Basketball Begins!!

For the next few months our Saturdays will be consumed with basketball!  After two weeks of practice today was the first game of the season.  Preston's game was first, at 9am.  He was SO excited and did a great job.

Our fast little guy

Although he didn't score a basket this time, he's getting closer and closer to actually making a goal.  His specialty has to be in rebounds though because he was on FIRE! :)  Much unlike last year, this year's game was very interesting and fast paced.  The kids actually looked like they knew what they were doing and kept us on our toes with the scoring.  His team ended up winning by 2 baskets so he was thrilled.

Cole, John Robert, and Preston

After his post game devotion, we ran some errands and headed home for a few hours.  The weather has been amazing so I was able to squeeze in a long outside run, which was wonderful for this mama's mental health. :)  Then after a quick shower it was back to Calvary for some more basketball!

My two basketball stars

Savannah's game was at 3pm and she too was super excited.  I have to say that I wasn't sure what to expect since this was her first team sport EVER, but she did awesome!!  I was so proud of her confidence and willingness to play her hardest. She also was a rebound master and did great the entire game.

They actually keep score in her age group . . .  and it was a nail biter as we were down one basket with 3 seconds to go.  Her team mate took a shot and it circled the rim, but didn't make it in, so they ended up losing by 2 points. :(  It was still a super fun game to watch and she was one happy girl afterwards so all was well.

I have to say that I was sort of dreading the long Saturdays with basketball, but if this week was any indication of how much fun the season is going to be, we're going to be well entertained and enjoy every second of basketball season!!!  Now if we can just get each of them to make a basket. :)