Flashback - Swimming with the Penguins

Charlie and Sarah had a great swim team season this year. They are super fast and had a ball at the few swim meets we were in town for this year. They each won lots of ribbons, including blue ribbons (first place)!

Charlie's got his game face on.Sarah comes up for air on her free style.
Sarah's got a mean back stroke.
Charlie dives in

Sarah and Alice at the Echo Ridge meet. In sign language, this symbol means "I love you." But in Sarah language it means "I want to live in a world of rock and roll peace!" We know this, because usually she yells it as she makes her gesture.

Allison has been taking swimming lessons from Coach Amanda, and she did so well she was asked to join the Swim Team as a Junior Penguin. Here she is at the Junior Swim Meet with fellow Junior Penguin and next door neighbor, Fiona.

Fiona and Allison and another friend waitin their turn

Coach Amanda helps Allison (left) and Fiona as they prepare to jump off the blocks

Allison with the kickboard
Coach Joel guides Allison as she swims a lap

Allison won two ribbons!