Jaxon & Baylor's first soccer season was an epic success! Both boys worked hard on the field and embraced the fun of being part of a team. Jaxon's competitive spirit was on full display, but he also demonstrated that he was gracious and a good sport. I'm so proud of him for showing such maturity at a young age.
Baylor also made us proud. In his division, the kids were less focused. Many were more excited for the half-time snack than the game itself, but that's okay. The kids worked on learning the fundamentals and had fun. That's the true goal, right?
Both Jaxon and Baylor seem to be naturally athletic. We had almost zero soccer experience prior to this season, but both boys' skills improved dramatically in a short period of time. I'm hopeful that next season will be even better.
Even Grant seemed to enjoy watching from the sidelines or maybe he was also just looking forward to the halftime snack?!
Our little soccer studs with their medals at the end of the season! Great job, guys!!!
Living in a house full of boys, there are certain events that pop up on the calendar that I just know will be a HUGE hit. The Concours d'Elegance on Amelia Island is one of those events. With over 250 classic and exotic cars displayed on the Ritz Carlton golf course, I knew we were in for an eventful day. The boys were in HEAVEN, and I'll admit, I also had a fabulous time.
I'll be the first to admit that NASCAR isn't for everyone. I don't get into the rivalries amongst the various teams and drivers. College football is my fix for that! I don't get the fascination of watching cars essentially drive around in circles for hours, and while it's EXCELLENT people-watching, some of the fans really do tarnish the whole experience. That said, there really is nothing like attending your first race. The ROAR that echoes through the speedway at the start of the race is an adrenaline rush like you've never experienced, and while you never want to witness a tragedy, it's pretty cool to see the resulting chaos of a multi-car crash.
My growing interest in the sport should really be credited to the boys though, Jaxon especially. That kid has always been captivated by cars. Always! Since birth pretty much! This year, we thought it would be fun to serve as Ambassadors and introduce a few friends to the insanity of Daytona's Speed Week. As always, the boys enjoyed posing for pictures in the cars. They've obviously grown a bit since we first attended the Daytona 500. You can easily see them behind the wheel now. Before, they were too short!
Each of the boys has their favorite driver. Jaxon is fairly loyal to Jimmy Johnson, and Baylor roots for the much hated Kyle Busch. I think Baylor really just likes M & M's. Ha!
Having their best buddy Ethan tag along on the adventure pretty much solidified the night was perfection. The 3 Amigos could not have been happier. I'm not sure that Ethan really cared about the cars, but he was more than happy to enjoy the junk food and company of his best friend.
Little did we realize, but this video of the start of the race would turn out to be quite eery. Exactly a week later, the people sitting in our exact seats were peppered with debris from a wrecked car that broke through the safety cage. Sadly, a few fans were seriously injured. We were able to compare the video of the wreck to this video. It's clear that we would have been engulfed in the chaos. Thankfully, we went home to our warm beds without incident. Let the countdown to Speed Week 2014 begin!
