Olymipic Hopefuls....

We have loved watching the Olympics this summer.  The kids have had "races" in our smallish pool, relay races around the yard, and many other made up events....

Party balloons filled with water and thrown around to eachother takes skill and training....

Addie is going for the GOLD medal here in a great event called "Water Balloon Pinata".  I am on the top of our swing set, frying my feet on the hot wood, taking a picture, and holding the string with the water balloon attached.  It was pretty dang funny.  I highly recommend doing this asap.

Seth especially has enjoyed the track and field events and was so excited when I told him I would take him to a REAL TRACK.  We went to the high school one morning and it was pretty fun to run around it and race eachother. 

My cute Little Boo getting ready to RUN....

Yes, Audrey is barefoot.  She never wears shoes.  I give up.  She liked the track, too.  She did the long jump and we cheered super loud for her.  Too cute.

 Sasha is not a big fan of running....I don't blame her.  Not my favorite way to exercise either.  But, I gave her a pep talk about how important exercise is......and she then proceeded to kick my butt on the race track.  Atta girl.

Seth was ALL over the whole race around the track thing.  He must win.  Every time.  No exceptions.  He ran and ran and his handsome face was beet-red.  It has been so hot!!  He wanted to do the hurdles but after an attempt or two, we decided he needs to grow a few more inches.

Their favorite part:  Me yelling, "Get on your mark. Get set....." and then I would make a gun sound.  It was a sight to see.

We went to the pool with grandma this week and when we first got there the lap pool was still being used by swimmers.  Seth stood there and watched for a few minutes and I could tell he really wanted to swim a few laps like Micheal Phelps.  We had just watched him race the night before.  I told him to jump in and swim a few laps.  He was hesitant but finally got in and started to swim.  I walked along side him to cheer him on.  When he got to the wall, I thought he'd stop to rest a bit.  Nope.  He did the summersault thing they do at the wall, pushed off and kept going.  After his first lap, he got out and did some push-ups, then got back in for one more lap.  It made my day.  LOVE that Seth of mine.  We have loved watching the Olympics.  So many inspiring stories!  Loving this summer of 2012!