Last weekend we had a football tournament on the Saturday for Lucas team. I captured a few action shots of him. I only had my phone with me, so it’s not great, but I thought this one summed up the passion he has for football. He is an absolute joy to watch, the smile he has whether they win or lose is always there. He just loves to play, day or night, that boy will be kicking a ball or watching other play. Plus, being 10 he’s a bit tricker to get a posed shot these days. Thankfully, the game’s finished just as the thunder clashed, the lightning struck and the heaven’s opened.
Sunday, saw Tyler and his team play their matches at the tournaments. It was a gorgeous afternoon and the kids all played well and had a great time. The coaches and my husband Robert, who runs the club, do an outstanding job. The time and effort they put into it and the passion they have for helping and nurturing the kids is wonderful. I don’t think they get enough credit. We did have a bit of an incident last week where the gazebo blew away, it was pretty windy, and there I was chasing it about. Yes, a you’ve been framed moment if ever there was one. The end of the day, saw the kids get their medals. As you can see Tyler was chuffed to bits with his.
Phew what a weekend it was, I am glad to have a wee rest from football as that’s the season over until September. We still have training though, but it’s not nearly as much.
I have felt a bit off this week, I can’t put my finger on it, but I’ve not felt right. I’ve not been around much on social media, I haven’t been reading and just not me. Hoping it passes. I did go to my happy place of photographing pretty skies and clouds. This always makes me feel better. Aria and I spent a long time the other day spotting things in the clouds. I loved this as a child and still do. It makes me happy to pass this onto my children. They spot things all the time and then others are wondering what on earth they are talking about.
We are into the last few weeks of school before the summer, you know the busiest month of the year. Aria only has a couple of weeks of nursery left, so I’m trying to make the most of any afternoons I am off and take her places that are too busy over the summer, etc. Like yesterday, Friday, we went to Air Space. They have a toddler session that under 5’s can play without the worry of older kids bumping them, etc. It’s a lot of fun. You can see her above chilling out after a bouncing about.
The kids had the day off on Thursday for the election as their school was a polling station. They had lots of fun with my mum doing crafts, it was a horrid day. And well.. let’s not even bother talking about that mess that was the election results.
So this weekend it’s no football. We are catching up on something, like opticians and some baking and well just not having to rush as much. What are you plans for the weekend? Â How has your week been?
Coombe Mill (Fiona) says
10th June 2017 at 11:27 pmWell done the boys on their football but so sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling yourself. Fingers crossed this weekend changes that.
OMGitsagirl says
11th June 2017 at 1:15 amWell done boys. How will you fill your weekend a now the season is over?
Little Miss OMG loves our trampoline. Our closest Trampoline park is Dublin we might have to visit over the holidays. Aria looks like she had great fun.
#mysundyphoto
john adams says
11th June 2017 at 5:41 amGreat work on getting the football trophy. Sounds like you need the quiet weekend! Great cloud photo by the way. How am I filling my weekend?? By watching the news and figuring out what’s happening to the UK!! #MySundayPhoto
Sarah MumofThree World says
11th June 2017 at 6:17 amHoping you feel a bit better soon. It’s amazing how much football your family does. You’re so right about the work and commitment of football coaches and managers. The other parents have no idea how much time they put in and that they do it voluntarily. Our season is well and truly over now.
Natalie Ray says
11th June 2017 at 6:38 amIt must be a relief for you when the football season is over, but the great thing about football is that children can still kick a ball around all summer. I hope you are feeling back to yourself soon.
Nat.x
Darren Coleshill says
11th June 2017 at 7:13 amGreat photo, well done getting the football trophy.
Love the beautiful sky
Thank you for linking up
Kara says
11th June 2017 at 8:14 amHe looks very proud of his medal and Aria looks like she is having fun. Hope you are feeling better soon x
Erica Price says
11th June 2017 at 8:49 amHe certainly does seem keen on the football and that picture does capture that. The sky picture is beautiful.
Emma Tustian says
11th June 2017 at 9:16 amThat sky photo is amazing.
I’m glad N isn’t into football. And hasn’t got too into tennis yet for it to be a faff with logistics and taking over
over40andamumtoone says
11th June 2017 at 10:44 amWell done with all the football. I agree the sky shot is fab #365
Anne says
11th June 2017 at 12:20 pmWell done to the boys! I love your sky photo, I do enjoy finding things in the clouds with the kids, dragons and bunnies come up quite a lot. #mysundaysnap
Kim Carberry says
11th June 2017 at 1:31 pmAhh! It really was all about football at the weekend…
Well done your boys!
Lovely photos x
jodiekins22 says
11th June 2017 at 1:49 pmHurrah for the football and I love, love, love your shot of the sky. Magnificent 🙂
Burnished Chaos says
11th June 2017 at 9:46 pmGorgeous pictures as always. I love finding shapes in the clouds and can’t remember the last time I did thus with my kids, I’ll have remedy that one. Sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling yourself, hope you feel better soon x
#HappyDaysLinky
Tas D says
11th June 2017 at 9:49 pmThe weather has been pants here this week. It did made me chuckle a bit picturing you chasing he gazebo about 🙂
Jennypaulin says
12th June 2017 at 7:29 amawww sorry you have not been feeling yourself this week Susan. I hope that its short lived. I love finding cloud shapes – one of life simple pleasures. Well done to your football loving hubby and boys on their successes – nice to have a break from all of it for a while I am sure. I don’t have this in my house……yet! x
chickenruby says
12th June 2017 at 3:40 pmsorry you’ve been feeling under the weather, bet the kids enjoyed the day off school
Mirka Moore says
13th June 2017 at 1:45 pmSuch lovely photos xxx hope you are feeling better now hun, also loved spotting things in the clouds when little xxxx
mummyhereandthere says
13th June 2017 at 7:07 pmFab collection of shots, sending you get well wishes X #pointshoot
Nicky says
13th June 2017 at 8:34 pmThat looks like a great day.
Robert says
13th June 2017 at 8:35 pmBeautiful clouds
Spectrum Mum says
14th June 2017 at 2:31 pmI am also glad that the football season is over for now. It does make weekends much easier not having to dash everywhere. Your sky picture is stunning, I hope you are feeling better 🌸 Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 📸
Donna Wishart says
16th June 2017 at 4:20 pmYour weekends must go by in a complete blur – they always seem so packed and so totally about the children. It really sounds like another lovely one x
Elaine Livingstone says
16th June 2017 at 8:45 pmlovely to have the football for them, but nice to get a break and get some of your weekend back. Totally agree so many volunteers go above and beyond for little or no recognition.
Love your cloud picture
Victoria Welton says
17th June 2017 at 5:41 pmThat looks like quit an eventful weekend. The sky in that last photo is just beautiful. Sorry I am late in commenting x #MySundayPhoto
Ness says
17th June 2017 at 6:19 pmI hope you are feeling better now. It’s strange when you don’t feel quite right but you can’t put your finger on it.
LucyDorrington says
24th June 2017 at 11:38 pmI love your action shot, maybe you should be their official photographer? #MySundayPhoto