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shoulders and thumbs...

soccer season is always well anticipated around here...
then, the season actually starts and the attitude of the b-ster flares on the field and it gets interesting!

brooke gets tired and just thinks she should be able to rest...so her shoulders start flaring up and the pout starts to set in. lucky for her, grandpa was able to cuddle her and calm her down.
then it's off to the field to kick around and play some soccer. crazy kid.

this year was jk's first year playing...i didn't know what to expect, honestly. jada is my "watch" girl...she's not much of a jump in and do it kinda girl...but apparently, soccer is her thing!
she was sooo cute and soooo excited! her fav thing...the pink soccer shoes!
in the beginning, all the kids were running in a big circle around the ball and jada was staring at the birds and the people on the sidelines, with a smile, i might add.

i yell from the sideline..."jada, run towards the ball and try to kick it in the goal." she smiles and yells, "okay, mommy" and starts running...the total opposite direction from the ball.

i say "jada...the other way, sweetie."
"oh. ok, mommy. thanks." and a big thumbs up and wink!

she runs off and starts playing soccer!!
she also tripped on her own two feet {as noted in the above pic}...but it wouldn't be jada if she didn't!!!

it's all shoulders and thumbs for us at the fields...i'll take it.

Comments

He & Me + 3 said…
Oh my goodness. She is a hoot. Love the thumbs up. You go Jada Girl! I am rooting for you from here:)
I love the fact that the first thing she told me when we got home to your house was that she scored a goal. See was beaming with her smile.
Pam said…
oh! your blog is so pretty on my new lap top screen!!! didn't realize the color difference was going to be so big! this will def help the photo editing!! :) so cute about the soccer! jadon wanted to play, but i just couldn't do it this year!! maybe next year with one off the other end!!
Frizzy said…
You take such great action shots! Looks like they all had fun.
MaricrisG said…
oh she's good! She is the making of a superstar soccer player! :)
Becky said…
Pink soccer shoes!!!

Hawt!!!
Megan said…
Oh man! Jada is such a crack up!! The pics are adorable!
Anonymous said…
That's adorable!!!!
Michelle said…
She's so cute in her uniform and looks like she's really enjoying it!

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