Once in a life time

Josh had a once in a life time experience...............

On Monday night our awesome friends, the Clary's, took us to the Jazz game and we had dinner served. We were pretty much VIP. While we walked into the Energy Solutions building some guys threw us each a Jazz hat (for free). Now at this moment we thought we were pretty special. Well a second later, a guy walked up to Josh and asked him if he would be interested in shooting during the 2nd time out. Of course Josh would be interested- is that a trick question? I ran to buy him a Jazz shirt, so he was sporting the right team and everyone would know too. Then we went up to the top in a kind of scary elevator that had a man working it. It was one of those that you see in the movies and of course the idea of if we got stuck in it there would be no way out. Well we got to the top and ate some good food. The view was awesome, you could see the whole entire basketball stadium. Once the game started we were in our seats and Josh took off so he could get ready for the big shooting. To make matters better- he was shooting for money. No pressure. It's crazy because as I watched him waiting on the side lines with the cheerleaders to get on the court I felt nervous for him. Josh had never had so many people just staring at him. As he got out there each area of one side of the court was marked with the money amount. Starting at $25 for the layup shot, $50 for the foul line, $ 100 for the 3 point line and $1000 for the half court line. Josh was on the big screen and I was his biggest fan. Screaming at the top of my lungs for my 30 second famous husband. 

Once they said GO......

He shot the first...

He scored -----$ 25

He stepped onto the foul line.....

He shot.....

He Scored----$50

The crowd went crazy .

He runs to the 3 point line....

No basket.

Next is half court....

So close, it hits the rim, but misses. 

Then they yell out that he has 3 seconds to do any of them.

He shoots from where he is at the 3 point line.....

No basket.

Ya!!!! He walked home with $80 , I guess a $5 tip for a job well done. 

Who else can say they can get paid $80 per 30 seconds. Maybe a NBA player, but Josh felt that fame for his 30 seconds of excitement, nervousness, adrenalin and pure fun.

I was so proud of him. All those eyes on him must have been a little intimidating and nerve racking. 

Way to Go Lover Boy!

We had a terrific night. Fun with great company (Thanks a ton Becca and James!), good entertainment, good food and a bit to much nachos and cheese.The game was close- had to go into over time, and we came out loosing. But that is what Josh wished for so that they would have a higher draft pick and maybe, just maybe Jimmer could one day play for the Jazz . At least that is what Josh hopes for. 

 Jimmer has been a big deal around these parts. Especially since BYU made it into the Sweet Sixteen. We have heard the "Teach me how to Jimmer" over and over again, due to Josh's man crush on Jimmer Fredette. I am convinced one day I will learn how to Jimmer.

I do like how he is so known and the example he is to all of us. He is humble, kind and he really seems like a good person. There needs to be more role models like him in the day and age for our kids (and us) to to up to. 

I have never really been a TV watcher of sports, but love the games. Yet with this game I was nervous for the players and totally into the game. Josh on the other hand was a bit to invested into the game. He became overly passionate, but was eventually able to get over the loss. 

March Madness is coming to an end, and I am proud to say that this year I have actually watched some of the games and have show interest in my husbands passion of basketball and the big deal of March Madness.
Go Jazz!!

And Good Job BYU for getting so far!
James is such a BYU fan. Anytime he see's daddy wearing his BYU shirt he wants to be just like him. He will say BYU Cougars when ever he sees the slogan or sign. And he just loves getting all decked out and supporting good old BYU.