Alison is playing Soccer!

Alison ditched her tap and ballet shoes for sneakers and shin guards in order to play soccer.  She is learning a lot about teamwork and that it takes some guts to try and kick the ball when there are 5 other girls in your way (including her two other teammates).  She likes getting dressed up in her uniform and the team's name is Pink Ponies.  Is that a girl's name or what?  She is really enjoying it and has her games every Tuesday night at 5 p.m..  There are 4 minute intervals, 8 minutes to a quarter, 4 quarters in a game.  The didn't score at her first game and was a little disappointed.  Not to mention the opposition was really good.  So - to sweeten the deal, I promised her an extra treat if she scores a goal.  She's been consistent at her next two games, scoring a goal in each one.  They have a treat at half time and then one at the end.  The coach is on the field with the players and they have three players from each team on the field at one time.  Alison really does look great and is enjoying her new friends.  She practices every Wednesday night.  She will play this fall and in the spring.  

Alison is also in Kindergarten and LOVING IT!  Her teacher is Miss Smith and is super nice.  Alison sat next to the class bully for a couple weeks and we had to talk to the teacher and have her moved since he was especially mean to Ali and would make her cry.  She loves her new spot at school and is learning to read.  She gets to ride the school bus and really enjoys it.  She's growing up so fast!