Bend it like Beckham

These are our beautiful little soccer stars. It was team picture day, so we decided to get a few individual shots too. They both look great in their uniforms and brought lovely smiles to the party.

Walk like a man my son..

Today was Miles' 2nd birthday. This one was much more highly anticipated than the last one. He has been excited for days leading up to the festivities. When he woke up, he had the obligatory balloons in his bedroom. Then he suffered through the day, waiting until it was time for presents and cake. Mercifully, we survived until after dinner time.

We opened presents first and he loved ripping the paper from every package. He was enthralled to discover toys inside that he could play with, and enjoy. Then it was time for cake, and all presents were forgotten (momentarily at least).

As he is now tractor obsessed, Miles requested a tractor themed birthday cake. 

He huffed and he puffed and he blew the lights out.

And was proud of his accomplishment. Then we let him eat cake.

The next day, he really wanted to play with his new tractors. He couldn't wait to get outside and play in the dirt with his new prized possessions.

He was carrying  them everywhere.

Miles constructed his perfect birthday.

And in this corner...

This is the inaugural year of the Pink Flamingos Soccer Squad. Hadley is a promising young member of the squad with lots of enthusiasm, excellent effort, but lacking a little in the concentration department. The season kicked off tonight with a big win for the girls in pink.

From the beginning of the day, it was clear they came ready to play.

Their defensive alignment was stellar.

Hadley was able to burst into the open field and lead the charge down he field.

So begins a great new season of sports.