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There's absolutely no chance for our family to get bored. I find myself sometimes marveling in the way time moves so quickly, but when we start baseball in late March, finish in late July, roll right into football and finish it up in late October, only to roll right into basketball that carries us to basically Christmas.....it's no wonder time moves so quick. Alas, we'd have it no other way...watching these kids do what they love is our life's joy, and while it makes time go quickly, it's a joy to spend our days chasing their dreams.

Basketball is always kind of an "eh, maybe" for Colton....and I think really for no other reason than he's just kind of TIRED. (Read: above...). However, once he's into practice, he's ALL IN. I'm talking dribbling in the house, on the drive, shooting hoops every spare chance he gets, moving the mini-indoor hoop from here to there to practice trick shots. ALL. IN.

As with football, it's been fun to watch Colton's basketball game grow this year. Basketball doesn't exactly come naturally. Or maybe it does....because you just have a knack for being scrappy and tough, and that's where your talent lies. Regardless, you work hard....practicing shots and just being around the ball and you certainly don't give up on a play until the whistle blows. We are proud of your grit and determination, Colton. Keep working hard and great things will continue to come your way. You are a joy to watch!


The only pit fall to being the cool older brother, is that sometimes, your baby brother who wants to be just like you ... shows up to practice in his footie jammies and boots and tries to join in the post-practice shoot around in said giddyup!

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