Historically, we Porters have not been outstanding athletes, at least not in competitive sports. The older kids and I have all tried different sports but haven't found a lot of success or a great love for them so we have moved on to other pursuits. Joseph, however, has enjoyed playing sports since he was little. He has been willing to learn many different sports, and he works very hard to master the skills being taught by the coaches. His coaches often point out how well he listens to and follows instructions. Way to go, Joseph! We have enjoyed watching him learn and practice new skills. As long as he enjoys it, we will enjoy watching him play.
Last spring we were absolutely nuts and decided to sign up for a second session of basketball at the same time as baseball season. Which meant a total of three games and three practices per week. (At the same time Aubrey was being transported to daily rehearsals for her play and we were welcoming Brandon home from a mission. It was a busy time.)
Basketball
This is a pretty intimidating sport to play - it moves fast and is pretty aggressive, even at the 2nd grade level. But Joseph has worked really hard. (I never did get any good basketball shots in 2013. In the top picture Joseph is #11 and the bottom he is #2 - one picture from each session last spring).
He practiced shooting baskets so much in our driveway that he popped several balls! He is a very accurate shooter.
Baseball
Another competitive sport around here . . . baseball. Joseph has played one year of Tball and two years of baseball for Hazel Dell Little League. He has greatly improved his batting, throwing, and catching abilities. In several games last year he saved the game with his awesome 1st baseman moves. (I will say that it's too bad that some parents take the game so seriously at this very early level. I like to just see the kids having fun!) We spent many beautiful and some cold days watching baseball games last spring.
Look at those long legs! Outfield can be booooorrrrriiiinnnnggg.
So much fun to have a brother home to watch the games!
Soccer
But, Joseph's favorite sport so far has been soccer. He has played soccer since he was 4 and really enjoys the sport. He had a great coach this last fall through a Parks and Rec team.
Joseph is fast. He stretches out his long legs and gets across the field faster than almost anyone.
And . . .goal! One game Joseph scored so many goals that they had to take him out of the game for awhile (per the Parks and Rec rules).
Fun times . . .
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