Ben & Basketball .....

Ben's team name is The Dragons and he's playing for the Community Center. He had his first two games (ever) today and he did great. The league usually schedules two games in one day for one of the game days and ours just happened to be our first game day.

He had a ton of fun and really enjoyed the game. He plays basketball at home w/the neighborhood kids and they have taught him pretty well.

His first game was a great game and really close. The final score was 17 to 13. The other team won in the last few seconds. His second game was also a great game and really close. The final score was 16 to 15 and their team won! Yea Ben! Thankfully Ben isn't a competitive kid - so he was happy either way. He just likes to have fun.

We were excited about his Jersey Number .... 23! All who know us - know that's our family number. All of our birthdays (except Ben) are on the 23rd. Ben was due the 23rd, but was in a hurry to come out and was born on the 20th. Also, one of Michael Jordan's numbers were 23. Ha! I only know that information b/c my great friend, Eric's, cousin use to think he was Michael Jordan. Ha!

These photos are from the first game. I actually didn't go to the second. I stayed home w/Will and Andy.

That's Ben (#23), getting a pep talk from his coach in the blue shirt.

Ben's in the middle w/his sports googles on, drinking water ....

David, Will and Andy watching the game .... or fighting over David's phone : )

He played the first 3 quarters and sat out the last one. 

He has games every Saturday in January and February. I am glad we signed him up. He seems to be really having a good time and loves the sport. His coach is great and really does well with the kids. I think it's going to be a good season.