Little Big Kicks

So our town has a fall soccer clinic for little kids ages 3-4 held on Saturday mornings right down the street from our house. Last Saturday was Ben's first outing. It was pretty fun to watch all the little kids drowning in their fluorescent oversized shirts trying to follow the instructions of some of the local high school girls soccer players... Ben's shyness was a factor during the first week as he wouldn't hardly leave daddy's side for most of the rainy hour-long session.

It was pretty sad and frustrating because he LOVES playing soccer with us in the backyard and at the park and was very excited about going to soccer practice. Poor buddy.

Toward the end of the first Saturday, he did actually kick the ball around a bit.
We hoped the next Saturday would be an improvement - and it was. He was still pretty reserved, but at least he left our side for longer periods of time. At least it was a gorgeous day.

Here's hoping the next Saturdays will show more and more confidence!

Some pictures from Aaron and Rhonda's BBQ party Saturday afternoon/ evening - Eli was loving all of the attention!

Ben had a blast, too! That night he woke up in the middle of the night wimpering in his bed. Andy went in to ask what was wrong. Ben said he was crying because he wanted to go back to Aaron's house. Awwww.

Eli and cousin Grant sharing Grant's new music table.