The Golden Ponies!

Molly started soccer this year. The season is just a few months long and it is something Kyle really wanted to be able to do with her. Those who know Molly well know that her interest in sports in next to nothing, and they would also likely admit that "athleticism" is not one of her natural strengths or gifts! I feel the need to follow up that statement by saying that Molly has MANY natural gifts- music, art, creativity, dance, etc... but sports just don't fall into that category. She takes after ME in that way:) Anyways, Molly joined the YMCA league and lucked out into having a dear friends be on her team, The Golden Ponies! Her dad is also one of her coaches so that has been great for her.

Her coaches do an amazing job of keeping it fun and low key for the girls and stress that trying your hardest and having fun is all the matters. Practices are just a hoot to watch! Some of the girls have already turned five and have older brothers who have played soccer- and these girls are soooo good! It is really something to watch them. Our sweet girl still doesn't entirely understand the whole idea of soccer- but she sure has had fun learning! She has actually gotten lapped a few times in practice- but that precious girl doesn't seem to notice:)

Their first game it was 106 degrees outside- it was brutal! Molly did not kick the ball that game, but her coach did let her have a kick-in and a throw-in. The second game was a different story! She kicked the ball 6 times (just don't ask if it was the correct direction or not!) and came pretty darn close to scoring a goal! She was SOOO proud each time she made a kick- she would get the biggest smile on her face and look over at us, pose and blow kisses, and then strike another pose. Thats our girl!!!

Who knows if she will ever play again- but we sure are proud of her for going out there. Several girls only play for a few minutes and then want to sit out the whole game. Molly wants to play the whole game- which is big for her!!

First practice- Posing of course!

Trying HARD!

First game huddle- Molly is number 9

Her kick-in

Our Big Soccer Star!

Pre-K

Today marks the third week of Pre-K for Molly. Still a bit in shock that I have a kid in Pre-K... she is getting old! Which means I am getting old-ha! This year Molly has Miss Victoria and we could not love her any more. Molly thinks she is "soooooo beautiful" and she is from England- perfection in a teacher for Molly! The first day she waltzed right in without a hug or even a real goodbye. So proud of her- but so sad for me. She loves going every morning now- although it wore her out the first week- she was asleep before 6:30pm each night! There are 2 girls in her class who are new to the school and I am so proud of Molly for taking them under her wing. She said that she introduced them to all her friends on the playground and never lets them sit or play alone so they won't be sad. I love that girl's heart. This year they have a Spanish, gymnastics, music and chapel rotation and she is cracking me up with her Spanish! She somehow has this PERFECT inflection and pronunciation- so cute.

First day! Molly has fought me on smocking or appliques now that she is "such a big girl"- so I was happy to find a themed dress that passed her approval.

One last look right after walking into her class...

And we had to debrief at I Heart Yogurt after I picked her up.

351 days till Kindergarten and counting:(.................