Upward - Game #2

Today was "picture day" for Upward so we had to...I mean, we're blessed to...spend extra time at church today.  The kids were looking forward to their games even more today since they had played last week.

Unlike last week, H felt great today and it showed.  She had energy the entire time she was on the court.

Here's the one photo I got of her scoring.  She scored seven goals today.  I love this photo!

After H's game it was time for the twins' game. Last week was not fun for the girls so we had talked about it all week. This week was much better.  Both girls warmed up wih their team then sat on the bench waiting for intros.  (They are the two just to the left of their coach standing.)

When their names were called, they both ran through the spirit tunnel.  (E is right behind C.  I snapped the photo half a second too soon to see both faces.  They were both smiling big!)

Both girls joined the prayer circle to begin the game.

But then the wheels came off.  All week E had said that she would play if C played.  Ummm...I failed to relay that bit of info to the coaches.  And E was put on the court for the beginning of the game with C on the bench.  And E refused to play.  That was the end for her.

When it was time for C to play, she got up and did it.  There was a bit of hesitation but she got on the court.  And the rest, as they say, is history!

C throwing in the ball to a team mate.  She did this several times.

C guarding.  Her hands were up most the time...whether playing defense or offense!

Running like the wind!

E sat the bench but at least it was without Mommy sitting with her this week.  She's ready to play next week since C got stars and snacks...and E didn't.  (Plus Mommy has already emailed the coaches about the important "if C plays" info.)

And finally...it was time for B's game.  He's not real happy with the person who did all the game schedules because he plays last every week.  Here he is guarding a friend of his.

And B scored eight goals.  Thankfully, I got a photo of one shot.  H told him to try to beat her seven.  So he did. :)

And that was our Saturday basketball.  C spent at least 30 mintues tonight calling people to tell them she played today.  If you didn't receive a call, it's because she ran out of minutes (i.e. it was bedtime).

Now we're moving on to sewing dresses like La*ura In*galls would have worn.  Mommy is thanking God for good friends.  I just hope one particular friend is still a good friend after our sewing day Tuesday.