Will's first soccer practice

Tonight was the anticipated event. Time to put on the big socks with the built-in shin guards, the Umbros and head over to the YMCA for the first practice. We knew that Will was going to be the gender minority on the team, but tonight, he was the player that made the team co-ed.

Our neighbor is on the same team, so it should be fun. The practice itself was entertaining to watch, although the actual soccer was pretty limited. Interruptions included the coach's daughter needing to go to the potty, various little brothers (including David) making their way onto the field, and multiple water breaks, despite the really nice lower 70s temp. Throughout the practice Will was messing with his shorts. It didn't appear to be an effort to show off his Kung Fu Panda undies (no we haven't seen the movie, but embarasingly we know the characters from Happy Meals), as much as these shorts just allowed -- well, such access.

Enjoy the few pics we took.
(It was getting dark, and we don't have a serious lens. The games are on Saturday mornings, so I'm hoping for some sunny actions shots...)