Ralphs Ruckus: Swim Camp

Friday, June 21, 2013

Swim Camp

I have really struggled with finding decent swimming lessons here in South East Idaho and I knew with us not taking our annual trip to Texas this summer, I had to get my girls swimming. We have tried a couple of places and they were simply terrible. If only I had a pool, I could have such a great impact on this community with providing top-notch swimming lessons. Anyway, I did some research and found a place about an hour from my home called Downata Hot Springs. They used Red Cross Learn To Swim Levels like Stocker Swim School, and they seemed to have experienced teachers and small classes, so I thought we would give it a try. We decided to camp there because I didn't want to drive 2 hours each day for lessons. It was a success! The girls liked their classes and they seemed to learn quite a bit. I really liked the twins teacher, Deb. Abigail's teacher was decent, but I liked Deb better. I think if I go back next year, I will request a private lesson with Deb for Abigail, she really needs work on technique. Lots of dirt, sun, and swimming was just what we needed after an intense week of dance.

Carson just loved the splash pad with 93 degree water squirting out of the ground.

Abigail and Emily braved the Dragon waterslide. Emily became quite the fish over the week.

Swimming with 4 kids under 8 is quite the job, at least Abigail can tread water a little bit now.

Sitting in the shade. It got up to 92 degrees during the day, pretty hot for Idaho.

Waiting for swimming lessons to begin.

Carson was pretty patient watching the girls swim. It was cold in the mornings, but the pool was 92-95 degrees, so as long as you were in the water it was pleasant.

Emily is quite the floater. She loves to float on her front and her back.

Swimming to Mrs. Deb.

Elizabeth is a lot more cautious when it comes to swimming, but she actually swam to the wall on her last day with out her teacher's help. YEA! LIZ!

Waiting her turn - Abigail

Working on the American Crawl and the Breast Stroke

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Abigail is a high energy 10 year old. She is Fifth grade for the 2014-2015 school year and she is very much a people person. She loves swimming, shopping, crafts and cooking, but her most favorite thing is dance. She has also really been working hard on her tumbling over the past year or so. Abigail loves playing the piano and singing as well. Abigail has developed an interest in pageants, we will have to see where that interest takes her in the future. She is a bit of a neat freak, really good at doing household chores, and is VERY Squemish. Abigail is the best big sister and is a great example to her three younger siblings

Emily is 7 now and loves to play with her sisters and other kids. She is in first grade for the 2014-2015 school-year. She is confident, outgoing, and likes to be in charge. She is very sweet and loving and fun to talk to. She can be pretty silly at times and when she starts giggling there is no stopping her. She loves to talk and makes our hearts melt when she looks at us with those big hazel eyes. Emily is a people-pleaser and loves compliments. She has really grown to love dance and cheerleading this past year and it is very apparent that Abigail is her role model. Emily is our resident girly girl; she loves everything pink, glittery, and posh! She loves to help out around the house and thrives on praise. She is a good girl and we love her very much.

Elizabeth is 7 as well. She is full of charisma and is very spunky. Sugar and Spice is what makes up Elizabeth's personality. She is a great snuggler and cuddler, but has a mischievous streak and you can tell when she is up to something by the twinkle in her eye. She is sometimes cautious and unsure about herself, but a very deep thinker. She has an analytic brain and is our resident tom boy. She loves jeans, t-shirts, baseball caps, and monster trucks. Her favorite pass time is spent playing soccer or basketball. She has also started gymnastics this year and she is a natural. She is very strong for her size and extremely coordinated. She loves to give hugs and kisses, but if you cross her, you may regret it. Elizabeth never hesitates to express herself when it comes to people she feels comfortable with. Elizabeth loves to laugh and has a great sense of humor. She is pretty darn funny. She can make almost anything turn into a joke.