Swimming championship season has begun.
For the big girls, it means a few more meets.
For Avery, it means a few more chances to
play with her "big kid friends".
For me, it means hours of driving, packing, unpacking,
sitting, watching, encouraging, cringing, and
loving every minute we spend making memories!
This year Claire, who is at the top of her age group,
qualified in 2 events for State and 6 events for two
different Regional meets.
Ella, who is at the bottom of her age group,
qualified for 2 events at State and 1 at both Regionals.
First up: YMCA State Championship in Marshalltown.
Thanks to all the "good parents" who brought their camera
to state and shared some pics with me!
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| Claire swimming the 100 Back. She knocked 1 1/2 seconds off her time. |
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| Claire ready to leap during her Medley Relay |
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| Ella during starts practice |
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| Claire during starts practice |
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| Ella and her Free Relay team |
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| Walnut Creek Dolphins! |
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| Coach Kim and my girls! |
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| 2011-12 Dolphin State Qualifiers ~ |
One of the cool things about state is the Athlete Parade.
Each team parades through the pool area while we are
cheering them on! I was waving and cheering so much I
accidentally stopped recording.
My girls are just about to get there...... oops!
At least you can get a sense of the excitement in the room!
Those of you that know me well, or probably even a little,
know that I'm pretty passionate about swimming.
Especially when it comes to my girls. I love the sport,
and I love the girls' team even more.
I think that the practice, the discipline, the heartache,
the success, the friendships, the coaches, everything
all together make for some pretty great moral character.
Thank you to everyone who helps me help my girls
be the best swimmers they can be.
A special thanks to the WC Dolphins "older swimmers"
who have taken my girls under their wings.
A special, special thanks to all those "older swimmers"
who let Aves hang out with them all day at the meets.
Those are memories that Avery, and I, will never forget!
