My Brick Wall

I didn't take many pictures of Thomas playing soccer this year, but wanted to post about my Brick Wall. Thomas plays on a soccer team, the Strikers, that has played together since kindergarten. It is by far our favorite team that any of the kids have played on. They rarely lose and are the sweetest kids.

Now for a little about Thomas's athletic gifts. My precious 120 pound 4th grader is not fast, but what he lacks in quick footedness, he makes up for in strength and protective instincts. In fact, every time I watch The Blindside, I think of Thomas! Big Mike's body frame described in the beginning of the movie fits my Thomas perfectly.

Thomas has played goalie for many years on the team. He has had many good saves over the years, but my favorite game that he ever played happened two weeks ago. We were playing a very good team and were down 2-0 in the first half. Thomas plays goalie in the second half. Eventually, our offense scored 3 goals, the third being in the last few minutes of the game. Since the other team was down by a goal, they started shooting at the goal over and over and nothing got by Thomas. In the last minute of the game, the other team's best shooter kicked a beautiful kick headed into the top corner of the goal. Thomas jumped into the air and blocked the shot! I wish I could describe the sound of that ball hitting Thomas's body. It was quite loud! Nothing got by "the Brick Wall" that day. We were so proud! We over heard the other team's coaches ask one of our parents in a very thick Spanish accent, "Where did that goalie come from?"

Yes, Thomas had a great season and even scored a goal when the coaches put him in at forward for a game. We are so proud of our little Striker!