Emma joined the Rancho Santa Margarita Dolphins swim team this year and took to the water like, well, a dolphin. She practiced multiple times per week focusing on the 25 m freestyle and 25 m backstroke. Despite being the shortest person on the team she wasn’t (always) the slowest. By the time for the first meet her body was tan and her stroke smooth.
We had a surprising number of planned activities in May. Whether the Nanny Goats Gruff play or the “fitness day” at school, pictured here, swimming in the pool and dressing like princes and princesses, we seemed busy.
Wait, what? Two days and two new sets of pictures? Yes, oh, yes!
This set wraps up most of June. You’ll find cute pictures of the kids at the Modjeska Wilderness with their playgroup, some birthday party pictures and Henry’s first visit to the dentist.
I made it home from Japan just in time to drive to California Elite and see Emma swimming with Granpa Northcutt on his last visit. They didn’t notice I had snuck in so I was able to watch for the first few minutes without them even knowing I was there.
Though it is not yet Spring we had a short summer-like heatwave last weekend. With temperatures up in the high 80’s we thought it might be fun to put on our swimsuits and jump in the fountain.
Normally when one sibling dumps a bucket of water on the other’s head there’s going to be trouble. This time around, though, both parents and children were in a good mood and the water on the head only served to further lighten the mood during our visit with the Rogans
It’s been a few years since we had any water sprinkler antics here at home. It’s a cherished memory from childhood for me and I was glad when Emma tried it for the first time two years ago.
Yes, sir, the passage of an entire month captured forevermore on “film.” What evidence would society have of this great month were it not for the diligent efforts of my wife and children? Society, you owe us – big time!