Football Saturday

Okay, So Pam let me put an update to our blog. So here goes...



Saturday was Football day. Riley had his first game for his flag football team. It is an interesting story. For weeks I kept asking him if he wanted to play flag football. He kept telling me that he did not like football. So, we were all set to sign him up for YMCA soccer. However, last week after watching football on TV, he and I went out in the backyard and started playing catch with the football. Soon catch turned into a game of one-on-one. We had a great time. Afterwards, he came to me and asked if it was too late to sign up for football. He told me that he now loves football. It was a complete reversal. So, on Monday I went down to the YMCA and signed him up. He was so excited. The team had been practicing since August 17. However, they were still accepting players. His first practice was Thursday and his first game was Saturday. He seemed to fit right in with his team. In fact, he caught two passes in the game and nearly scored a touchdown. He was the only person on his team to actually catch a pass. He had a lot of fun. What a difference a week makes!

After his game, I had the opportunity to take Riley to his first UW Husky football game. Although the game was a complete flop, a 55-14 loss to Oklahoma, we had a great time. We drove up to the game with my Dad, who also had tickets and met with my brother, Jeff. Riley had a blast. It was great to share the experience with him. Thanks for the tickets Dad. It was a fun day!!