(little) Baller

Keagan is playing Upward basketball and it is a lot of fun!! He is all about it and has surprised us with how he is doing. If you don't know what Upward basketball is, it is Christian-based and while it teaches the fundamentals of the game, they take time out of games and practices to pray and learn about core value such as respect and gratitude. They also do a devotional at half-times of games and it is an all-around positive attitude. The kids receive a star for each practice and then after their games, coaches award the kids a different colored star based on their performance in the game. The boys on Keagan's team are Pre-K to Kindergarten aged.

Keagan still has a long way to go with learning the techniques but he has heart. And he is super aggressive. Almost too aggressive...but we will refine that with time! The big thing is he LOVES it. He told us the other day while we were watching the UK game on TV that he was gonna play basketball on TV someday. Oh baby, then mommy will be in the stands watching you!!!

Here are some pictures from one of his first practices:

At the start of every game, they announce the kids individually and they get to run out to a cheering crowd of fans!

Starting the games off with a coin toss and a prayer. (Keagan is #5 in the blue) These pictures are from the first game and there was a lot of coach involvement on the court. Now, the kids pretty much get it and the coaches direct from the side! (and don't think some parents don't get a little...um... loud...ahem...)

Look at my tough little boy! :) I'm pretty sure he refused to smile for me!

I have taken a lot of video of Keagan playing, but to be honest the quality is poor and there are several instances where I am either yelling at Keagan to pass the ball or yelling at Finn to get out of the way! And then there are lots of moments where I am clearly watching the game with my eyes and forget to move the camera to follow the game. Too much going on. So I have no video to share!

BUT I did snap this super cute picture of Keagan and his buddy Nick, who is a little boy of some friends of ours. Nick's and Keagan's teams played each other this past weekend, and though these two are good friends, they made sure to stick to their teams and enjoy their friendship off the court! These two have also played each other in soccer!