Tyler's 1st Football Game

Saturday, September 8, Tyler had his first football game with the Jr. Bulldogs.  Practice started back on August 4th, and let's just say it's been a long season already.  LOL  Tyler did not enjoy going to practice - in fact there were even a few temper tantrums involved!  However, when practice was over and he would get home it was as if football practice was the greatest thing ever!  Tony is helping coach of course - which I really am thankful for - makes me feel as if Tyler is safer.  His team is considered the 'Freshman' and is 6 & 7 year olds ranging from 50-70 pounds....I believe Tyler is maybe 53 now! 

Anyway, it was finally time for the first game and we traveled to Chester to play the Stingers. Despite the chaotic start ....simply because they are 6 & 7 year olds and football is a complex game...the Jr. Bulldogs quickly scored a touchdown.  The Bulldog offense dominated which meant Tyler really didn't spend a lot of time on the field - he was playing Free Safety on defense.  However, despite his lack of interest up to this point, when he was on the field he seemed to really pay attention and ran in the right direction each time.  Daddy and I were very proud of him.

The Bulldogs ended up bringing home a 35 - 0 victory ....in the car on the way home Tyler even said, "I might not quit now!"  Daddy was beaming at the end of the game....I think it was a combo of being on the football field again, how well all the Bulldogs played and just Fatherly Pride!  I have to brag and say that Tony does such a good job with the boys...I am always very proud in the stands!

I also have to add my favorite parts of the game:

• the boys look so little and cute in their uniforms with helmets bigger than their bodies
• they look so little on that huge football field
• when they run off the field....their little legs look as if they can't possibly move any faster
• watching them try to get a drink of water (every 2 minutes) with the helmet on their head...this part is truly priceless :)

Tony giving a pep talk (or maybe just reminding them we are at a game..LOL)

Tyler is 2nd from the left #23

Tony is in the black shirt...Tyler is the closest player to him (in white)

Tyler getting some last minute pointers from Daddy

(advantage to having a Daddy that was an awesome football player)

Tyler is player in white closest to the ref on the right

Proud of his victory

My 3 boys - I am a lucky girl!