Hot days, cool pools

Luke — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:07:53 +0000

For the past several days, we’ve had a run of warm humid weather (35C / 95F), and the forecast looks like there’s no change for the 7 days ahead. Here’s hoping that a few pics of the kids in the pool might help cool us down.

To add to her busy after-school schedule, LR has taken up diving and is loving it. The combination of gymnastics and swimming seems to be a perfect match!

RJ is as much of a fish as his sister and has been working hard at swimming lessons on the weekends. His biggest problem is actually spending time near the surface — he’s much happier diving for toys and other objects off the bottom.

LR listens to her coach and prepares to dive.

It's a good one!

LR performs her first pin-drop from the 3m (10ft) board.

RJ is working his way through swimming classes, with a big focus on his freestyle. (Currently on a brief hiatus because of his toe).

Splish splash!

Luke — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:07:07 +0000

It’s summer, so we spend lots of time at or around the water. Having a pool makes a big difference, and so does having summer holidays.

RJ is a cool character while swimming.

Here’s a few water related moments from the past month.

The kids have had swimming lessons every morning for a few weeks, and their skills have improved massively.

LR's works towards her 25 meter freestyle achievement.

RJ heads to the bottom to fetch the dive sticks.

LR got a new camera for Christmas which she’s willing to share with the rest of us. This one is water, sand and shock proof, so it should last much longer than the last one. It also means we can get shots in the pool and at the beach!

Goggles on and ready to go!

Jump, LR! JUMP!!!

Watch out everyone! LR's got the water squirter.

Oh no! Now RJ's got the water pistol! LOOK OUT!

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Hot days, cool pools

Splish splash!