There's a first time for everything

Archer's been quite busy; he's had a lot of "firsts" lately. On Saturday (my birthday!) he decided to say "all done" when he was, in fact, all done eating. Now I'm pretty sure he's tried to say it before and I didn't catch it or didn't think it was clear enough to count as a true first. But, what the heck, he said it while he was signing so I think it was real. Then on Sunday, which was also Father's Day, he decided he wanted to start walking. He took a few steps by himself at random times throughout the day. When we encouraged him to do more, he sat down and started crying. So I guess we won't push! He definitely wants to do things on how own time, which works for me! On Monday, his first top tooth pushed through and it looks like the other top front tooth is not far behind. I wasn't kidding when I said he's been busy!

Oh and we just got back from our first family vacation (not including visiting other family members) so there's another first. I'm still getting my pictures organized from our trip but will post with those soon.

Spring Soccer

So, as promised, I am finally getting around to posting pictures from Will's first season of soccer. It was so much fun! Watching the kids' progression over these past few months was amazing. Will's coach told me that he really shows talent as a soccer player. (toot toot...that was me tooting my own horn!) :) We played through the YMCA and Will was #4 on the Tiger Team. By the end of the season, he had really perfected his ROAR!

In the beginning, Will didn't know much about soccer. Hands were used, fouls were made, goals were scored in the wrong goal. (I have to admit that I didn't know anything either...I was trying to come up with a catchy soccer saying but all I could think of was "he shoots, he scores" but even I know that isn't right!) But things got better as we went and by the end of the season, Will had learned the rules and could listen to his coach's directions and put them in play on the field. He scored multiple goals throughout the season and provided a lot of assists as well. But the most important part was that he had fun and kept a good attitude throughout. While several of his teammates refused to play or threw tantrums during the game, Will was always there with a smile on his face and an eager attitude. And it seems it payed off in the end!

His last game was this past Friday and the whole team celebrated with a picnic and medal ceremony afterward (the controversial "participation medal"...but it meant a lot to Will, as it is now prominently displayed in his room!)He had a great soccer season and is already asking when he can play again.

Team huddle!

Chasing the ball!

Taking a break

Say what?

Will says ridiculous and funny things on a daily basis but sometimes he really hits it out of the park. We were getting ready for bed and he was picking his nose. I told him to stop because it was gross. He replied that he usually hides from Keith and me so he can pick his nose without being seen. Gotta love that honesty! He is also a big fan of telling me when he can "smell poop in Archer's bottom." Oy!