Corbyn has developed a love of basketball. She has been constantly at my side this year as I have helped coach my school's basketball team (girls). Corbyn looks up to all of the girls and wants to be as good as them some day. She practices her shots on the side goals during our practice and can't wait each week until her team practices.Our church has an Upward Basketball Program much like the soccer program that Corbyn played in the fall. They play games every Saturday. Corbyn is like a sponge when it comes to basketball moves and terminology. She wants to know everything and would play every day in the driveway if it wasn't so cold.
Randy and I are thrilled that she has come to love a sport. I am impressed with how quickly Corbyn has picked everything up. She knows how to rebound and considering she has only played in two games, does a great job of reading the other players and following the ball. She has good moves when it comes to getting open. I can't help but coach from the sidelines and she just rolls her eyes. She scored in her first basketball game ever last week. I was so proud!! This past week her team won their first game. Check out the footage of Corbyn in her 2nd game ever...
Here is some video of our "Wonder Twins":
Grandma and Grandpa also brought gifts from Uncle Bob, Aunt Diane, Ally & Courtney. The boys got cool fishing poles which became amazing weapons. Corbyn got treated to Barnes & Noble and a lovely coat from Courtney (thanks).
We are so thankful for the opportunity to get together with family and enjoy and love one another. It is so much fun seeing each other and cherishing the memories being made by the next generation. God has richly blessed our family and we look forward to the new arrivals coming in 2008. Tracy is expecting in April and Stephanie is expecting in June.
They offer a wide variety of activities for the children. Corbyn's favorite is always the nail-painting booth. She also enjoys making crafty things like ornaments and other holiday decorations.
The children also enjoy watching the various shows on the big stage. There are always children's choirs and dance companies. The boys watched a local children's choir and enjoyed a snack while Corbyn and Nana went in search for their own goodies.
My favorite part of this trip is the photo with Santa. Last year we stood in line for years only to watch the boys melt down when placed upon Santa's lap. In all honesty I secretly hoped they would do it again because the photo was priceless. Their daycare provider is actually in charge of this booth each year and always "hooks us up" with tickets to the event. She also is in charge of putting the boys on Santa's lap because they won't tell her no like they would me. Corbyn decided she was much too big (and mature) to sit with Santa so here is this year's pic...
And finally, Carson and Micah rode a merry-go-round with trucks and cars. They were so excited to ride in the fire truck. We were shocked they actually rode it. We usually stand in line and duck out at the last minute. We prepared for screaming and thrashing once they began to move but the boys enjoyed the ride. I think the secret is safety in numbers.
Here is the cool Santa hat that Corbyn made.
