Cardinals Football Camp

Um, what?! Cardinals Football Camp with all the new rookie players on the Cardinals Team? And my little buddy gets to go? And play? And learn drills with them?? Holy crud! I thought Karsten's head might explode when I told him! It was super hot, but so fun. The girls were really good and patient. He had the best time and completely passed out in the car on the way home! The football players were so sweet and cool. What an awesome opportunity! 

Football's OVER!

It was a great season! This was Karsten's second time playing in this league and I think we found a home with this team. We met some great teammates and families and had so much fun! We are hoping to stay with this coach and a few other players for next season as well. Three months and counting til fall season starts! :)

Here are some pics from Karsten's playoffs.  The teams play until they lose - all day if that's what it takes. Going into the playoffs, the Cardinals were 4 and 4 - right in the middle of the pack. 

We expected to win the first game, but beyond that, not much else. 

Here is a picture of our "camp". Lots of folding chairs and umbrellas.

Here is Karsten scoring a touchdown during the first game which we WON! Yay!

Now onto the next game . . . 

 The team we were playing in the second round was considerably better, but these boys played perfectly and they WON AGAIN! Holy moly, it was exciting!

Karsten prevented the other team from scoring by pulling this kid's flag at the one yard line.
He got it! He got it!

 Here is the team celebrating after their second WIN!

The third game we played was as tough as the second.  It came down to a one point difference, and we lost. But there was nothing to be sad about, these boys and coaches were amazing this day and everyone had so much fun cheering them on!

(I may have been hoarse the next day. :))

My little guy when we got home - he slept for hours!

Go Cards! These little guys are awesome football players!

And the football saga continues . . .

My man LOVES football.  He adores playing and I LOVE watching! 

Here are some action shots of my little guy playing. 

BTW, the last one of Karsten caching the football in the air, was for a TOUCHDOWN! :)

I am so lucky, I have my amazing family to help cheer Kars on. 

My sissy is always there and now Papa and Grandma Karen have joined me for games as well.  

When Mom and Papa Rich can, they make their way down the mountain for Karsten too!

One game, J and G tagged along with Papa and Grandma. 

Grandma made an awesome picnic lunch and we noshed on some good eats after Karsten's game. 

 I love how my Mom and Papa Rich roll . . . styling in their covered folding lawn chairs!

 And this is my little buddy, after every game  . . . he really does leave it all out on the field!

Are you ready for some football???

The sun is out, warming up the trees and flowers. Leaves and petals are blooming; spring in the Valley of the Sun is like no other - utterly beautiful and so darn nice out! 

I know in most families springtime brings about basketball or baseball season, 

but here in the Yori Household, it's FOOTBALL TIME! 

My son is obsessed and insisted on playing spring flag football. So here we go again.  

This time, he's on the Cardinals team (I think his heart actually stopped for a second when I told him this fact). It's a different coach, but we really like him, the assistant coaches and the families.  

We are super excited for this season!

So two practices a week and games on Saturdays - this is where we will be until mid-May. 

We would love to have anyone and everyone join us for games. 

Let me know and I will get you a schedule. :)

Here are my folding chairs - they will not leave my car for the next two months. 

 Huddle before the next play, Karsten is on the far right. 

Here's my little man in action - on the far left, he just hiked the ball to the QB.

 Again on the far left. 

 I couldn't help myself, here's a picture of his cute tush.

(He would kill me if he knew I posted this picture!)

Go Cards!!!