referee

Carter and Jared recently got certified to be soccer referees.  This entailed a full weekend of sitting in a class room learning all about soccer then passing a test.  They both did great.  Jared is not ready to actually ref yet (he is on the young side), but Carter was anxious to get started.  He was mainly ready to start earning some money (and show Claire she isn't the only one who can earn money around here).  Refs get paid well.  He gets $20 a game (one hour).  Last Saturday Carter refereed his first, second, third, forth, and fifth game.  All in a row!  Allen went with him and earned the father of the year award for sitting out in the sun for 5 hours watching his son work.  Carter was quite nervous and Allen wanted to be there just in case a parent got ugly (didn't happen).  Allen said it was neat to see Carter progress throughout the day.  His first game he rarely blew his whistle and when he did it was quiet and he spoke timidly.  But each game he gained confidence and by game 5 he was blowing that whistle left and right with all the confidence a 14 year old boy can have.