Swimsuit Edition

freestyle


breast stroke

Xander had his 2nd swim meet this last weekend in Manhattan. It was gorgeous weather and he did awesome, taking 6 seconds off his backstroke and 3 seconds off his breast stroke, keep up the hard work buddy!

Happy Father's Day!

I couldn't ask for a more patient and playful father of my kiddos!

WE LOVE YOU!

I 

 to my favorite dad's!

Summer Bible Study

Im missing Cindy & Kelly, but loving leading this One Thousand Gifts Bible Study with friends, you should check it out!

A walk on the wild side

I have to be honest, I usually limit my time in Topeka, think it might be a little PTSD from working in the ED there or getting my car stolen. But, we took advantage of the gorgeous weather Saturday after the swim meet and spontaneously went to the Topeka zoo & park,  the kids were great, maybe we should do some family activities more often;)

 a little train ride around gage park

 and carousel

 elephant butts

 fun moveable walking teeter thing at the park, I had never done this before

zoo crew

Beach Bash

Xander opted out of traveling baseball this year and joined the Marlins in April to keep in shape, he has been swimming at a chilly 7am this summer. We know nothing about swimming, Im pretty sure I couldn't make it across the pool doing a backstroke. 

He has loved it so far and not sure if the newness will wear off but he says "Mom, they are the best sports and always cheer me on", think this would be the girls mostly, go figure. 

 Trav took him Friday for his first event and favorite freestyle he finished in 39 seconds, a great start! He was pretty disappointed to say the least I didn't make it to watch him, but we all went down Saturday for his other 2 events. I was slightly nervous about the speedos and was thankful when finding out you could buy the longer length.

getting pointers from Coach Rob, this is what Xander needs to do on his breaststroke:)

getting cozy

 All of these families just camp out in spots with snacks, drinks & listen to pump up music during swim warm ups, now to recruit some more families to join us! Free to get in and 4.00 per event, bring in your own cooler, this is my kind of meet!

warm ups

staying warm between events

He needs to shave 5 to 10 seconds off his breaststroke and backstroke according to the motivational times for the 11 to 12 year old age group, I think I know some peeps that could help him (Jeanne & David?) Oh and he wants to get a swimming cap too, that should help;)

Dog Tired

Batter up

Jude likes to hit it over the fence, our dog neighbors probably love it too

 huddle, I love Jack's face!

 Jude, Greyson, & Jack

 would never buy him red to wear, of course we are placed on the Cardinals

 Jude really gets into the swing!

 JW, T Say, & Matteo we've got some A team coaching

We have mastered the ready position, and thats about it:)