Having a Ball

Christine's volleyball season ended mid-October, I think they ended up ranking 4th in the district. Now she's talking about trying out for girls' basketball. She definitely likes to keep our lives busy. Her volleyball coach told us that she is a really good player, and has a lot of power. Christine has loved playing, although she didn't get as much playing time as she would have liked. If she was as impassioned about volleyball as she is about piano or hula, then I think she would have knocked their socks off. As it is . . . she had fun, learned quite a bit, and pushed herself in new ways. We couldn't ask for more. We're proud of you, Christine! And, here's our sporty Joseph playing goalie for his soccer team. He's really good at soccer, and we're having a lot of fun watching his games on Saturday mornings. His coach wanted him to join a soccer league team that he also coaches, but alas, they play on Sundays. Joseph was a bit bummed about that. His coach says that he loves having Joseph on the team because he listens and does exactly what the coach tells him to do (following directions is not a strong point for ALL 8 year old boys). We're really proud of him and his dedication to the game. We'll be glad, however, when the season is through, so that his practices won't be eating up his time with his cub scout den. Speaking of which . . . last night at Pack Meeting, Joseph earned his Wolf badge, a gold arrow, two silver arrows, and two beads. It has been his goal to earn his Wolf badge by November's Pack Meeting, and he did it. Way to go, Joseph! And by the way, Carl, one of the requirements was to start a collection, and Joseph made his a collection of key chains. I wonder where he ever got an idea like that?! He displays them on the zippers of his backpack. The ones he loves most are the ones he has from different states and countries; he's found some pretty cool ones. And then we have the Ball-Magnet - our own Jalen Andrew. Big ones, little ones, any sport will do - and if it doesn't happen to be round, that's okay, he'll throw it anyway. He's so funny. After watching Joseph's soccer games, Jalen will come home and kick the ball around. He puts it on the floor in front of his feet, and then shuffles around the house moving the ball with his feet. It is so cute! And he's really good at it too.