Start of the Soccer Era

Monkey had his first game today in AYSO soccer. I still can’t believe it. U5. Where has the time gone?  You see, the Dunbar’s are soccer players. That’s their sport, its what Mr. Dunbar played every weekend for years, and years, and years. And now another generation of Dunbar is playing. I’ve known this day was coming since he was born, one of those days that seemed so far off and in a glimpse has already past.
Here’s a recap of our day:
We started with a special breakfast of Orange-Bran French Toast.

Mmmm. Mmmm. Good.

Mr. Dunbar put on Monkeys shin-guards and cleats when we got to the fields.

This year in U5, the boys have practice before the games. Which started out really well.   
But in 97 degrees 4-year olds out tire out real quick. Mr. Dunbar is an awesome encouraging coach. (Did I mention he's got mad soccer skills and great legs?) Monkey pushed his way through the heat and tiredness.
This little guy is ready to play on a team, like now. He ran onto the playing field quite a few times during the game with the full intention of getting to the ball. We had a 12:30 game time and the first team we played were like the Grizzly Giants. Each kid stood over our three boys by 3-inches. Atleast. It was so funny because they were so much bigger than our boys. (It was like playing against Luke Metzger-  a friend of ours.)

Monkey scored a goal. The only goal made by his team.

(Even though in U5 we’re not really supposed to keep score.)

We were so proud of him.

~mrs. dunbar