Soccer season seemed to come and go in a blur.
After the first game a streak of rain and soggy fields delayed game after game. In the end we were playing multiple games a week to finish the season on time. It was like someone hit the fast forward button. The kids handled it all really well.
Carter's team matured so much this season. For almost all of them, this is their last time in the Under-6 division before they age up next year. They are beginning to really understand the game and field positions. They pass before shooting and don't fight each other for the ball.
Julia was a happy spectator again this season. We had hopes she may have been able to start playing this season, but she was still recovering from treatment and hadn't had her port removed yet. I was afraid she's be disappointed, but she seemed to accept it pretty easily and started telling everyone she was playing soccer in the fall- perfect. For now she is happy to watch, cheer, and eat...
Carter, we are so proud of you for giving your all very time you play. You never give a half effort. You come into very game ready to go and never let the score affect you. I love the way you cheer on your teammates. After every goal or good play you bolt across the field to give high fives. But most of all you enjoy what you're doing, being part of a team, and helping those around you succeed.
As soon as the uniform was folded and the cleats were washed, it was time for baseball season.
So grab your gear and let's play ball!
Baseball is still by far Carter's favorite sport. I cannot believe this is his 4th season playing! We switched from the YMCA this year and are now playing for JYL. They are a part of the national Pony Baseball and follow a set standard for rules, skills, and coaching.
Carter is completely in his element on the ballfield. He takes it all very seriously. He has been following the rules and playing for outs for quite a while now. He means business. We are helping him learn to be solely a teammate. If given the choice he would play, coach, umpire, and manage the equipment, simultaneously.
His favorite positions to play are the infield. He looks forward to next season when they use catchers. He is all about the defense and preventing runs from being scored.
When he plays pitcher next to the coach, he always tags home plate, then throws to first base...
He also likes playing on first base. All the action of catching the throws and trying to beat the runner is right up his alley.
And he will do whatever it takes to make the play, even if he has to throw himself on the ground.
OUCH! There was an audible gasp in the crowd after this one. He got back up and shook it off after a few minutes. He's all about making the Top 10 play for SportsCenter :)
His hitting has continued to steadily improved. He is consistently switch-hitting this season and hits equally well on both sides. When we asked him how he decides, he told us, "I have to keep changing to keep the pitcher guessing." Now mind you, this is coach-pitch!
He still loves to slide and slides into almost every base. Tell me again why they make little boys wear white baseball pants?!
It has been a fabulous season. Daddy has really enjoyed assistant coaching. The team has really improved. Even though they aren't playing for outs, they have been consistently getting their 3 outs in a timely fashion. I'm excited to see them all next year in the bigger leagues :) Go Jayhawks!!
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