spring sports and song

marit and graham both played soccer this spring and finished the violin year. i had a moment of panic when i realized we were moving in addition to having a baby this spring about signing them up for all that....what was a thinking?! but it actually turned out great to have many evenings outside at the soccer field, chatting with friends while the kids had a blast getting exhausted. when you homeschool, extracurricular activities don't feel crazy busy, but rather a nice change from the casa.
 
graham was the youngest in his league and on a team with friends from church and he loved it so much, though it was quite a challenge for him to keep up with the big boys. marit was on a team of total strangers, but she made friends and they managed to win one game! girl soccer involves a lot more frolicking and skipping:)

the spring violin concert was so lovely...i'm thankful for their wonderful teacher and all the progress they have made this year. adam was not able to make it and owen was just a few weeks old, so we sat in the back and managed things from back there. maybe i will get it together to post some videos for my parents and sibs of the concert and their solo recitals. graham was sitting with his little pre-twinkle class and fell completely asleep in the pew during the concert. when it was his turn, he had to be reoriented about where he was...so funny! owen was a champ and slept through the whole thing, while miles hung out with grandpa dave (thank you!).