"He's gonna be a soccer player...he is...he is!!"

~Billy Madison~

You know those annoying parents that are on the side-lines yelling and screaming at their kids and how you wish they would just calm down and relax and stop making such a scene??  Yeah...that's me and Doug!!

Don't worry, we aren't yelling or screaming out of anger...it's pure excitement and encouragement.  It's hard to not do it.  People have been pretty surprised to see 'laid-back, cool guy, Doug' yell so loud.  They thinks it's pretty funny.  We have calmed down a little since the first few games.  But only a little.

This is our first year of soccer, and we are loving it.  Payton and Savannah have great schedules that have been super easy to work with.

Payton really loves this game.  In most sports and activities that he does, he hasn't been very aggressive and loosing hasn't seemed to bother him too much.  This time it's different.  He is getting more aggressive (still not aggressive enough for his crazy parents) and he really gets effected when he does something wrong in a game.  He plays goalie a lot...and when the other team scores on him, he is not a happy goalie!!  Since this is his first year, he is still has a lot to learn about dribbling and positions.  But he really is doing a fantastic job.  I love seeing him out there.

And then there's Savannah.  Ummm...yeah, she's pretty much a natural.  This girl is a little short for her age, but man, can she move those little legs of hers.  She really gets aggressive and isn't afraid to kick like mad and throw a few elbows!!  Her games are less intense than Payton's and they really are out there having a great time.  But does that keep us from being the annoyingly loud and obnoxious parents??  Nope, sure doesn't!! 

(Hair ribbons courtesy of Veronica!)

So, I'm thinkin' that I dig soccer!! I am a proud momma of Payton and Savannah.  I will absolutely be encouraging my little soccer players to sign up again next year.  And I have a feeling that we will only be louder!!