As I said before, McCade got an Honorable Mention in the school storytelling competition, because of this, he got to tell his story in front of the school, and get his face on the front page of the local paper. He was feeling pretty cool wearing the body mic and all; too bad they know NOTHING about sound systems at the school. It didn't do much good. He looked good though! I tried loading the video - it just won't go! You will have to take my word for it - he is a very good storyteller!
The next day was his 10th birthday & he started the day by playing a very good basketball game. He was hoping that his team would win for his birthday, but no luck.
He made a bunch of the points for his team, so it was a good game for him. What more can you ask of a birthday?
Dallin also played, and has really gotten to where he can take the ball from whomever, whenever he wants! Yep, that is him with 4 of the 5 players from the other team on him. Actually, I think THIS shot was of a rebound.
This is a perfect example of Dallin's team spirit. He didn't make this particular basket, but it certainly looks like he did, doesn't it?
Ahh, yes, the following Thursday was Blue & Gold banquet. This year McCade & I decided to work together on a checkerboard cake. He baked the cakes, I put it together, and he decorated it. The outside had a blue & gold checkerboard, and M&M polka dots, the inside was peanut butter and chocolate cake with peanut butter filling and chocolate cake frosting.
Pretty darn cool, huh? We usually come home with a lot of cake but NOT THIS YEAR! Our cake was the highlight of the evening and we came home completely empty-handed.
Yesterday we played the last of the regular basketball games. We do have a tournament coming up, but today ended regular games.
Shooting a basket. This particular one didn't go in, but others did! That kid can seriously jump.
Full-contact basketball has its downside. Not sure what happened here, but he felt like his face was the victim.
McCade & Coach Keegan; planning strategy.
Stealing the ball!
The team; Tommy, Jack, Stockton, Jonah, Coach Keegan, Dawson & McCade.
Dallin getting instructions from his coach.
Stealing the ball - yep, that is him being AGGRESSIVE!
Okay, flip through these fast so you can see how it went. He totally took this ball away. It was GREAT!
Coach Barnes, Todd, Byron, Kaden, Rollin, Riley, Dallin, Kolby & Will
His coach has a really good sense of humor!
He was an amazing Coach & we are really grateful for how much he taught Dallin this year.
Have a great week!
Danielle
