Running Back Will

Will got invited to join a flag football team at the last minute, and he was SO PUMPED to do it! We had thrown out the idea to him back over the summer, and he wasn't very interested. We left it at that until Larkin's boss asked him on Monday if Will might like to play. There was an opening on the team of first and second graders that he coaches. We asked Will again, and this time, he got really excited about it. He joined the team for a practice on Tuesday and played as a running back this morning!

Will is the third one here (black and green shoes)

Running at the offense to steal their flags!!!!

Resting during his quarter out (and a good shot of his two missing front teeth)

His run with the ball. (It's a little embarrassing how proud I am of him!)

He absolutely loved it and carried around a football for the rest of the day, waiting patiently for anyone who had a minute to play catch with him. This is out of his comfort zone, and we're so proud of his willingness (and excitement) to do it! Go Sparks!!!!

Sidenote: His first game today happened to be on his Grandpa Rice's birthday. I have a feeling that Grandpa Mark cheered on William Mark, despite the distance.