let the soccer season begin!

This is Chamberlain's second year of soccer. It is amazing to see how much he has grown and matured since last season. Last year he was not old enough to play, but they let him play due to lack of kids to sign up in the 4-5 age bracket, and he was still one of the tallest players at age 3.  This year he is of age and he is by far the tallest.  I love to see the difference from this year to last. Last year he just had fun running up and down with the pack of kids around the ball.  He would kicked the ball to the closest goal, it didn't matter if it was theirs or not. Lots of goals were scored in the opposing teams goal.   This year he is much more aware of the rules and the goal that he is going for. He is much more of a team player and recognizes others that are playing with him. He cheers much more for his teammates and even when the other team scores a goal. I get so much joy from watching him having fun out on the field. 

I think my most favorite moments are when he scores a goal and instead of cheering and jumping up and down, he turns around and looks for me directly.  His cheeks turn red and he gets real shy and smiles really big, but almost not to show any excitement in his emotions. I love it. He scored 3 goals out of the 5 goals made Saturday and every time he would do the same thing. I loved it. He is such a sweet kid. 

  Just to see how tall he is these are some of the tallest boys on his team. And when he was given his shirt he immediately said "Dad, I do not want this shirt, its the stinking Ute color!" We then had to talk him into wearing a red shirt for the rest of the month.

The boy in the green is the tallest on his team and yes the picture is at an angle but Chamberlain was still a lot taller than him.

I have a picture exactly like this one from last year. Yes Josh has had that green shirt for 6 years now. I wish he would let me buy him more shirts. Oh and we have the addition of sweet Ms. Siri. I still get blown away at how beautiful those mountains are. Such a pretty place to play soccer. 

This was one of chamberlains 3 goals. I like how he has broken away from the pack of kids.

I hope he is having as much fun as we are watching him play. 

I think this is what enjoying being a mother is all about. Its about finding joy in your offspring. It delights my soul when I see my children having pure joy, succeeding at something they are working towards, learning something new and applying it. I delight in watching them grow spiritually, physically, and mentally. I am blessed to have these two little ones.

I cant forget about little Ms. Siri she sat happily the entire game in her jogger. I think she enjoys being outside in the warm sun.