Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Asa's First Swim Meet
After six weeks of swim lessons, Asa proclaimed that he wanted to swim in a meet (like his brothers and sister). With only one meet left in the season, but with 4 weeks left to practice, he was allowed to join the team. Today was his big debut.
At practice earlier this week, I timed him (for those of you who know swimming, he was swimming the 25 meter freestyle) to see how he might place. His time was 1:14.07. I told him I would time him once more to see if he could improve on that time at all. Well, he gained 11 seconds and finished in a 1:25.75. I told him we'd put the timer away and he could just practice without that kind of pressure.
Here are some shots to document his race:
Ready for his event to be called to the Ready Bench (where swimmers wait, in line, to swim.)
Asa, on the Ready Bench, with other 5 and 6 year olds.
Behind the blocks.
Anna-Kate giving him a pep talk.
A few words from Coach Olivia too, while Anna-Kate bombs the shot.
It's almost time. . .
Swimmers, take your mark!
Go Asa Go!!!
The big finish!
Even a smile for mom!
He got out of the water and shouted, "I'm gonna do THAT again!" And his time. . .53 seconds! Not bad for a 5-year old on his first swim. Good job Asa. Daddy and I are so proud of you.
After six weeks of swim lessons, Asa proclaimed that he wanted to swim in a meet (like his brothers and sister). With only one meet left in the season, but with 4 weeks left to practice, he was allowed to join the team. Today was his big debut.
At practice earlier this week, I timed him (for those of you who know swimming, he was swimming the 25 meter freestyle) to see how he might place. His time was 1:14.07. I told him I would time him once more to see if he could improve on that time at all. Well, he gained 11 seconds and finished in a 1:25.75. I told him we'd put the timer away and he could just practice without that kind of pressure.
Here are some shots to document his race:
Ready for his event to be called to the Ready Bench (where swimmers wait, in line, to swim.)
Asa, on the Ready Bench, with other 5 and 6 year olds.
Behind the blocks.
Anna-Kate giving him a pep talk.
A few words from Coach Olivia too, while Anna-Kate bombs the shot.
It's almost time. . .
Swimmers, take your mark!
Go Asa Go!!!
The big finish!
Even a smile for mom!
He got out of the water and shouted, "I'm gonna do THAT again!" And his time. . .53 seconds! Not bad for a 5-year old on his first swim. Good job Asa. Daddy and I are so proud of you.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Remember when it was cold!
Just in case you are getting tired of the heat, to help you cool off, here's a little reminder of colder, snowy days during our very long winter.
These were taken back in February when it actually snowed here more than it had in 30 years. The kids started off in the back yard. Here are Austin and Anna-Kate on the trampoline.
Addison received kisses from Pippin, our sheltie, while Ayden stood by.
All five of them. You can see that they had started the makings of a snowman in-hands.
A wagon came in handy when transporting snow from the back yard to the front yard, where said snowman went on display.
Here they are with snowman #1: Asa, Anna-Kate, Addison holding the new pup, Pepper, Ayden and Austin holding Pippin.
Then Kevin came home and it was time for Round 2 in the snow.
Of course another snowman was in order:
Austin
Anna-Kate
Asa
Addison--Notice Kevin in the background. He's getting ready to beam his lovely wife with a snowball.
The picture came out blurry because I knew he was taking aim at me.
Like father, like son!
Just a few more:
Ayden
Asa
The finished products:
Six of my very favorite people:
Hope you're feeling a little cooler now.
Just in case you are getting tired of the heat, to help you cool off, here's a little reminder of colder, snowy days during our very long winter.
These were taken back in February when it actually snowed here more than it had in 30 years. The kids started off in the back yard. Here are Austin and Anna-Kate on the trampoline.
Addison received kisses from Pippin, our sheltie, while Ayden stood by.
All five of them. You can see that they had started the makings of a snowman in-hands.
A wagon came in handy when transporting snow from the back yard to the front yard, where said snowman went on display.
Here they are with snowman #1: Asa, Anna-Kate, Addison holding the new pup, Pepper, Ayden and Austin holding Pippin.
Then Kevin came home and it was time for Round 2 in the snow.
Of course another snowman was in order:
Austin
Anna-Kate
Asa
Addison--Notice Kevin in the background. He's getting ready to beam his lovely wife with a snowball.
The picture came out blurry because I knew he was taking aim at me.
Like father, like son!
Just a few more:
Ayden
Asa
The finished products:
Six of my very favorite people:
Hope you're feeling a little cooler now.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Easter Dress Mistake/Recant
Sorry to my three readers, but I lied to you. I didn't do it on purpose and I didn't realize it until after my last post. I remembered that my parents (affectionately called "Savta and Oompah") actually bought Anna-Kate her Easter dress, neither of which are pictured in the previous post. I really am losing it, I know. But it was because they had already bought her a dress that we intended to only buy her one dress. The rest of the story is true though. She did ask if she could pay for the blue dress and when she tried, her daddy wouldn't let her. Sorry about that. Here she is in her Easter dress. Thanks mom and dad for all that you do and thank you for Anna-Kate's Easter dress.
Sorry to my three readers, but I lied to you. I didn't do it on purpose and I didn't realize it until after my last post. I remembered that my parents (affectionately called "Savta and Oompah") actually bought Anna-Kate her Easter dress, neither of which are pictured in the previous post. I really am losing it, I know. But it was because they had already bought her a dress that we intended to only buy her one dress. The rest of the story is true though. She did ask if she could pay for the blue dress and when she tried, her daddy wouldn't let her. Sorry about that. Here she is in her Easter dress. Thanks mom and dad for all that you do and thank you for Anna-Kate's Easter dress.
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