Upwards Basketball

Karagen started basketball last week. This is not just any basketball program. It is possibly one of the best sports programs EVER! Upwards basketball is a Christan sponsored league. During the week they must memorize and recite a bible verse after the game. If they are able to say the verse correctly, they receive a green star to be ironed on to their jersey. They pray before, during and after the games. The most impressive part of the whole league is it is such a positive experience for the kids. The are no parents yelling at their kids to preform. Parents cheer for everyone on the court. Once the game is over the kids go to the back room for a devotional. They each receive their stars for the efforts in the game. Karagen earned a white star for the best defense of the game. We are so proud of her for trying her best. She seemed to really like playing. When we asked her what her favorite part was she said everything. Reagan was just glad her friends Jaxson and Brayden were there to keep her company.

Hope you have a wonderful week. Thank goodness this is one of those weeks we don't have too much going on. I love those weeks we can just hang out as a famliy!

Update

Well it has been almost a week for my New Year's promises... I have done my Biggest Loser Cardio almost everyday. I say almost because after the first few days, I was so sore there was no way I could do it again. So instead of the cardio video I walked while the girls played at the school. My diet is going very well. I'm doing Weight Watchers and the key for me is to write down EVERYTHING I drink or eat. I have been doing pretty well with this so far. I know it's only been a week but hey that's good for me. I weigh in on Thursday so I will let you know how I've done. I know that some of you could careless about me losing weight but it makes me more accountable if I put it on here.

I should be grading papers but instead I'm updating my blog and watching Jon and Kate Plus 8. How's that for a long Monday after a 2 week vacation.