Divisional Swim meet

OK, this weekend was our final summer league swim meet. It started with a parade that soon was joined by rain and more rain. Then dinner and more rain. Make sure you notice Victoria's cake she decorated by herself that says go flyer's and of course notice Marshall with his green boa. He earned the nick name "Boa Boy". 

Then came the official shaving of the heads. We only had 3 takers this year. Usually we have several little boys that follow Marshall. However, this year because of the rain we lost most of our team who didn't like the rain as much as the Johnston's. The 3 takers were of course, Marshall first (this is his 4th year to do this), Ryan Graham (who has also done this 4 years) and then Adam, yes my nephew, Adam Rae. 

Adam has been working with Rob. So, Marshall and Victoria talked him into joining our swim team. Marshall and Victoria have really enjoyed having him on the team with them. So look close you can see Adam and Marshall bald. It is weird how they look so much alike. People that don't know us think they are brothers. 

It was a great night followed up by the big divisional meet the next morning with 6 teams. Adam was not able to swim because it was a championship meet and he was not able to qualify because he was gone so much. He did great for his first time to ever swim for a team and learned how to swim the breast and butterfly strokes. GO ADAM. 

The meet went well, just long. Marshall was allowed to swim 3 individual events, plus relays. Victoria could only swim 2 events. That was kind of hard choosing. Marshall medaled in all 5 events. 2nd in 100 free time 54.33 sec, 1st in 50 free 24.56 sec, 2nd 50 fly 28.25 sec, 3rd in free relay, 3rd in medley relay. Victoria had personal best in both of her events, 100 IM (butterfly, backstroke ,breaststroke, free) and 50 back. Victoria competes in the 11-12 year old group. If you will look at the picture of her and the girls in swim suites, she is by far the smallest in her group. That's why I say it is all about fun for her. 

Our team, Eagle Springs Flyer's, placed 1st out of 6 with an undefeated record. The first in team history. This is what we work for all season. 

Marshall has one more invitational meet that is for all the top swimmers in the Houston area and then it is on to high school tryouts. Rob and I are ready for a long break. I am on the board, therefore we both work hard all season long also, So we are glad to say Congrats and Goodbye to summer league........... Make sure you look at the slide show above.......