Elizabeth and Basketball

It is no secret that I love basketball. It is then no disappointment that yet another child has taken a liking to the sport of hoops. Elizabeth got to participate on a competitive league for the first time this year. This afforded her tremendous opportunity for growth. She had a great coach and learned a lot!

Ode to Basketball....... (Hannah is my cool photographer in most of these shots)


Warming up with some free throws.


Don't you love how contorted the body can look when a still shot is taken while in motion.


Elizabeth did a great job, working hard on defense all the time.


Her team of girls and the patient man who investing in crafting their skills.


This shot is from the recreation league I coached her in. This is also one of her best buddies.


My last season of coaching here at CCA schools. It has been a lot of fun!

Bennetts Get Together

Ok, this is feeling really ridiculous now that it was nearly 60 today. I have to get caught up!

We were having some issues with lighting so these are not crisp and clear but at least it documents us all in 2009.


Here are my parents, Grandma Bennett, and all the kids. My how they've grown!


This is the family photo we gave Mom and Dad for Christmas.


Hannah with my brother Kelly.


The only girls on this side of the family means they find their way in front of the camera more than any one else. Why not when they have such great smiles!


The kids all got to play outside at my sister's house. They had a great great time! Here is Jared, "say what?"


Those crazy girls have so much fun together. Love seeing that.

Holiday--Sterner Side

This is where the Sterner Christmas took place this year. We all convened at Mahoney State park near Omaha NE. There was a blanket of fresh snow which made a beautiful backdrop for our days there. The weather did not cooperate and kept Carl and Gwen away the first night. All was good as they arrived late the next morning.

Our camera was not working well so the pictures are not clear but fun to document none-the-less. My how the children are growing!

Aaron 7, Isaac 8, Elizabeth 10, Erika 12, Zach 12, Korrie 12, Hannah 14, Kollin 15.

One of the most exciting things for the kids was the opportunity to ice skate. Everyone had a good time in spite of a multitude of tumbles. Only youth can fall that much and not break something. I was living proof at the time as I was sidelined with a fractured foot.

Kollin, we will just say he provided the most entertainment on the ice.

Zach looking handsome.

We saw a lot of such flailing. This one happens to be Isaac. Going, going.......

........gone!

The older kids were very good with helping the younger boys. I should say, most of the time. Occasionally it only proved to cause more trouble. Was super entertaining to those of us watching.

Elizabeth, Hannah and Erika.

This was the face of a boy who had had enough.

The great thing about his place is that when you were an official ice sicle you could retreat to this fabulous play place. As you can see Aaron found great delight here.

Before our time together was done everyone visited the Space and Aeronautics Museum. Fun things to see and simulator rides to enjoy. A great time together!