Enjoying the great weather

We have been busy with the kids soccer. For the most part Julianne is enjoying soccer. She is not in love with playing goalie most of the time but has done a better job dealing with it. She is not as negative and it does not affect her moods as much. She continues to push hard and enjoy the game. D is coaching Mallory's soccer and even though she does not talk too much about it she says random things like, "... I am going to be aggressive in soccer today." She is still learning the game and has a lot of fun out there. D really enjoys coaching and is hoping to get her team to win a game (her team did not win any games last year). Nathan started to play soccer this season and is quickly learning how to play. The first game was really funny. All the kids were clueless, they traveled as a pack, went to their own goal, and had a lot of kids crying during the game. He scored his first goal last week so he was excited about that. It is fun to watch the kids and see how they progress.

I don't know what he is looking at right here.

His friend and him were "goalies".



Here is Mallory in action.


Julianne as goalie.

This is what Lindsay does while at the games. She has become such a lawn mower. Loves to pull grass and attempt to eat it and any leaves.


She is awaiting her soccer beganings.

I am so proud of Julianne, she has really become more confident as she gets older. The local girls High School basketball coach was holding tryouts for a competitive team and she wanted to try out. She initiated the converstation and really wanted to try it. She has never played a game or with kids her age. So D and her practices some skills for a few weeks to get her ready. She was really nervous but still put herself out there to try out. I told her that I was proud of her since she just wanted to try out. Regardless of what happens it was a big step for her. There were 28 4th graders trying out and we are not sure if they will have one or two teams. We find out on Thursday so I will let you know. If she does not make this team then D is still going to coach her in a recreation league.

We participated in the local Walk for Autism and it was a great event with perfect weather. it was great to see the support and be a part of it.


Things I am grateful/thankful for:
-Hearing Mallory say that she would give money her Mimi gave her in a piggy bank to the "poor people".
-experiencing beautiful sunrises on my run.
-the great weather.
-Julianne trying out for the basketball team.