The Lawrences: Soccer time!

Practice

Both Ashton and Thad are playing soccer this fall to their great delight. Ashton had his first practice on Monday and really enjoyed it. I was impressed at how well he listed to instruction and didn't just run all over the field. I made him wait until now to play to make sure he would really want to do it and it turns out he did. His willingness to listen and practice shows how much he wanted to do this.

His first game is this Saturday, at Simplot Field B, if you would like to come watch you are very welcome to join us. Game starts at 9:45 am. Good luck Ashton!

Game Time!

Both of the boys had their first soccer game for this season on Saturday. It was an exciting time seeing Ashton play for the first time and to see Thad start his third season! Ashton's game was first. Here are a few shots I got of him during the game. He had his game face on the entire time.

Ashton practicing a goal kick. He told me after the game that his job is to kick that ball in the back of the net! It was so funny!

They're on the line and ready to play! As you can see Ashton has a soccer hawk hair do!

Chasing the ball.

Ashton on the attack. We were very impressed for only having two practices under his belt he kept up with the ball and made some nice passes to his team mates.

Ashton still serious even during his rest period.

A few hours later we were back at the Simplot Sports Complex for Thad's game. He didn't have his jersey yet, so he had to borrow Ashton's to match his team mates. Luckily we brought it with us. Thad seemed to enjoy the game this year. At this level they do keep track of the points and so Thad's team the Raptors weren't able to pull a win this time but showed good effort. Thad was more aggressive this year and played some offense which I was surprised to see. Here a few shots from his game.

This is one of my most favorite pictures of Thad. He has such a wonderful smile.

Thad and his best friend Phisher at the ready.

Thad and his game face. I think Wilson was telling him to move it!

Thad going for it. We were so pleased to see him go after the ball. It makes up for last season's funny moment when I got a video of him pleading with his team mate, "Don't pass it to me, pass it to him!" He's come a long way!