The Keene Family

We spent four straight days out of the house at sporting events. We are tired! Friday last week, we went to Haley's gymnastics meet in Kent. She did an awesome job and took 5th in her division! Then we spent two days at basketball in Buckley. Jim is the team's assistant coach now, and he enjoyed being on the floor with the boys! Finally, we took Monday off school/work and headed to the mountains. Haley stayed home sick with Grandma Keene, but the rest of us enjoyed sunny skies and rocky snow. We need a little more cover before the skiing can really begin! First run of the year... wiped us out!

This spring, JT decided to continue playing basketball. So did Sawyer. So did Ryder. So we signed them up for spring league midweek basketball. Then, the next day, we found out about a weekend tournament club team with a coach who we had heard was amazing. Hmmmm… We generally ask JT and Haley to choose only one activity per season. But in this case, the commitment to join two basketball teams was a) about the same commitment as playing club baseball last spring, and b) the same gear, and c) with the same friends, so lots of carpool options. I asked JT if he wanted to, and he said, "Let's do it!" So did Sawyer. So did Ryder. We had our first weekend tournament last weekend. The boys got their new uniforms and looked super sharp! They lost all three games. They played so hard and just couldn't find their spot. Plus, some of the boys are newer to basketball and the team's only been together for a few weeks. We took them out for dinner after, and they...

The end of one season of basketball is upon us. We closed up SKYAA winter league with Coach Gary (an amazing experience and one we hope to repeat) with a team bowling party! But basketball continues... all three boys (JT, Sawyer, and Ryder) are signed up for spring basketball on not one but TWO teams! SKYAA Spring League and a tournament team through Compete Athletics. The boys continue practicing on our court when the weather is decent, and they have twice weekly skills practices with kids 8-12 at the high school. JT is loving it, and so are we!

We are so thrilled with our basketball experience this year (especially considering last year's dismal one). We are on a team with friends, with an awesome coach, and JT has already had more points and ball handling time because he's being utilized fairly. It's been so much fun to carpool to practice, attend games as a crew, and enjoy watching the Sonics win! ;)

With basketball season coming soon, Jim has been hosting basketball practice for JT, Sawyer, and Ryder (who are all on the same team this winter). Our practices and games start in a few weeks, but we certainly have the space to host some practice. The boys look ready to play!