against my better judgement...

we signed up T for tackle football this year.  he has been begging to play for 3 years, so i gave in this year.

being fitted for equipment..

 first day of practice...

 first day of "full pads" practice

first scrimmage...

 first game, go #15...

Soccer '09...

next year...

sweet!!

I've never seen anyone so thrilled to receive their first trophy. He carried it around all day like a newborn baby!

B-Ball 09...

It's finally Logan's turn...

Logan has been sitting on the sidelines cheering at all of Tanner's soccer games, baseball games and basketball games (patiently) for a few years...always asking, "My turn? My turn?" Well, finally it was Logan's turn. He started in a little basketball league at the YMCA and loves it. He is a little frustrated that they don't use "big" baskets, but other than that he is thrilled to be there. He is a natural and his coach calls him the "3-point man".

(His coach is John Curtis, #24 on the Gators Football team)

This video is just a bunch of 4 year olds running around, but I posted it for the gradparents...feel free to enjoy! (pause the music player on the bottom right, before viewing)

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Go Dragons!

T's first soccer game! He requested to play goalie (like his dad) and did awesome.

"Mom, you can probably see our jerseys from Space. They are way too bright."

Our first Gainesville soccer day...

Logan...pouting because he can't play, too. "My turn, my turn, my turn..."

Chase...pouting just because.

Dad...trying to get the soccer ball down from the tree (that he kicked it in to) before the three year old has a complete meltdown.

Tanner...warming up to block his first goal.

Tanner...after blocking his first goal!

"Mom, I don't know what was with me today. I was on fire!"
Needless to say we are no longer worried about his confidence level. All that ego boosting has now backfired!

So cool...

Jake took the boys to a Galaxy soccer game (David Beckham's team) and Jake's friend hooked them up with meeting one of the star players, Landon Donavan! The highlight was when he gave the boys a pair of his signed shoes, personalized with each of the boys' names. Tanner was so excited. Logan was just confused why someone would give him shoes that didn't fit him! Thanks Donavan...the boys now think you are "way cooler the David Beckham!"