June 4 - Junior School Cross Country

Well after several postponements we finally got to have the junior school cross country.  Mum was able to come & watch.  James had to race against the year 4 boys so he was a bit annoyed that he only came in 12th but that was a great run.  This photo is of him nearly crossing the line & as you can see even at the end of the race he was smiling.  Got to love my little smiler!

 

Saturday 29 August - Last day of Football

It was the last game of football for the season so I decided to take my camera & watch both games. It was a lovely sunny day, warm with hardly any wind, one of those magical spring days that Christchurch can turn on. I did take photos of Brent but I really think the shot of the day is actually one of James.


This photo is one of those instances where things can be decieving. No James really wasn't ready to head the ball, no he hadn't even just done that. James spent a lot of his game running around watching the ball & even though it looks like he actually may make contact with the ball in this photo, he never did. At least he looks good while running after that ball!

Saturday May 16 - Football

Saturday mornings in winter are taken up with football. Brent plays his game at Avonhead Park & is normally playing in a 4 vs 4 format. The thoughts of this was that each child would develop their dribbling skills but in truth it seems that it doesn't seem to be working very well for Brent's team. Their kicks are too big for the small field & then there doesn't seem to be much positional play either, it still gets to be bees around a honey pot.


This is Brent about to be tackled.