Spring Hike in the Woods

The Krosschell boys took their first spring hike at Eagle Creek Park Saturday. It was warm, as it has been for weeks and it was good to get out before the leaves obscure the views. The boys really are best friends and it is a joy to let them go on ahead and watch them interact. (Not too far ahead mommy, don't worry.)

Throwing rocks into the reservoir.

There was a better spot for picture with the hillsides of bluebells, but too many bees for them to sit long enough for a picture.

Soccer Season

Isaac and Jacob have started another season of Upward Soccer here on Indianapolis's west side. For Jacob, this is the first year he gets to play, rather than watching his big brother from the sideline.

Isaac is a member of the Flash, and has played once. His first game was rained out. His coach is teaching positioning, in addition to ball handling skills and shooting. Its coming slowly, but positioning is taking root in their fertile little minds.





Jacob is a member of the Bears. These kids are age 5 and playing for the first time. Their games are really just mob-ball, but they are learning to get along and remember which direction their goal is in. Jacob is working to earn the 'most Christlike' award in an upcoming game, which gives Nancy and me opportunity to teach him how to respond to the kids who push. This is a subject of great consternation for him.