So, this far into your first year at school and it seems you are pretty popular. You're teacher says that everybody likes you and you are a delight to have in class. But the names I keep hearing are that of Cale and Nicolas. We'll see if that will last.

So we are into another soccer season. This year is different. Last year you didn't get into it very much. Maybe you were too young. Now you are really getting specific coaching and all the kids are really trying to play when it comes to game time. Practice is every thursday and games are early every saturday morning. All the kids on your team are from your school, so it just feels like play time with your friends. You are so proud of having scored in your first game and assisting a score in your second. Dreamy & Pop came to your first game. Go Sharks!

Today we signed your contract from St. Luke's and wrote the enrollment check. It is now official and legally binding that you will attend St. Luke's in the fall and be a shark!

Stephen's first soccer season is now over. He did pretty well. There was the occassional whining that he didn't want to go, but I think he enjoyed it. Toward the end of the season he was getting much better about actually running with the ball and other kids and trying to kick the ball as opposed to standing around in his own little world and talking to his shadow.

Their last game was this past Saturday and afterwards they had a pizza party and received a trophy. He was so excited about that trophy! When he got he came over and showed me and said, "Mom, look. It's golden!" (said in a voice of awe) He has been showing it off, but between times keeping it in a special place on the shelf where it is safe and he can see it.

There is a picture of Stephen with one of his coaches and his new trophy in the photo album. Go check it out!