Soccer!!!!

We signed Taryn up for soccer a couple of weeks ago.  She is playing in Plainview at the Y.  She has been so excited about getting to play. 

Her first practice was on Wednesday, during Spring Break.  So was super excited.  We bought her a couple new pairs of shorts and she was all set.  Her Doakie and Gramps had gotten her a soccer ball and she practiced before going to her first practice.  Cory and I are neither soccer players, so this is all new to us.

Notice the hands!!

We were pleased at how well she did for her first time.  She cracked us up with her hands.  She kept them up in the air, so that she wouldn't touch the ball.  She was a little shy and let a few of the more "aggressive" kids go in front of her several times.  She will learn.

It's a little hard to play soccer when you don't know how to tie your own shoes.  Good thing dad was around to take care of that problem.

 Last Thursday night, she had her first game.  This just after 2 practices.  She was so excited to put on her green shirt and go play.  There are not very many on her team, but she was one of the only ones who did not get pulled and replaced.  She played the whole game.  :) Proud momma!!

Go TARYN!!  Get that ball!!!

She ran and ran.  She was one tired little girl.  If you are in need of a good laugh, you should go and watch a 3-4-5 year olds play soccer for the first time.  There was no real rhyme or reason, they were just running and chasing the ball.  Taryn did get the opportunity to play goalie.  The first time, an older boy kind of took over, but they put her back and she did stop the ball, once, and then they kicked it in again.  oops!

Playing goalie!  I think this is what she likes to do best!

They really didn't keep score, but the other little team did have a few more goals than we did.  That's ok it was worth all the laughing the parents did.  We play again this week and she is already ready.

After the game, we headed to Taco Bell, her choice for supper with Doakie, Gramps, PaPa and Carol.  Then we had to run to Wal-Mart.  She was asleep before we got back to Petersburg and slept til morning.  I think we should play soccer everyday!!