Basketball Season Begins!

We have officially been indoctrinated into the world of jr. high sports! Caiden's first basketball game was last Monday. I realized the other day that he has already had more practices this season than during the last 2 years combined! What's exciting is that he will only get better as the season goes on - along with everyone else.

There are 28 boys playing this year. We appreciate Coach Hiebert and Coach Loganbill for working with so many boys - and working them into games. It must be quite a task! However much or how little he plays, we'll sure enjoy watching!

Along with some great assists, Caiden had a few steals and lay-ups in both games this week. for this, he earned 2 cans of biscuits. Biscuits, you ask? Yep - that's what I said. We know it is an incentive, but not sure of the meaning behind it. And Caiden doesn't seem to know either. Kind of funny - but we sure enjoyed them last night with our supper!

Go Bluebirds!

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