Swimming...

On top of all of the Birthday celebrations, we also had Brayden's first swim meet in Ellensburg.  Since his bday was the day before the meet started, this made him the absolute youngest in his NEW age bracket.  This can be kind of discouraging - those 13-14 yr. olds are big boys!!  But,  he did great!  I know that he placed 2nd in the  200 breast, 4th in the 100 breast, 4th in the 100 fly, 6th in the 100 free, 7th in the 50 free, 9th in the 200 free and 11th in the 100 back.  I am super proud of him and can't wait to see what else he can accomplish this year with his swimming!

Brayden's cheering section!

Getting feeback from coaches...

Getting ready for the race - then he spots me at the other end...

And starts to play...

Peek a Boo!!!  What a fruitcake!!! :):) hahaha

breast stroke right before his turn

waiting his turn - again...

At the start for backstroke - his favorite - NOT!!!

We also had a great time visiting with a dear friend/sister and her family this weekend - they met us in E-burg.  We had dinner, swam and visited... The girls LOVE playing with Joshua - they were just as thrilled as i was that they came:)