Tuesday, March 10

the play by play

the score is 16-17 .
. 2 seconds left on the clock .
. Carly's teammate goes up for a shot .
. she's fouled .
. she goes to the free throw line .
. shooting 2 for the chance to win the game .
. the first one bounces around and bounces off .
. she shoots the second one .
. again it bounces around and rolls off the rim .
. Carly goes up in the group .
. she actually goes after the ball .
. like it's hers .
. comes up with it in the paint .
. turns around .
. takes aim .
. lets it fly .
. the buzzer sounds .
. final score 18-17 .
.

what it looks like when you are the player of the game

. doesn't get much better than that

. she was still smiling this big when I put her to bed

.

15 comments:

Neighbor Jane Payne said...

YAHOOOOO! Hooray for Carly! Nothing like being a hero.

Linda said...

I love it!! Way to go Carly!!

Tasha said...

That is so exciting! What a gal!

Keetha Broyles said...

And well she SHOULD be smiling!!! Congratulations, Carly.

Unknown said...

YOU GO GIRL!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU HONEY. WHAT A GAME. WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THAT!!!

Doodle Bugs said...

we knew she could do it...

Looks like she is taking after you in the basketball skills :o)

Keetha said...

Awesome! Reminds me of her mother's mad skilz on the basketball court. :-)

Jill said...

How wonderful! It's the moment every athlete dreams of!

Anonymous said...

Way-to-go-Carly! I remember your Mom winning a game one night for HA. Did Daddy go wild? Love you...Mam-Mam

Melinda said...

Way to go Carly! That is so awesome.

We have been playing rock band a ton over here. I love how you have the mic holder.

j said...

congrats to carly! :)

thanks for stopping by my blog! it's always fun to "meet" somebody new. i love your word for this year, by the way- i really like that quote, too!

Robyn said...

What an exciting game! (I wish my kids' games were that exciting!!) Way to go Carly! It must have felt great to know that you pulled your team through for the win. Awesome.

JD said...

That's exciting and so proud of her! I am gonna tell Savell! Way to go Carly!

Anonymous said...

Love that Carly Girl! Way to go.

Anonymous said...

so proud of you carly!!!
love you-
aunt libba