ISU, Basketball, and Baseball

We just dropped Elyse off for 4 days of basketball camp at Upper Iowa University. We walked in and their women's head coach goes, "Ah, now there is a familiar face. Good to have you back!". So that made Elyse happy and excited. Funny how this time (her 4th year of basketball camps) she didn't need her parents to hang around. As soon as we had their stuff in their room, they were ready for us to go. Anyway, she is excited and has been practicing a lot to get ready. She is rooming with her cousin, Miranda, so we told them to make sure the "Kerian Cousins" leave their mark at basketball camp! I'm sure they will in one way or another. :)

Alex's baseball team had their end of the season cookout the same night as the All-Star game. Alex was all decked out, thanks to Uncle Ken, in Cardinals gear, as was Wayne. Thanks for the shirt and hat Ken! To say that Alex loves that shirt would be an understatement. Anyway, their season is done so he is spending a lot of time shooting baskets and playing baseball with his friends at the park. We have been playing a lot of "Around the World" in the driveway. You will have to ask the kids who beat them yesterday big time! - yes, their mother can still shoot the ball. hehehehe

Elyse and Alex both attended a small camp put on by ISU basketball players. They travel to various high schools and put on day camps for kids of all ages. Alex won a competition for his age level and Elyse came in 2nd in two competitions for her age level. Both had fun, learned a lot, got some autographs, and were amazed that one of the players wore a 18 size shoe!!!!! Wow! Came home with lots of ISU gear! (Pictures are of Alex getting medal and Elyse and her friend Megan standing in line for autographs)

This week we are excited because my nephew Graham will be staying with us for most of the week! I'm sure he will wear all of us out, but that will get us in gear for school routine. :) It is going to be super having him around and I am sure I will post about our week with Graham next time, as well as Elyse's time at bball camp. Until then...