Go Girl!!

It has been awhile since I have written. It seems like the days get shorter and the list of things that need to be done gets longer. But today I just needed to write and brag about Natalie. In November Natalie started playing Upward Basketball which is a program through our church but also available in many other cities and churches. This is her first year playing. She is in the age group of 1st-4th grade. There are only 2 teams and out of 15 girls she is the next to smallest player. Today was our third game and I am so proud to say that today Natalie scored 4 points. It was so exciting for her and me too! Bashka went to the game today and was sitting right near the hoop and got to see Natalie score!

Natalie has also lost her front teeth over the last several weeks. She has already lost 6 and the last time we were at the dentist they told us she had 5 loose ones (she has lost 3 of those.)

She continues to improve in school and really works hard. I am amazed at how well she does considering all that she has had to learn.

Here are some pictures of her in her uniform. I wish I had some action shots to post, but I am actually coaching the team, so I can't take any pictures. I hope to have a friend take some soon. I signed up as a possible assistant coach but became the head coach. I have 2 assistant coaches who are great and all the girls on the team are really great too! It has been a real learning process but I am really enjoying it.