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It's spring and our schedule moves into hyperdrive from now til school is out.

Taye had state age group champs last weekend. He swam the 50 free and 200 fly. He dropped time in both and looked handsome doing it. Next year he'll be on the upper end of this 13/14 age group and a real contender.



Jaxon had regionals for Odyssey of the Mind and his team rocked. Their "losing your marbles" skit and balsa wood structure were the very best and they are headed off to state in a few weeks. 

Then this week Jaxon and Scotia participated in First in Fitness.  Scotia ran the 100 yard dash with 14 other fastest 2nd grade girls in their schools and placed 3rd!!! So exciting. Jaxon did the 'triathlon' and finished a 1 mile run in 6 mins 36 seconds, 7 pulls ups and a 9.5 second shuttle run. Awesome all the way around! 





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  1. Wonderful! So much fun and excitement( and work) ! nana

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  2. YOU are busy, and your kids are amazing!

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