Swim Team and the SEK Swim Meet

This summer the girls did a lot of swimming! I mean A LOT!!!! They both were able to compete on the Independence Swim Team and actually participate in races once a week. Holy cow, I have never seen such progress in a summer. Gracey had to sit out the first 2 weeks because of her broken finger, but was able to jump right in, learn the strokes, and even win some of her heats! Emily went from barely wanting to let go of the side, so swimming a full length of the pool doing the proper stroke. You will never find a more proud mom than right here!

I was afraid that they would not like the repetition of practice every single day, but it turned out to be more of a highlight. Not just a highlight, but a saving grace from this summer's out-of-this-world heat wave. I have never been so hot in my life.

These pictures are from the very last swim meet of the year, the SEK Meet (SouthEast Kansas) that was held in Chanute, KS. It was a long and hot day, but my girls were troopers and really had a great time. Emily completed all of her races, scoring points for the whole team. Gracey did too, even taking 1st place in her heat of the breast stroke, scoring some major teams points there.

The girls goofing off before races began!

Emily wanted to take a picture so I had her take one of myself with one of my very best friends, and next door neighbor, Dayna.

Pictures of Emily



Pictures of Gracey


These pictures crack me up. Emily and this little girl (I don't remember her name) were on a relay team together. I took their picture and then told them how well they did in their race. They kept giving each other a high five, but missing!


The greatest news of the day was that Independence WON the entire meet! For the last 11 years in a row, some other little town (when I remember the name, I will update it here) has won. This year though was Independence's year. I am quite proud of my girls!