They may stink but still a good time.

And the streak continues. It has now been 10 or 11 CAV's games in a row that I have taken the kids to and they have been selected to do something. I will tell you that kids are key to getting hooked up at the games. That Tuesday a guy from my work gave me his tickets to the Magic game so I decided to take Maddux. When we got to the game we ran into a guy I know, who is the head of security for The Q, and he upgraded our tickets down to the lower sections. He then asked if we wanted to go down by the locker rooms after the game to meet some of the players. Of course I said yes for the both of us. So after the game we went down and met him and he took us underneath the arena and hook us up right outside of the locker rooms. We stood there and waited for the players to make their way out. We ended up meeting all but 2 of the CAV's players as well as 5 or 6 of the Orlando Magic guys. It is so different to see them in that environment. Most of them came out with their children and wives and were more than happy to sign autographs and take pictures. They were really like big kids and were having as much fun as the kids were. We ended up staying until almost 11:00 at night but it was well worth it. Maddux had made a sign for the game and was able to get quite a few autographs on his poster. It is now framed and hanging in his room. I think I may have been more excited to be down there than Maddux actually was. He didn't recognize most of the players but was very excited to see his favorite player Anthony Parker and Antwan Jamison. The following are some pictures from that night.


Maddux getting his hair spray painted before the beginning of the game. Every time we go to the game the kids have to get their hair colored, a tattoo and have their face painted with CAV's themed things.


Anderson Varejao signing Maddux's sign. This is Brooklyn's favorite player.


Antwan Jamison signing the sign. This is probably Maddux's second favorite player.


Anthony Parker (left) and Jamrio Moon after the game. It was funny because Maddux wasn't into the whole thing until Parker came out and walked over to him. Then his face lit up and he got super excited.


Mo Williams. It was cute because his wife and three kids were down right by us and they were running all around just taking everything in.


Maddux standing next to Varejao right outside of the CAV's locker room.


Maddux and his sign at the end of the night. Brooklyn helped him make it during the day and they were very excited for him to take it to the game. We tried to get him on the Jumbo Tron but had no luck. He held that sign up every time when there was a break or timeout during the game.

Last night Maddux and I took his friend, Holden, and his dad to the game as an early birthday present for Maddux. It was Antwan Jamison bobble head night and we were hoping for a CAV's win on this night. The minute we walked in to the arena we had two girls come up and ask the kids if they wanted to be ball kids. Maddux and Brooklyn have done this in the past and we were very excited for the boys to do this. They get to go onto the middle of the court and have the starting five hand them a game ball which they get to keep. Maddux ended up getting the ball from Daniel "Boobie" Gibson and Holden got one from Mo Williams. They were very excited and it made their night. They had a ton of fun and were smiling the whole night. Here are pictures of them from last night.


Maddux and Holden with their balls during the game.


Here they are on the Jumbo Tron, at last.


Boobie Gibson giving Maddux his ball at the beginning of player introductions.


Maddux and Holden after getting their hair painted and faces painted.

The following video has a very funny story behind it. Jed and I told the boys that they either had to get their pictures taken with the CAV's cheerleaders or they had to dance with the Scream Team in front of everyone. The choice was easy as they wanted nothing to do with the cheerleaders. They actually ripped the pictures of them out of their programs and tore them up. Every time they saw a cheerleader they shyed away and yelled at them to leave, your typical 6 year old boy response. Anyways, here is there minute of dancing. If you watch towards the end of the video one of the dance members tries to get Maddux to go down on one knee and pose for him. Maddux wanted no part of that and you can actually see him shake his head no. They even had another guy come over and try to get Maddux to do it but he would not budge. Holden on the other hand as no problem and even busts out some street dance moves.



We had a great time and if you ever plan on going to a basketball game, or any other game for that matter, I would strongly recommend taking some kids with you as they are the key. I am willing to lend ours out, for a small fee, as I believe they are good luck. I know other people who have taken their kids and not been chosen to do anything. I just hope the streak continues because Maddux has come to expect these things and I don't know what he will do when he is not asked to participate. I think he believes this is part of the game and happens every time. Anyways, we have a ton of fun and I know the boys had the time of their lives. They stayed awake the whole time home talking about the night and Maddux was still talking about it tonight. Now if we can only get the CAV's to win a game.