Friday, June 27, 2014

Swimming Lessons

The three older kids just finished up their two weeks of swimming lessons!  What a difference a year makes!!  They are all so brave and willing to learn and practice until they "get it."  These pictures are from the very last day, June 27th.  The last day is a celebration of sorts, and the kids get to play and go to other areas that are off-limits during class.
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The day before this, Jax had surprised everyone by going off the high dive.  After seeing all the praise Jax received, Brody insisted that he, too, would try the next day.  Here he's warming up on the low dive...
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And then his first attempt on the high dive...
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His teacher walked him to the end, and then Brody jumped off on his own.  I was seriously impressed! I didn't think he would go through with it, and then he did it two more times after this.
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Jump #2...
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Jax walking over to try the high dive again...
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Couldn't do it today!  I don't think he wanted to walk to the end on his own!
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Jaxson threw this stick ahead of him and swam to get it over and over again!  The same kid who was afraid of getting his face wet last summer!! :)
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One last huddle and cheer for the twins' class...
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Then certificates, popsicles, and Smarties were handed out!
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So proud of my little fish!

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