Starfish Winter Invitational Swim Meet

The kids had another swim meet last week, and it was another good event for them.  Gramma Sue got to come, too!  I had my first post-op PT appointment for my knee, so Gramma Sue and Daddy were their cheering section.  From all reports, they had a great time, and they they both improved to boot.

Osten
Boys 7-8 Free:  21.77
Boys 8&U Breast:  40.40
Boys 7-8 Back:  25.81

He got third place in Free and Back and was so excited to have two more ribbons to add to his collection.

Marci
Girls 6&U Free:  35.13
Girls 6&U Back:  39.88

Marci dropped 7 seconds in Freestyle and got fourth place.  She got fifth place in backstroke.

We are so proud of both of our swimmers!  I especially love watching them work hard in the pool while also having a great time with their friends and coaches.

Early Morning Thoughts

This morning as Marci was snuggling in bed with me, I told her that she was cute.  Her response?  "I'm not cute.  I'm prettier than cute."  Well, alrighty then!

Backseat Banter

We were on our way to swim team tonight, and Osten was complaining that his eyes hurt when he blinked them.  Marci's response?  "That's life.  You just blink a lot!"  And that was pretty much the end of the discussion!

First Science Project

A few weeks ago, Marci had her first science project due at school.  She had a great time designing her "S" box and was very excited to take her creation to school to show to the class.  Her teacher took this picutre of her.  I just love the smile on  her sweet face!

Getting Big

Here's a picture of Marci at her new school.  She's getting so big!  It's hard to remember sometimes that she's only in pre-K.  It's been a hectic four weeks for Marci, but I think the toughest part of her adjustement is behind us.  She's doing very well, and we're so proud of everything that she is learning.  She really is quite a little sponge.  Way to go, Marci!

Ho!Ho!Ho!

Mommy and Daddy had a little fun of our own this Christmas season at Daddy's annual cigar club Christmas party.  It was fun to get dressed up and have a night out on the town . . . kind of like old times except we were both happy to be home by 11:00!

Santa Baby

We went to see Santa today.  The kids both look so big sitting on his lap!  And they are certainly not babies anymore.  Gone are the days of the sweet, coordinating outfits.  Nope, they both picked out what they wanted to wear, and they rehearsed their top three choices for their lists as we waited our turn.  Osten asked for Legos, Bey Blades and a Nerf gun.  Marci asked for a Red Rider BB Gun (guess what movie we watched earlier this week??!!), some Littlest Pet Shop toys and a real bunny.  And I was surprised this year at how much they chatted up Santa.  He could hardly get a word in edgewise!