Justin's Football Career

This is just the start of Justin's Hall of Fame Football Career. He has decided to play football and as a result, Jake got asked to help coach. Not only could he not let Justin down, (who by the way pumped his fist and said, "Yes, I think it would be so awesome if Dad would coach!") but was also put in the postion of being Offensive Coordinator. So- the boys go off to practice four nights a week, Jake has coaches meetings on Friday nights, and Saturdays are games. By the way - Justin's position is tight-end.

Meanwhile, the girls stay at home, keep the boys full with yummy dinners, wash their clothes drenched with sweat and rain, and be the encouragement they need when they get home and are thoroughly tired! It's a family affair! This is the season of life we are in...and we are tired but enjoying our kids' lives to the fullest!

Is it a surprise that Jake's voice can be heard above all the other coaches, and even by the parents on the sidelines watching practice? When Jake calls a play...the boys hear it!

Just so you know how into this he is, Jake has several key plays taped to the door of his office so he can glance up and go over the play again in his head that he will be teaching the boys that night.

Above, Justin, the tight-end, is the player closest to the camera on this end of the line. He is the one that doesn't have any bare legs showing, wearing his game socks, so that makes it a little easier to pick him out until we get his name printed on the back of his jersey.
Above...Jake called a play and the boys are getting into position, he is standing in the top right corner here with the head coach observing how well the boys pull it off.
Above - Jake is once again barking out what went wrong on the last run of this play. For those of you who know football well...maybe you can figure out what play they are set to do. I have no idea! (Mom)
The boys, and Jake run back to the sidelines to get a quick drink of water and take a breath. Justin is looking pretty stout in his uniform. Jake looks like he is getting ready to bring them back out to the field for more punishment. Awww...football!