Samantha played volleyball for the first time! They do a short season starting in 4th grade to introduce the girls to the sport. It was cute – and kinda painful to watch, especially at the beginning – but they did improve as the season went on. Getting your serve over the net is the most challenging part apparently!

We didn’t make it to many practices because it conflicted with tumble but I’m not sure that really mattered. At this age, it’s all about hand eye coordination and being somewhat athletic.

Samantha’s team got out in the first round of the tournament which she didn’t like. But, I hope she liked the sport enough to stick with it. I sure loved volleyball back in the day!

Go Samantha go!

While the boys were sleeping in a tent, the rest of us were playing in a soccer tournament! Well, Samantha was playing and she played hard! They had their first game early Saturday morning in the drizzly, gross weather. The Spirit took care of business though and won 6-4!

They then had another game after lunch and played so hard but the game ended in a tie – 2-2.

That was enough to land them the first place seed in the tournament though! They played Sunday afternoon and had to (yet again) face the Lightning Lions. They played SO hard and the score was 0-0 all the way until the last 3 minutes of the game and then the Lions got a goal. Bummer.

The girls went home as runners up which they were none too pleased with. I however am so pleased with and proud of my little striker. She hustles and plays hard. Go Samantha go!

In addition to soccer, we also watched some football this weekend. When you’ve played two soccer games already that day and the football game is still going on at 10pm, you might end up like this despite the excitement on the screen!

Also, the headphones are because Robert and I were yelling at the tv too loudly! ha!

Roll Tide and Go Spirit!

Samantha played in her first tennis match last Sunday!

She played singles and won! They play first to 4 and Samantha easily won 4-0. She’s got a good serve and, in this league, if you can get your serve in, you’re gonna win. 🙂

Of course she looked the part too! You look good, you play good!

Go Samantha go!