The Boys of Fall

Colton is just wrapping up his first season of tackle football and it has been so much fun to watch him grow and learn so much during this season.  He entered the season knowing just the very basics about football but now he knows all the positions as well as talks about blitzing which is something I don't even understand!  He has fully enjoyed learning and playing all positions but has decided that he likes playing on the line more than anything (he likes to tackle although still has a lot to learn).  He enjoyed playing wide receiver as well however you can imagine how many passing plays are actually completed when it comes to an 8 year old quarterback to the wide receivers didn't get much action!  He did play several games as running back which was also fun to watch but I don't think he liked taking those hard hits and he isn't the fastest kid on the field so it wasn't for him.  None the less, we had an awesome season.  The boys finally won their first game last night and they were so excited, watching a team full of 8 years olds in full pads and helmets that make them look like bobble heads running to the sidelines to celebrate their win was something that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Our season wraps up this weekend with our last game on Saturday and then Sunday I get to take my little football star to the Vikings game (we have amazing seats, 3rd row in the endzone) and he will get to see his idols play the sport that he has really learned to love over the last 3 months!  

I also must say that Colton's biggest fan is his little brother!  Mason has been a trooper this season dealing with 2 hour practices in the early season and sitting through 2 hours in the cold for big brothers game late in the season.  Of course we always pack plenty of snacks which helps pass the time a little easier and when all else fails he always has mommy to snuggle with!