Summerwood Stingray Swim team

This year I decided to take the plunge and put Riley on swim team. Summer swim teams are big here and Riley loves to swim. I wanted to do it last year but did not because the practices and time commitment is not compatible for a working mom. This year I thought.... its a lot but only for 2 months so what the heck I registered. Justin thought I was crazy and there have been many days through this that I have agreed with him but seeing her smile makes it all worth it. Riley is a good swimmer and does not need lessons but I figured something like swim team will help her continue to get better and allow her to have fun too. Practice is Tuesday through Friday from 4-4:30 and then meets on Saturdays. We are halfway through the summer league and we are having a blast with it. Riley has been improving so much and she even won her heat last weekend in her 25 yard freestyle! Although the Saturday morning meets are long and hot.. we have had such a great time with our friends tailgating and cheering on our kids. I am so proud of Riley and her hard work!

Riley ready for her first swim meet

Hanging on the ready bench with friends

Ready for backstroke 

Her first heat ribbon... winner of the 25 yard freestyle

Hanging with my man during swim practice

Riley and Conway at swim practice

Riley's journaling work... she journaled about swim team