The Lions

It was a night of fast and furious running and kicking and laughing at the soccer field. Tonight was Joshua's first soccer practice. He has been sooooo excited about playing soccer, especially since his best buddy, CJ, is on his team!

First on the list of things to accomplish tonight was to name the team. After many, many suggestions, the kids all decided they wanted to be the Lions....roooaaaarrrrrr!

Now on to the field for the footwork....

The new gear

Joshua & his best buddy, CJJoshua's patented kick
Practicing the dribbleHeading for the goal

SCORE!!!

After practice, we headed over to the sporting goods store to outfit the little pro with the proper gear. Now he is ready to take over the field!
All in all it was a great first practice and Joshua only picked the ball up with his hands 10 or 15 times! Yeah, we're still working on that.

Can't wait til our next practice and the first game in a few weeks!

Minnehaha Falls

We had a beautiful day spent with a very special family - Chris, Kathi & James. Chris & Kathi are the experts on waterfalls in the state and today they took us on a short hike to a beautiful waterfall in Tallulah. Joshua was so very, very excited to actually get to see a REAL waterfall!

The hike up

Minnehaha Falls
Joshua gets his first look at a REAL waterfall
Chris, Kathi & James

Me & my boys

Feeling the water rush over his hands and feet

Climbing higher

The happy group We had a relaxing and refreshing day. When we got back to the car this afternoon, Joshua looked at us and said, "I had a great day!" And well, we all had a great day!

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Psalm 145:9