Soccer

My nephew Jake has started soccer. I'm so proud of him! These are some photos of his first soccer game. He continues to get better and better as he continues to play. I love his excitement for sports and how he hasn't event finished soccer and he's telling me about t-ball. I have a feeling I'm going to be a very busy aunt going to all his different games!

Warming up before the big game

The next set of photos shows his first goal....and the first goal of the first game!

Takes the ball away



Heading towards the goal for the shot

High-five from the coach

So proud of himself

Getting ready to kick the ball to start the next half

It's great that he gets right in the middle of the action

Finished

High-five from his dad

Love this kid!

Enjoy!

-AKL

Greener Grass

You know the saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side", well there are days I'd like to know if that's really true.

I've lived in Colorado, Colorado Springs actually, my whole life. Yes, I've been able to travel a little and see different places, but I've never lived anywhere besides Colorado Springs.

I find myself wishing I lived in Arizona when it's cold and snowy. When the weather is nice I daydream about living in a small town, having a family, watching my children play outside, and catch fireflies at night. To have a slower pace to life and to be lulled to sleep by the frogs and insects singing in the distance. I'm relaxed just thinking about my country cottage!

How different would my life be if I lived in Arizona or a small country town in the Midwest where everyone knew each other? Would the grass really be greener, or would I feel the exact way I feel now about wanting to move?

-AKL