Trick Rider!!

Jacob has really come far with his bike riding skills. He hangs out with the neighbor Nick a lot who has taught Jacob how to jump the ramps. He's darn good!!
By the way....these pics were taken in May, Jacob has a new 20" bike now. :)

Spring Soccer

Jacob played on his first soccer team this spring. Mom was the coach and the team was a great group of boys. All of the games were at the Stenger soccer complex...another staple of growing up in Arvada, I think we've all played there!

At this age, they start out at 3 on 3. And most of the game they all just group up on the ball.

But as the season wore on, they all got the hang of it.

Here's Jacob anticipating the kick off.
Jacob wasn't always entirely eager to play.....

but with a little coaxing, and a bribe from dad to get paid for each goal, he was out on the field trying to score.

Even if it meant stealing the ball from a teammate....
or scoring in the wrong goal. :)