Karate Kid

Riley's been going to Karate for a few weeks now and he's loving it! I'll post a video soon....

And one of Sid because I love her face!!!

Go Angels!

This is the 1st game Paul and Riley have been to this season and they made it a "boys night" with cousin Aven and Uncle Jared. Could these boys get any CUTER!!!

ARSHAVIN

Riley has been playing soccer since he could walk. It started when Paul built a hockey net into his playpen and gave him a ball. Riley loves wearing his jersey's, ANY sports jersey actually and I often hide them so he doesn't wear them everyday! He calls his red soccer kit/uniform (that he is wearing in the video below) "Arshavin's". It's funny because he is referring to Andrei Arshavin who plays for the Arsenal FC but his red kit is actually the uniform for Liverpool FC. Anyways, here he is below showing his skills and a few pictures of his playpen...

Jumping!

Jumping on our new trampoline is a new daily activity. Unfortunately our back yard is small but luckily they make 8 foot trampolines small enough to fit! And it was no surprise that Riley figured out a way to play soccer in it.

Soccer practice

Riley gets so excited when Paul tells him its time time for "Soccer Practice". He gets his soccer shorts and shoes on and packs his backpack by himself with his water and ball. The process is seriously one of the cutest things to watch, its pure excitement and makes Riley SO happy!

Unpacking his bag at the field

Stretching... He does this all on his own! Paul and I try not to let him see us laugh because it is so funny!

If he gets hot he takes his shirt off

And checks in about every 5 minutes for a water break

Slammers FC

This weekend we went to Kadyn (my little sister's) Soccer tournament in Del Mar San Diego. She plays for the Newport Beach Slammers.... Riley LOVES going to watch and play soccer! He gets his backpack with his ball and water bottle, puts on his soccer cleats on and he's ready to go!

Riley waits patiently until half time when he can run on the field and shoot on goal with dad!

DISCLAIMER:

That is a juice box straw in his hand!

American Hurricanes

Congratulations to the American Hurricanes, they won the championship in Newport Beach Coed Soccer League! As you may know Paul and I joined a co-ed Soccer league a few months ago but since I found out I was pregnant I have been designated to cheer on the sidelines with Riley. Last night they took the championship title 2-0!

Riley always sports his soccer shirt which is a mini version of the teams jersey. My Brother Jared, the team's Goalie!

Aunt Kadyn who is also a great fan, and is there to cheer on the team whenever she isn't playing soccer herself (she plays on the GOLD club team Newport Beach Slammers)

Take me out to the ball game...

Riley went to his first Angel's Baseball game this week and he LOVED IT! He especially loved his Hot dog, Red Vines and Root beer (who wouldn't). He sat the entire game, cheered when he was supposed to and shouted "home run" and "charge" when appropriate. He also made it onto the big screen during the game! Camera's just can't resist our little leprechaun!

American Hurricanes

Paul and I have joined a co-ed soccer club in Newport Beach (American Hurricanes).... So far we have played 2 games (won 1 game and tied one game). We love our Friday night games, and we love to bring Riley all bundled up sitting on the sidelines. We'll keep you posted on our record as well as more photos. Wish us luck!

Some of my Favorite Things

Playing in Daddy's soccer bag

Having a smoothie with Aunt Kadyn The straws at the yard house My daddy, and fruit snacks! When Papa comes to visit Climbing into or onto anything!

This Weekend...

Uncle Ryan was in town and he and Paul went to the Angels playoff game (Angel's lost). It's always a fun time when we're with Ryan, especially for Riley and Herbie, they love his attention! The next morning we went to The Beach House in Laguna Beach for breakfast...MMM, our favorite!!!Later that day we went to Anaheim for Aunt Kadyn's soccer game. Riley LOVES to be with "Ohhhh Grandpa" and Grandma Barbie anytime he gets the chance!  After Aunt Kadyn's game we headed to Laguna Beach so Paul could help his best friend Darren coach his son Dante's AYSO team. Riley LOVES watching Dante and playing with Dante's sister Tomiah. She is so sweet to Riley, like a little mommy always looking out for him.

Coaches (and Dante) warming up