Upward basket ball season end party!

Hayden loved playing basket-ball!!  He had an awesome first season.  

To celebrate a great season they had an 'end of the season' party!

There were tons of fun activites going on including huge human sized hamster balls.

Hayden got picked to ride inside one!  I was thrilled for him.  He was grinning from ear to ear!

His team had to roll him half the length of the basketball court and back.  They did and they did it the fastest and so they won the race!  It was a fun night.  I love the Upward program.  I love how every single event has a lesson and the kids are learning about team work and The Lord.

I hope Hayden decides to play again next year!

Last basketball game of the season

Today was Hayden's last game! He played great defense. I'm so unbelievable proud of the improvements he has made in basketball.

Hayden really never even picked up a basketball when he decided he wanted to play. He could barely dribble.

He didn't care. He was ready to learn and boy did he. And so did I! Upwards is a great program for kids and I'm glad he played!

I'm sure all spring and summer long he will be practicing on his new basket ball hoop Santa brought. I think he will be shooting and perfecting his game so he can play again next year!

He had an amazing season and met some great friends along the way! I think his teammates are all pretty cool guys.

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1st [ever] basketball game

Saturday at 4:00 was Hayden's first Upwards basketball game.  It was a learning experience for our entire family.  I think it's a great league for Hayden to learn the game.

I didn't take my Canon camera with me and I wish I would have!!!

This guy had no idea what to expect, but he caught on pretty fast for it being his first game.

He didn't know defense from offense, but I think as the season goes on he'll love playing basket ball.  I'm so proud of him.  I would have been a nervous wreck if I were him, but he did great!

 I can't wait to see him play each week!  It'll be a wonderful learning experience. 

1st basket ball practice

This morning was Hayden's first basket ball practice.

He has been talking about this day for months!

As he was putting on his baskeball shoes he told them he loved them.  It made me giggle!

He got his game jersey and couldn't wait to get home and try it on.  I'm sure he would wear it every single day if  we'd let him!  

Let's Go #5!!!!