Summer Soccer

Ellie is quickly becoming quite the soccer star! This year she played on the highest team with the girls a year older than her. In order to be allowed to do this, she had to score in the top 5 percent of those kids at tryouts. She was the only kid her age allowed to play up. 

Teyah decided to try soccer again this year too, and she was like an Energizer Bunny on the field. She never stopped! Aubrie also gave rec soccer a go again this year, but unfortunately we don't have any pictures of her! Daddy decided to coach her and her games conflicted with Ellie and Teyah's soccer, so mom was driving the other two around. 

Ellie enjoyed the "opening ceremonies" parade before the USA Cup. There were teams from all over the world (like this one from Japan). There was even a team from India -- the tournament was the first time that team has ever played soccer on grass!
Fortunately, Ellie's small size doesn't hold her back!