January and February had us going Wasatch High School basketball games one or two nights a week. Austin played on the junior varsity time most of the time, and once in a while on varsity. Kirk and I went to the games if they were early, otherwise I went myself. I didn't attempt the away games because of work and time.
One of the most enjoyable experiences was playing the Union High School team from Roosevelt where my Nielsen cousin's kids and grandkids play on every team -- varsity, jr. vars. sophomore, freshmen boys and girls as well as drill team and cheerleaders. There were a dozen kids participating, and was fun to root for them as long as they weren't playing against Austin. It was fun for Elise and I to visit with them.
I love that the "love" of family is just immediately there when we see them.
Austin just kept growing, and this year has measured in at 6'10". He wears a size 18 shoe which looks gigantic -- but when he gets them on his feet, they kind of fit with his height.
This fall, 2012, he is playing on an invitational tournament team with teams from Salt Lake and Utah Valley. I haven't attempted to go to these, but they have won their first two, and Austin had played well.
Most other nights he is working at Day's Market on the freight crew or as a bagger, watching basketball games on tv, or playing video games, so he stays plenty busy. He keeps my front lawn looking great which I appreciate.
