Wednesday, August 20, 2008

We have an Olympian on our Hands!

Saturday was Mallory's first soccer game and I think Jared was more excited for the game than she was. He is thrilled that she is taking a break from dance to play soccer. He has been working with her on the two rules of soccer:
1. No Hands
2. No Crying!!!
They have been practicing dribbling the ball and right before the game he taught her to take people out. She was convinced it was okay until her Nana told her it wasn't very nice. Now every time Jared tries to tell her it's okay in soccer she says, "But my Nana said it wasn't nice." (I think that him having a boy is going to be a really good thing).
In the warm ups before the game every time it was her turn to shoot a goal she would kick it in the net and then look to the sidelines and wait for the applause and praise. She really likes to be in front of people and "perform". Mallory did really good in her game until the end when she fell down and got kicked in the head. Then it was all over. A little boy from her primary class is on her team and after she got hurt he had his mom bring him over so he could make sure she was okay. It was so sweet. She is determined to score a goal, all week she has been talking about the other kids that scored a goal and she is going to do it at her next game.

Mallory and McKenlie after the game enjoying their post game treats.

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Love that she's playing soccer! We would love to get Madison involved in something here..but most sports don't start until they're 5! So dance will have to do for now...and she loves it! BTW---love, love, love her hair! How did you do it? I know it seems simple enough..but for those of us "hair challenged" moms...we need it spelled out a little more.. :)

Matt and Mandy said...

Too cute! Matt is dying for Kinley to try soccer, I think next summer we will do a city summer team. Mal is too funny!

We're All Wright said...

Good grief... she looks so old and mature...sob sniff.... next time I turn around she will be getting married! XOXO Grandma

Unknown said...

How cool. I love that she is playing soccer. I coached Sages soccer team it was so much fun. Sporty Girls ROCK!!! You go girl!!!

Bump and Erin said...

She looks so dang cute in her soccer uniform with bows in her hair!! Hope playing soccer toughens her up! ;)

Sharlynn said...

She is such a doll. How fun to have her play soccer. She will have a great time. I don't think I could ever convince Nat to play soccer.

Unknown said...

Kim and Thad Wright
4905 Creek Bottom Ct.
Grovetown, GA 30813

brandy said...

I love that even though she was playing soccer she had her girly white bows in! What a cutie!! It was so fun visiting with you at Nat's house. Let's do it again in December!!

Valarie said...

Hey Jared,
It was great running into you at the game the other night. It is fun to see pictures of your cute kids and beautiful wife. Tell her good luck with the pregnancy - boys are a blast too! Hope to see ya'll again at future games.
Take Care,
Valarie (Pitcher) Andrus

Sharlynn said...

Casi-
I can't find your phone number, I can't find your emial so this is my sad way of getting a hold of you. I need to talk to you before Sat. so call me asap. Thanks!