :)

The tree is planted - now Ryan can make sure it has plenty of water

We have tons of Red Buds in the back woods

Here is Ryan next to his tree - I will have to take a picture when the leaves come out on it

More Soccer

Team picture day

Here is Brayden

kites... balls... and more balls

A dollar store kite is about as good as you think it would be...

Eric is SO BUSY.  I swear Ryan was never this busy (maybe I have selective memory)

Ryan is really into basketball right now - he is getting pretty good at dribbling the ball and shooting.  Might be time for a better hoop soon.

Easter

We hosted Easter for the extended family at our house this year.  It was a beautiful day :)

Ryan and Eric had matching sweaters that I just LOVE

(I think this binky problem is getting out of hand....)

We brought Ryan's table down stairs and Eric thought this was pretty cool

Sean in his element...

I think we overdid it on eggs this year. 

I will have to let the Easter Bunny know that two buckets of eggs per kid might be a tad too many.

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing

Trying to get these boys to take a nice picture together proves to be difficult, as you can see.

We got the boys foam swords for Easter - they LOVED them!

okay - well Eric loved them until the end of the video, when he got whapped in the face

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing

Harriet showed Ryan that the winner has to put their foot on the loser to claim their victory