Thursday, July 21, 2016

Life lately

We have had a GREAT week! Both boys are in camp and I am getting some wonderful time to myself to get stuff done without "helpers."

Here's a look at life lately, starting from last week... y'all were so kind with your comments from my post about Champs-- guess those videos got you excited as well- hahahahaha

I went in to kiss the boys goodnight and found Andy with one foot on the ground, ready to run.  hahaha

 And then I walked into Cal's room and he had pulled off his pillow case and was sleeping without a case.  In the morning I asked him about it and he said he just loved the way the pillow felt... whtever floats your boat, buddy!

They were slow moving one morning and I caught them curled up on the couch together.  Love how close they are.  (but also, it must be noted, they fight like it is their JOB)
 Bruce got up on the couch with me to watch Big Brother the other night...it is not allowed.  Don't tell Eddie.  Shhhhhhh.....

 Have I mentioned how much I love this neighborhood? There are kids everywhere, all playing together.  And it is SO much fun! This was our side yard the other day-- a full baseball game going on.  It makes me so happy to see all these kids playing together! And outside!!!
 The Sunday after Champs, we had the swim team banquet. 
These two cuties were excited to earn their trophies and collect their ribbons from the big meet. 
 The 6 and under boys were all called up in front-- don't they just look like trouble??
 And here is Mr. Cal with his trophy and his ribbons-- think he was excited??
 Andy didn't get the concept of holding ribbons in front of his trophy....
 We love Mr. Keith! He works at the club and is one of our favorite people ever. 

 With my little swimmers!
The grandparents wanted a picture of Cal's collection-- not too bad for my buddy!

Sweet Hank gets so much love.  These boys adore their pups...and I do too!!!!
 I was getting dressed Monday morning and Cal climbed in my lap in the closet.  I love this kid and the fact that he barely fits in my lap anymore makes me want to curl up in a ball and cry.  He's getting so big!

Monday morning, he was off to UNC baseball camp! It is ALL day and it is sooooo stinking hot outside.  It isn't bothering him in the least bit though! Big smiles at drop off...
 Pretty cool to be able to play on UNC's field. 




 Andy is also in a camp this week and he's having a great time too! He gets out at 1, so a few days, I picked him up and we hit the pool until it was time to get Cal. 
 He asked for a picture of his back.  I love a kid with a visor on. 
 When we got to pickup, I looked at the field and saw Cal and Brad walking off the field together-- how sweet is this?? Best buddies walking off talking together. 
 Cal showed me his wound from the day-- because, really, can a Williamson child go a week without an injury?? He slide into a base and tore up his hip.  He was totally fine and didn't care at all.  But I saw the blood seeping through and I was a little worried...but he was still happy as can be!
 See? All smiles!!!!




On Monday night, we celebrated Tricia's birthday with a yummy dinner.  I love this picture! Andy totally photobombed them. 

 On Tuesday, Cal learned to wear some pants to baseball camp-- much better for sliding! (and someone told him to pop his toe like this when he bats...? apparently it encourages him to step and swing....who knows....I think it's hilarious)


 And then there's this hot mess....sweaty, stinky and happy!


That's a look at life lately! Fun and sweaty!










A flashback for Andy

I did a flash back post for Cal a few weeks ago, so now it's Andy's turn! Oh my WORD, these pictures MELT.MY.HEART! I can't even take it.  I have a billion favorite pictures of each boy, so selecting some for these posts was not an easy task.  As much as I love having my 5 and 6 year old, I sooooo miss the younger phases. 

Andy and his curls..... gah!




































 

Monday, July 18, 2016

*C H A M P S*

This Saturday was the championship swim meet for the Chapel Hill Summer swim league.  This meet is a big deal.  There are 8 teams (I think), each team has roughly 100 swimmers on it.  The meet is held in Koury natatorium, which is always so neat.

The morning starts EARLY...holy moly.  My alarm went off at 5:40 to get everyone dressed and out of the house by 6 (didn't happen...we didn't leave until after 6...we were like crazy people).

Here are the boys in the parking lot about to go into champs! Not looking too too too tired!

They warmed up and then sat in our spot waiting for the meet to start.  Gotta love these 6 and under boys!

The relays went first and Cal was on the free style relay (each team only gets to send one relay team).  It was...INTENSE.  Like, big time.  I am not sure I have ever screamed so much in my life.  And, lucky for you, I have it all on video....HERE


These four boys ended up pulling off a BIG FAT WIN! I couldn't believe it.  They placed FIRST in their heat and in the entire city! I was screaming and jumping up and down- as evidenced in the video.


Next up was 25 free.  There are a LOT of really strong swimmers in this category so I wasn't sure how everyone would do.

Andy went first...

and I will tell you how he did:

 He won his heat! I could NOT believe it. I think he dropped like 4 seconds or something crazy like that.  Again, I was screaming like a fool.  Here is his video...


We got a picture of Charlie and Andy with their ribbons-- happy boys!
 I will spare you Cal's video of his free. He did really well-- and ended up placing 4th overall in all of the 6 and under boys...!

Here are two of my favorite 6 and under boys...

Cal and Andy both swam great in backstroke and Cal got to swim breast stroke too.

It was a crazy morning, and it was all over by 11!
This meet can be totally overwhelming- especially for 6 and unders.  I knew Cal would be fine since he has done this before (link to last year's post below), but I was really unsure about Andy.  There's just no telling what you will get with him... but he woke up excited and READY TO GO!

Our team placed third over all and that is fantastic for us! We are a small team, but boy, are we mighty! I can't believe another swim season has come to an end... However, Cal has informed us he wants to swim year round now. I don't know if I have it in me.  Have you SEEN (listened to...!) the video above?!?! I am out of control. 

I love these sweet Sharks and can't wait to cheer them on in future meets!


Read last year's champs post HERE.


 
 
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