Soccer

Owen has really enjoyed soccer this season - and so have I. I hate to sound like a horrible mother, but his previous forays into team sports have not been that exciting for me - just one more thing to try and cram into a weekend. But this year the kids are actually excited about playing (no more holding hands with your teammates while running down the field). And BONUS - I have discovered that Owen actually has some natural athletic ability. I swear that he is one of the fastest kids on the team (gets that from his dad, obviously). And he is extremely intense. Gets really excited about playing and really gives it his all. And I have to laugh, because he sometimes "coaches" other kids on the team - I see him going up and putting his hand on their shoulder and then gives a pep talk - "good job" or whatever.

Here are some action shots. I hope to have some video up later once Will transfers it from the camera to the computer for me.

Oh, and Owen would be upset if I did not mention that he scored 3 of the 4 goals in today's game.

Here's a pic of Owen playing goalie


GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dahlonega

Went to Dahlonega yesterday for the AVVBA memorial dedication. As another family member says, "The perfect Reese family outing – involves the military, Dahlonega, irritable participants (ranging from 4 to 84) after a long drive, and close proximity to a cemetery."

I can report that a good time was had by all.

We clean up real nice

As usual, at least one person would not look at the camera. Jack was in a mood this day and did not want to put down his game. This was the only way he would even stand still for the pic.

What a difference 2.5 weeks makes!

It makes the pollen all worth while!

Springtime Catchup

I have been remiss in updating lately, so I will try to play catch up. These pics are from Kathy's at Easter - including the first annual Easter kickball game. I love these action shots!

Proud

Owen recently received In a Marietta Reads medallion from school and had his picture posted on the website. He received this for getting to the top level of points in the Accelerated Reader program. After reading a book, the kids use the Accelerated Reader computer program to take a test that will measure reading comprehension. They get points based on the difficulty of the book and performance on the Accelerated Reader tests. He was one of 2 kindergartners and 22 kids total to be honored this quarter and he was very proud showing off his medallion and his Marietta Reads water bottle, so be sure to ask him about it.