2024 Long Course Senior Championships

The hard work this season is paying off we are headed to 2024 LC Senior Championships held in Kearns. It's going to be three very busy days.

Nutrition is very important

for a swimmer.

Pizza Factory is the best place to load up on carbs.

Across the table

getting my vegetables in for the challenge.

It is getting a little bit easier to eat more.

Good morning poolside

It looks like it's going to be a hot one today.

Ha Ha!!

Parents always find a way to embarrass their teenagers.

Claire was a good sport. She didn't collapse into a puddle of embarrassment.

Relay setup

Everyone getting organized. 

Group photo

Coach Mike pep talk.

Love how the kids listen to every detail.

Meet Creeper!?!

This man showed up every day put his lounge chair in front of our team.

There he stayed, slept, and swam for 3 days.

He wasn't anyones relative.

We were on high alert to keep an eye on him.

Finally, the final session

My Cheat Treat!!

Leatherby's Hot Fudge Sundae

I enjoyed the whole thing!!

Welcome home!!

The greeting committee

Piper found her spot

and wasn't leaving it.

It was a great meet full of a lot of excitement. The kids worked so hard to participate and the worked even harder for the final meet of the season. Ryder was riding high when he received a zones qualifying time in the 200 IM. This was the goal he set in August. It was awesome to see his hard work paying off for him.

Event #1    Mixed 200 Meter Free Relay    1:54.62    31st Place

Event #5    Men 200 Meter IM    2:25.51    39th Place **

Event #7    Men 50 Meter Free    27.56    90th Place

Event #9    Men 400 Meter Medley Relay    4:19.83    16th Place

Event 10    Mixed 200 Meter Medley Relay    2:11.94    34th Place

Event 12    Men 400 Meter IM    5:21.29    20th Place **Qualified for finals

Event 12    Men 400 Meter IM    5:16.04    18th Place **Finals

Event 20    Men 100 Meter Back    1:08.56    47th Place

Event 22    Men 200 Meter Medley Relay    1:58.20    17th Place

Event 24    Men 400 Meter Free Relay    3:55.83    16th Place

Event 26    Men 200 Meter Back    2:32.19    53rd Place

Event 32    Men 200 Meter Fly    2:34.48    27th Place    **Qualified for finals

Event 32    Men 200 Meter Fly    2:32.62    29th Place    **Finals

Event 34    Men 200 Meter Free Relay    1:49.04    23rd Place

We are headed to Clovis California in one week for Senior Zones. 

Relaxing Week

NOPE!! Who am I kidding that isn't even a word I would use ever to describe life right now. Check out these small windows into the craziness.

Another try

This time they turned out

really good.

Fluffy, elastic, and tasted good on day two.

BON Movie Afternoon

Inside Out 2

This was for everyone that helped out on the

4th of July. 

Yummy popcorn, other team members, and a good movie.

I really enjoyed the look inside the mind of a teenage girl.

Look who is growing.

Big Boy is now bigger than Miss Indy.

She is still the boss.

A Big Wheel?

It's been years since I have seen one of these.

Even all decked out.

Deep in discussion

About cars of course.

Cedar City Main Street

Packed full of people and a large variety of entries

There is definitely something for everyone.

Side note...It's not any cooler here than at home.

It's definitely time a Sunday afternoon nap. Time to recharge my batteries.

All Fun and Games

While we melt in Las Vegas this kids are having fun sort of.

First picture

Courtesy of Reganne in the middle of the night.

That's one large spider.

2nd night time share

from Reganne.

Any guesses what message she is sending?

Look who drank my Ice!!!

Get your own, Ryder!!

Shared one back!!

Cooling off at the hotel during a break.

All sugar free snacks to 

continue the challenge.

Rylee & Johnny

Having fun in Las Vegas as well.

She was having fun with Johnny's family.

Everyone is having a great time with their own adventures. If only it was a little cooler.

2024 Firecracker Swim Meet

Celebrating the 4th of July was over last night. This morning bright and early the NatD Team headed off to Las Vegas for the 2024 Firecracker Swim Meet in Summerlin. Dave & I decided to go and support Ryder and the team. We were off as well with the car loaded.

We made it!!

Yep that's Ryder!!

First event of the meet.

Ryder getting into the zone.

Time to cool off after a

hot day poolside.

"Bikeriders"

If you can't tell we have

reclining seats.

Too bad I don't have a blanket this would

be a great place for a nap.

Another session

Warm ups, waiting, racing, waiting some more.

Drink, eat, drink, and eat some more.

The heat is killing everyone.

Warming up

200 or 400 IM

Amazing to watch him move through the water.

Final Day!!

Bagels for the team to enjoy.

Can you say HOT!

These knives bent and curled!!

They were not even in the sun.

Leaving Las Vegas 118

By afternoon it hit a record breaking 120!!

Glad that we are traveling 

North instead of South.

Just in time

to meet the bus and get the exhausted swimmer home.

Piper was so excited 

Ryder was home!!

The kids were amazing. Their hard work is paying off dropping time, best times, and even a few first places. 

Event #32    Boys 15&O 50 Meter Back    32.17    12th Place

Event #40    Boys 15&O 50 Meter Free    27.43    18th Place

Event #44    Boys 13&O 1500 Meter Free    18:26,14    3rd Place

Event #70    Boys 13&O 400 Meter IM    5:10.64    4th Place

Event #80    Boys 15&O 100 Meter Back    1:08.77    10th Place

Event #84    Boys 15&O 200 Meter Free    2:10.95    14th Place

Event #96    Boys 15&O 200 Meter Back    2:28.18    7th Place

Event #100    Boys 15&O 100 Meter Free    59.28    8th Place

Event #108    Boys 13&O 400 Meter Free    4:39.28    6th Place

Time for everyone to rest up State Championships is in 2 weeks.

4th of July Bang!!

We were lucky to get VIP tickets to the concert, fireworks, and food. Tell Ryder that food is involved and he is all in. Close parking a huge bonus as well. The only downside is the heat which has a way of killing the vibe of a fun day.

VIP tickets access to the box area.

Handel's Ice Cream

Cookies & Cream and Graham Canyon

This calls for a cheat day a couple of days early.

Heaven in a cup.

Large flag unfurling

Boys relaxing

New seats in the shade 

in the bleachers.

Better to see everything going on.

They started with a bang.

Soon fizzled into a 

puff of smoke.

A malfunction caused the abrupt end to the night.

It was a great day full of fun activities, good food, and family time. We were glad that Grandma JeanAnn came down for all the celebrating. It is always fun to celebrate along with United We Pledge.  9/11 is their next big event. I invite everyone to join them.

Good Morning 4th of July

4th of July starts early in St George line up for the parade is 6:30 to be ready to roll at 7:30. Everyone is slowly getting in to place.

A whole lot o people 

needed to carry the flag

for United We Pledge

A whole lot of orange

How many can we hand out in the next hour?

Dave & Grandma JeanAnn

Back by the large blow up monkey

Not sure that looks very safe.

Hold on tight.

A Grease Monkey

Maybe a little sweaty

Grease Monkey Float

Ruston did a great job

getting this organized and carried out.

The kids loved it.

He is definitely sweaty

after wearing the costume.

Thank goodness he doesn't have heat stroke.

Carrol & I hitched a ride back to the beginning of the parade route. It was a great parade and it was a great morning. I am sure the heat is coming. After breakfast at Bishop's I will need a nap.