My step-daughter Carson loves to play soccer. It was fun to look back with her earlier this summer at pictures I took of one of her games in October 2001. She was six at the time.

In case you haven't watched a bunch of first and second graders run around the soccer field, you need to know that it's very easy follow the ball because every little body on the field except for one or two girls runs after the ball. No one stays in position.

One girl was running towards the ball even though by definition of her position, goalie, she should remain in the goal. Then I noticed two girls had separated from the pack, it appears that these girls stopped because they saw something of interest in the grass. To them, a dandelion was a flower to pick up despite the soccer game going on at the time. Life is full of simple pleasures when you're young.
Carson has continued to excel in sports but her passion still lays with soccer.
Fast forward to present day and she is now on her HIGH SCHOOL's junior varsity team. Where did the time go? She could be the next Mia Hamm before we know it.
Notice, there are no dandelions to serve as a distraction.
Pictures stolen borrowed from someone's website. They weren't supposed to be stolen borrowed, but as the web-savy mom, I know how to get around these speed bumps.
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10 Comment:
I like those socks! Wow - how time flies! My son is playing soccer again this year. He is six. He says he is really excited. I hope he sticks with it!
They sure grow up fast! Great photos!
Wow, time flies when you're having fun, huh? :)
Makes me miss those crisp Saturday mornings...perfect soccer weather.
Great shots, by the way.
Ugh! They grow as fast as the dandelions!
I do throwback Ynuesdays on my blog.
stopped by from SIES to say hi; hope you'ii do the sane!
That's so cool that she found her passion and stuck with it!
My daughter is starting soccer this fall. She is 4 so I am expecting a lot of dandelion picking!
I gave you an award on my blog today!
Reminds me of my son playing football...and yes, they grow up way too fast.
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