A few months ago we signed Payton up for a 6 week course of flag football. It was just a pee-wee group, ages 3-5. The parents were required to be there. The parents actually did all the work. We signed him up because we knew he would love the special time with just one on one time with dad.
Scarlett and I went a few times to watch, and of course Scarlett wanted to be a part of it all.
The class was once a week for 45 minutes. The class started out a decent size, but over the last few weeks there were not as many.
Week one! Meeting everyone and learning about the various skills that they would be taught. Each of the kids received 2 flags to wear around their waiste, a kicking tee, a football, and 4 cones.
A couple times while Josh and Payton were off playing Scarlett and I would go over to the playground to play.
The end of week 1
Payton loved every minute of it. This picture shows it all!
Scarlett enjoying the swings!
I believe this was week 3. They had team pictures scheduled and the weather was a little wet and chilly, but nothing that stopped us from going. The team pictures are pretty funny. What a small pathetic little group. But these are the main 5 kids that were there all 6 weeks.
Lathrop Pee-Wee Football Team 2011
Each week they practiced various skills. Josh was such a great teacher!
Scarlett and Mom getting chilly while waiting for Josh and Payton to be done.
Payton is such a little stud! He is growing a ton!
Payton's favorite skill was learning to throw the football through the hula hoops and also throwing the football at the soda bottles. He was pretty good!
Week 6
By the end of the class all the kids had improved a lot. Payton got a lot better at catching, throwing, running side-ways, backwards, and at dodging Josh from getting his flags.
Going in a square, practicing their side-ways running, sprinting, and backwards running.
Scarlett of course had to get out their on the last day.
Each of the kids received a certificate for completing the class. The mayor came out and met each of the kids and their parents. Josh and I were both impressed that he took the time to do this. He had two other guys with him, but I can't remember who they were. The mayor made a big deal of each kid as he was the one handing them their certificate.
Payton waiting to hear is name be called.
The Mayor reading the certificate to Payton and telling him a few good advice things. I thought it was very neat to watch. He said a few words to each kid to encourage them to stay in school and be hard workers. The kids i am sure had no clue what he was saying nor did they care, but as parents we heard and understood.
Congratulations Payton! You are growing so fast, and learning so much. We are excited for the many years ahead of us that we have to support you in all the various things you decide to participate in.
Proud of all that he accomplished!
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