Our new soccer star

Today was Mr. 5's first day of soccer. We decided one sport and one music lesson per child was all we could manage so we're playing soccer and taking piano lessons this fall. Mr.5 has been on the sidelines for 2 years so he was very excited to get to play today. He loved putting on shin guards and cleats and he asked me to take his picture when he was all suited up!
 

He's on the gold team this year which is easy to spot even from the far side of the field. A very useful feature for finding your team in a sea of 5 year old soccer player. Mr. 5 played well. During the scrimmage at the end he really wanted to be goalie. Mr.7's team has goalies this year for the first time and Mr. 5 loved the idea. Unfortunately there are no goalies in kindergarten and Mr. 5 was very vocal in his decision to play goalie. This did not go over well with the other team's coach or many of the kids. 5 year olds are big rule followers - especially if it means getting to authoritatively tell another kid the rules.
 
 

Mr. 1 spent the game on the sidelines exploring acorns and dirt, a perfect activity for a fall morning.
 

Mr. 7 and the Dad spent the time playing a new game, Innovation, which has taken our house by storm this weekend. Seems to be a winner!