Here are some pictures from the girls' first basketball games. For those that don't know we signed them up for the Upward Basketball League. It is a Christian sports organization that determines the success of their season based upon how well they shared the gospel with their kids, not how many games they won! The win stars for their shirts for learning their memory verse, effort, sportmanship, Christlikeness, as well as, defense and offense. The girls did a GREAT job their first time out! During Hannah's game she stole the ball and tried to make a shot. She can't quite get the ball high enough for it to actually go in (they do lower the basket for her age), but it is something we are working on. She is the smallest on her team, she'll get it, in time! Kaitlyn was a basketball MACHINE! During the first half she did a great job -- she made a basket and tried 2 more shots. At the half her coaches switched the girl she was supposed to guard. They had a little girl guarding one of the biggest girls on the other team...so, it was Kaitlyn's job to guard this girl during the second half. Well, the girl never made another shot! She never even touched the ball the second half. Everytime the girl tried to get the ball Kaitlyn was in her face with her hands up. It was great to watch her...she really came into her own during the game and looked as though she had found her niche. Even though they did well in their games they were more excited about the stars they earned. Kaitlyn for offense and Hannah for effort. They also earned their memory verse stars...they are already working on their next verse! It is neat to see them not only learn basketball, but learn about Christ and form new friendships. We are looking forward to a great season!! You should come watch a game, if you have a chance!