Over the weekend Sim and Ana got her gear for soccer (shin guards, socks, and cleats.) and picked up their team shirts. Sim got a nice “coach” shirt because he will be the assistant coach for her team. Ana was allowed to pick her own number (from 1-99). She wanted to be just like her cousin Emily and requested to be number 11. Let’s hope it’s as lucky for Ana as it is for Emily!

All ready for practice!

Warming up. (Please note the tiny cheering section.)

Dribbling with the ball.

Retrieving the ball after making a goal.

Fancy footwork!

Big wind up for the kick.

Contemplating the ball? I should probably remind her she can run faster without her hands in her pockets.

Finally they ended the practice with a little game.


Ana had a great first practice. She was very excited to finally get to play soccer outside! And it thrilled her to no end that they have an all girls team. You can see all the pictures from Ana’s first soccer practice here.