Lyndsey's Swimming

Here, Lyndsey has just won her first 1st place race, although she didn't know she had won yet!

I just downloaded this pics from my camera, so they are a little late. Lyndsey really enjoyed doing swim team this summer through our neighborhood pool (except for practicing 4 days a week). She is a great swimmer for not much practice and did excellent in her meets. She swam with some girls that had been doing swim teams for years and even beat them at some of the races. Lyndsey thrives in competition, but has a hard time is she doesn't do so well. Hopefully, she will learn the art of being a great competitor whether she wins or loses. Anyway, I am very proud of her.

Here, Lyndsey is coming down her lane doing her first lap in a two lap race doing one of her favorite stokes, breast.

School Began....

Off to another year of books, homework and running around! Lyndsey began the 7th grade last Tuesday and James began pre-school last Thursday. Lyndsey is taking art again this year and her teacher just entered one of her projects from 6th grade into an art contest! Cross your fingers for a win!! She is trying out for track, so hopefully we will have some meets to go. She is a quick runner so I feel she will do wonderfully. Lyndsey also would like to pursue her swimming (she was on a swim team this summer through our neighborhood pool). She did really well for her first time and loved the competition. So...looks like swim lesson and preparation for more swim team!

James' first day of school had a rough start but ended on a positive note. His teacher, Mrs Newman, said he had his ups and downs all day but once they were settled into their next task, he was fine. Thank goodness he also has all his friends from last year in his class. He has a little girl-friend, Lawren, who his a very mother-hen type girl, so she took care of him while he was upset. How cute! I would have loved to seen that. Now we will just have to see how Tuesday goes when I just drop him off with the teacher at the door...no more walking him in!

Hello Everyone!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer! We are getting ready for the school year to begin. I cannot believe that Lyndsey will the an 8th grader! Today we did the school clothes shopping thing. It is much easier since Lyndsey's school has a dress code that requires polo type shirts and very plain pants, shorts or skirts. Of course, nearly being a teenager we HAD to get the coolest polos we could...Aeropostle! Thank goodness they were having a sale! Anyway, she is happy with her "uniform" and is as ready for school to begin as she can be.

James is starting pre-school this year. He will be at the same school as last, but now gets dropped off in a carpool lane. Big boy stuff, huh? We meet his teacher next week and hopefully James will get reacquainted with his old buddies! Although he is not excited about the new year, he will adjust just fine.

Byron is still with Southwest. He has been working a lot and getting ready for his check-ride that is coming up in September. He has been studying most of the time when he is home but still finds time to play with the family. He does a lot of practing with his kite boarding kite at the park gearing up for lessons. He LOVES it. I cannot wait to see him finally get out into the water...and don't worry, I'll have the video camera on hand.

Me, well I am activily looking for employment. After being out of work for 3+ years, it is a little more difficult. I have found several jobs that have really sparked my interest, so keep your fingers crossed! Other than that, I have been spending lots of time with the kids and sprucing up the house. Most of the painting is done, except for the kids rooms. Of course, theirs will be the fun ones...all the detail and "art" to be painting on the walls. Lyndsey has a clear vision for her room but I am still working on a plan for James'.

Well, it is late and we have early appointments to get to in the morning...dentist..YUCK (thank goodness it's for the kids and not me). Take care and I'll post another update soon.

Love,
Anne