DOVE FAMILY

Oh yes- our Spring soccer season will be very busy this year. We joined Julia on the Mini's soccer team this spring and Matthew is now in the 5-6 clinics! Although Julia is a bit young to start soccer, we wanted her to be able to go out and play with friends, have fun on the soccer field and just enjoy it. Julia is very timid when meeting new people so we knew that she would have a hard time on her first season. We also thought this may help her shyness around new kids and new people. Many mommys & daddys are on the field with the little soccer players their first season, sometimes even into their second season. Matthew was also very timid in the beginning but now he is out there on his own, playing soccer, having fun, playing games and enjoying the sport. The coaches at Julia's age are all about fun, the object at this age is for the kids to have fun with the soccer ball. All we do at practice is play red light, green light, race, kick the ball in the goal and so many other games.

Matthew's team is very focused- although the kids still like to pick flowers, chase eachother and lose focus when a dog comes running onto the field. They are still having fun, playing different games and learning to have fun with the sport.

Yes! She kicked a goal all by herself!

Julia with her jersey for Saturday's game!

Matthew & his soccer friends!

Julia & mommy trying to get to the other side of the field! A little encouragement from mommy helps. Trust that you will see lots of pictures of me with Julia on the soccer field this season!