This Soccer Mom

Have I mentioned that Leila is on not one, but two, soccer teams this Spring? (Thank you, honey.) So our lives our filled with soccer, soccer... and oh, did I mention SOCCER!?! As much as I am not loving it, Leila really is, which I am very thankful for. Last night, she had her first game with the academy team. Silly me. I thought she was going to play one game. Instead, she played four back-to-back short games, for a total of two hours! We have round two of the same tonight, plus we have six more games this week - including two next Saturday and two on Sunday. So, please let me apologize now for not getting to stop by and pay a visit as frequently as I would like.

The coach of last night's team asked if any of the parents could take pictures for the soccer academy. My husband gladly raised my hand for the job. I do love taking photos, but I am so not a professional. Oh, the pressure! (Julia - I needed a quick tutorial on soccer photography from you!) I also really do not like shooting in bright sunlight. I can't even see the LCD to see if I'm taking any decent shots. (Tips, anyone?) Fortunately, I got a few decent ones. WHEW! Here are my favorites of Leila.

Even though the other girl won the ball, I liked this action shot.

Leila loves to play goalie. I get so nervous when she plays goalie, but she did great last night. She played goalie a few times and never let a goal in. After one particularly good save, the coach said, "Leila, you dove on that ball like it was money!" :)

Leila also scored a beautiful goal last night, but I didn't get a picture of it. :(

Two hours of soccer games is a lot for a 3-year old, but fortunately, she had the best seat in the house (not that she sat for long)... and her S*tarburst to keep her happy.

Gotta run and go get ready for more soccer. I hope you all have a great week!!