Final Basketball Game

Well this sports season flew by!

It was Anden's final basketball game on Saturday!

He had quite the crowd attend

Grandma Kathy, Papa Larry and Trentyn came for the excitement.

The first half was complete blah.

Again it was passing 18 times before someone took a shot.

We were trying to holler to Anden to just shoot the dang ball

but he was too busy playing, or twirling his hair, to hear us.

Needless to say he had 0 pts.

But at least 10 rebounds!

And it's the beginning of Spring Break

so only 4 kids were there on his team.

No subbing today!

At half time,

I discreetly strolled over to him and told him

"Ok buddy, I'll give you a dollar if you shoot the ball 5 times!"

His money hungry eyes lit up green

and a huge smile appeared across his face!

He gave me a thumbs up and I casually headed back to the stands.

I knew the game would instantly change pace.

So I sat back and marveled as the second half started

and Anden went on a rebounding and shooting frenzy!

Before I could blink he had 2 pts, 4 pts, 6 pts, 8pts.

Woohoo!  So proud of him!

The best part is each time he would turn to me in the crowd 

and flash the number of baskets he had made.

I realized he thought I had said he had to make 5 shots to get the $1.

LOL whatever it takes!

The fans around us were laughing each time he grinned and flashed me the tally.

This is definitely the best buck I've ever spent!

He ended up with 12 points

and our non existence team in the first half rallied back to win the game!

After the game,

Taylee and I handed out the team treats.

Then the coaches delivered the coveted trophies!

It's actually his coolest one thus far!

I had to crack up laughing at this picture.

It accurately captured the reality at that moment.

Anden beaming with pride with

ticked off little sister in the background pouting that she didn't get a trophy too! 

Ahhh sibling rivlary

Great season Rockets!

And here's your dollar buddy!!