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Yep, we’re ALL ready. 

This is our kids 5th year participating in the Upward sports program.  Literally days after moving here, I met our neighbor who turned out to be the cheerleader coordinator for her church’s Upward program…and, I had promised the kids I’d find Upward as soon as I could.  I sure did that! 

Randy giving his last minute pep talk. 

Randy coaches Abbey’s and the boy’s b-ball team, and he loves it.  Randy has coached kids basketball teams pretty much since I’ve known him…I used to tag along and watch his games when we were dating.  It’s definitely one of his loves.  After me…way after me, of course. 

Abbey throws the ball in.

Abbey and Marley both used to cheer in Upward, so that meant 3 games to watch per weekend.  The girls decided this year that they were done with that, so we’re down to 2 games ;)

Randy’s favorite thing about basketball – defense!

This picture is a hoot…see how Randy is calmly sitting on the sidelines?  Not. 

Ethan is either listening intently or practicing his zombie look…

I’m OPEN!!!!

Do you SEE the size of this kid that EJ was guarding?  He actually did a great job! 

Lainey enjoys some raisins…the key to keeping her happy during a game involves food and one tiny lollipop.

Go after that ball, boy!

Foul shots…