Spring Sports Season

Dig! That guy has wheels! Attack! Something about a crease...?

I'm still getting used to lacrossee (LAX) lingo! When I attend Grant's games I mostly just clap for goals and refrain from yelling anything from the sidelines in order to limit the possibilities of saying something that would embarrass myself/Grant. This sideline restraint is not shared by most fans. Lacrosse fans are definitely NOT a shy bunch! I'm always amazed at the shouts of "GEEEEET HIM" "SMASH HIM" "KNOCK HIM OUTTT" coming from parents around me. I mean, geesh! You never know whose parent you're sitting next to. There were games when the refs told parents to knock it off. I haven't seen a parent thrown out yet, but I won't be surprised when it happens!

Grant played modifed lacrosse in the spring of his 8th grade year. I am totally showing my LAX ignorance as I write this because I can't even remember what position he plays! I know it's offense...attack? I snapped some pictures using our video camera actually, and they turned out ok.

Below is a video of Grant scoring a goal! He's number 3. The tall black socks and bright orange cleats make him a little easier to spot on the field. In order to see the video you'll have to visit the actual blog page (click the link at the bottom of the email) and if you want to see the video full screen, click on the little arrows on the bottom right of the screen. Grant was so happy that I caught this on film. We watched it on replay several times at home that night! The goal pass starts at around :30 seconds in...

Here's another video from lacrosse season. The best way to find him is by looking for the orange kicks. You can hear the wind blowing in this video and it reminds me of how cold it can be watching soccer and LAX! On some of the fields it feels like we are in a wind tunnel. My high school sports career was never this cold. Tennis could get chilly but if it rained or snowed we couldn't play :) and basketball is obviously inside! I can't imagine how your body adjusts to running/sweating/working hard in the freezing windy weather!

I actually really enjoy watching lacrosse and I'm looking forward to learning more about the game and of course, cheering Grant on at the high school this year!

Grant also played baseball this spring/summer with the community center. Dad served as the coach of the team. It is no secret in my household that I think baseball is boring. There. I said it. I know it's the All American Pastime and I should love it, but I really don't. The game is slow. And long. There are plently of other American institutions that I love: Sesame Street, Broadway, McDonalds... :)

I will say that is always more exciting to watch any sports team when you know the players. Therefore, I happily cheer on my brother in whatever sport he happens to be playing. These pictures were right after I got my new camera for my birthday!

Here's a picture of some of the team after their last game-Grant's hair was so long this summer!!!

Olivia also played a spring sport. She ran track (hurdles and short distance relays) but alas, I don't have a single picture from her season! I will have to do better this spring. :)