Football! 2013

Aaron got to play tackle football this year for the first time (for this mom that means: bitten off fingernails, anxiety screaming)!!  :) - it really WAS pretty fun - I just get worked up over the boys getting hurt.  Aaron's arms were bruised ALL over - we ended up spending way too much money in just protective gear (arm guards, ankle braces).  I have never seen a kid so excited - and have never seen him cry so hard as he did after his first "conditioning" practice.  Bless his heart.  He sure got in shape!

Aaron mostly played Center all year - which he loved - but he also played Corner, Defensive Line, and Linebacker.  Apparently Corner was his favorite.  He rocks at Center - really really.  He was 4 pounds over the max weight rule so ended up having to be an x-man (which means he can't carry the ball).  He's hoping to be in the right weight zone next year to try out for a receiver position.  Aaron is 2nd over from the left in this pic - blocking that blue #50.  Can you see why I bit my nails right off?!?

Here is Aaron in his most common Center position (the kid with the Nike arm guards).  Man - he was a great player.  I was able to observe one of his team practices - and Aaron was so fun to watch.  He really got the other kids on his team pumped - he was loud and fun and ... well, just a true leader.  It made me really proud.

UGH!!  I. KNOW!!  All this tackling and blocking really stressed me out.  But - Aaron just says - "oh MAN, that was fun!"

Here's Aaron playing the Corner position:

Center:

 Aaron is one heck of a good lookin' kiddo!  Even drenched from head to toe in sweat after every practice and every game! 

I was glad when it was all over - Aaron had a blast - and the games were pretty fun (they only won 1x all season though - so that was rough) - Aaron got in GREAT shape ... but, I was happy to not have to get him to those 2 hour practices almost every day.  Football was very time consuming - threw our schedules for a major loop!  Aaron had some great friends on the team - and made many new friends as well - and is looking forward to next year.  Until then - I can breath a little easier.  :)