Fall activities are in full swing in these parts and we finally have the weather to match the season ... The kids had busy weeks with school and activities. They also took some time out to decorate for Halloween - the yard is covered in cob webs with a scarecrow and a tombstone among other things.
Lily had a bunch of swimming with her first meet on Saturday. She had a great time and swam really well. She continues to improve from the summer and I am sure her skills will continue to improve from here. Jack is continuing with his swim lessons and will be ready to join Lily on the team next year! Plenty of pictures below!
On Tuesday, we had our weekly visit with Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom. Cousins Wes, Trisha and Colin also visited for dinner. Lily and Jack had a great time playing with Colin.
On Friday night we went to our new synagogue for the first time as Lily and Jack had their first event there to kick off the hebrew school year. Jack got to hang out with his friend Nate and both Lily and Jack had a good time. Grandpa Maurice was in town so he joined us for the event.
Saturday was Lily's first meet. She swam freestyle, back stroke and breast stroke. She had large cheering contingent as Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom and Aunt Kelly all came over for some time at the pool.
On Sunday Lily and Marcy had a quiet day around the house and Jack and I went to the Redskin's game. It was a bit chilly but fortunately, the rain held off until the game was almost over. After a busy weekend, Jack slept well last night - before going to bed, Marcy checked in on him and found him fast asleep on the floor. He had fallen out of bed and had not even woken up!
Today was Open House at Lily's school - parents could come observe the classroom. We got to see Lily in music class practicing her Thanksgiving play, and Lily in her classroom doing some reading comprehension. She has a great teacher and class.
Anyway, here are the pictures and video from the week.
With Colin.
Green goggles. Getting ready for warm up.
In the pool.
Getting ready for her first race.
The fans.
Taking the blocks for her 25 breast stroke race.
The freestyle video.
Finishing up freestyle.
The backstroke video.
Jack ready for the game.
Drinking some water at the game.
With Colin.
Green goggles. Getting ready for warm up.
In the pool.
Getting ready for her first race.
The fans.
Taking the blocks for her 25 breast stroke race.
The freestyle video.
Finishing up freestyle.
The backstroke video.
Jack ready for the game.
Drinking some water at the game.
3 comments:
Those swimming videos give me hot flashes.....a little nerve wracking! Lily is working so hard to improve her times and that is great!! I admire her strength and perseverance - wonderful life lessons! Add swimming to her Brownies, and Hebrew School and she is one busy girl. And Jack is enjoying life...big hugs to everyone....
Brooke says "Wow, Lily. You are a great swimmer!"
Post a Comment