Final Game of the Season

Tonight marked the final game of Casen's 7th grade basketball season. It has been fun watching he and his team mates play. While they won some and lost some, he was a great contribution to the team. It really has been fun watching him progress as a player and a teammate. Tonight they played against Grand Lakes Junior High (who is ranked first in the district) where some of his previous baseball and flag football teammates play. 

Defending Bryson

After Casen came out from playing, Coach Blackwood took Casen by the shoulders and talked to him for a bit. You could see Coach's passion from the stands and at one point during the conversation he was pointing to Casen's chest. Shane looked at me with tears in his eyes and said, he is talking to Casen about how he plays with heart. After the game, Coach came over to Shane and I as Casen was gathering his belongings and told us what a great kid Casen is and that what he has, you just can't teach and thanked us for being great parents. Wow!!! On our way home, we asked Casen what Coach said to him and he told us that Coach told him that he he played with heart, always leaving everything on the court and that is something you can teach, it is something within. Definitely a proud parent moment!

While he may be done with school sports this school year, we are looking forward to his spring baseball season.

Sports Filled Weekend and Birthday Celebration

The boys had quite a few sporting events this weekend, in addition to it being Camden's birthday weekend, so Nana and Poppa decided to take advantage of everything going on and enjoyed a long weekend with us. It began Thursday with Casen having a basketball game. They had a pep rally at his school to celebrate and fortunately, one of my friends whose daughter is a cheerleader, snapped some pics for me. I honestly had no idea parents could show up for the pep rally or I would have been there in person. 

The boys played their rival, Tomball Junior High, again however this time they did not come out on top. :( 

Basket made!

Friday evening, we headed to Camden's soccer game, which they were playing against Tomball High School at Tomball ISD Stadium. Playing under the big lights! :)

Camden's cheering section.

Camden had a showcase this weekend, so we were able to enjoy some beautiful weather while watching our favorite soccer player. On Saturday, his team was beating the other team pretty good, so his coach asked him if he wanted to play up. He gladly took the opportunity and ended up scoring a goal!! So fun to see since seldom do defenders normally score!

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAL!!!

After his game on Sunday, we headed back home to celebrate his birthday before Nana and Poppa left. Since he had a high school game scheduled on his birthday as well as a big test the day after, he talked us in to celebrating early. I am sure being able to open presents early had nothing to do with his request. LOL! 

I am so dang proud of Camden - he works hard in school as well as in soccer (both school and club). He has a goal and stays focused while also having fun. He loves playing video games on his self built computer, however is responsible enough to know that work comes before play, which earned him straight A's first semester. I am so grateful to be his mom and look forward to what this next year brings.

Mississippi mud cake for the win!

Of course I had to grab a picture tonight after his game since it is his actual birthday. 

Happy 15th Birthday Camden!!