teal...ladybugs?

Anna had her very first game today.

Technically, this was the team's second game, but since Anna missed last week's game (because of her cousin's birthday party...) this was her very first time suiting up and hitting the field!

And it was EARLY!

8:30 AM game, but with picture taking and practice beforehand, she had to be at the field by 7:45AM! Thank goodness for two cars! And for Mitch's day off of work so he was able to take her early!

I arrived a little after 8AM with the younger two in tow.

Which, if you ask me...is STILL early!

Here the Teal Ladybugs are practicing before the game.

What's that you say?

You didn't know ladybugs come in teal?

Neither did I.

Apparently, in the minds of 4 ~ 5 year olds, they do.

Daddy encouraging Anna to pay attention and go after the ball!


Game on!
At this level, they play 3 on 3.
It was so cute watching these little kid run around the field chasing after the ball...when they weren't distracted by their parents or their friends (or their shoes, or hair, or whatever else distracts 4 & 5 year olds!).
And right at the last minute of the 4th quarter, Anna scored her first goal!!
Woo Hoo!
We were so proud!



Here she is resting and cheering on her teammates.


I figure, so long as she is smiling and enjoying herself, it will be a successful season!
Way to go, Anna!