First game of the season was today. They play on Saturdays every week. So, last season I saw a grand total of ONE soccer game. Weddings and your kids' soccer games just don't mix. This weekend I was lucky enough to have a Sunday wedding, rather than the usual Saturday. So, here's what I saw. My kids looked adorable in their oversized soccer shorts, shin guards, and cleats. BUT, now that I see the photos...they just look like older kids. *sigh* What happened? When did my kids grow up? They ran around the field playing ball. Mostly as one big moving mass without thought. But, noooo...mostly my kid wanted to play games. Holly made faces. She experimented with how she moved her arms while she ran. She fixed her shirt. She did kick the ball once, but I'm pretty sure it was because it got in the way of the bug she was looking at in the grass. Anna played great, but her team still got dismantled by the Blue Dolphins. They were stacked with fast, good players. Here's the end of the game conversation with Anna: Anna: Wow mom. They sure get the ball into the net more than us. Me: Yes, they have some pretty fast players. Anna: NO. They have fast shin-guards and soccer shoes. So, already Anna knows life is about the gear you use...she's ready for photography. BA HA HA. That's a running joke amongst photographers, is it the gear or the person? (For the record, I think it is both)