Grace Marie are puppy

We got Grace Marie “Gracie” Early June. She is a purebred Maltese with champion parents. WOW!! She is the cutest furball in all the world! : )

Skiing pictures from Ski Liberty

Swim practice play time

On a typical Sunday late afternoon the kids are at swim practice. They’re currently practicing with the Hamlet Swim Team. We usually get to practice a little early so the kids can play in the pool before practice.

Ava’s 1st Division 2 Swim Meet

Ava swam an excellent race this morning for her first ever Division 2 swim meet. She raced the breaststroke in very good form against the Oakton Otters. She finished in 5th place in the girls, 8 year old and under group.

Here’s a little background on how our swim team and league operate. Ava and Alexandra are new members of the McLean Marlins swim team. The 1st swim group is for 8 year olds and under. Unfortunately this means Alexandra probably won’t compete in the offical meets for another year or two. For Ava, this was her first ever official meet. The best swimmers at the weekly scrimmages are selected to compete in the official meet so this was a big deal for Ava and the family. It’s even a bigger deal when you consider that the Marlins are a Division 2 team (out of 17 divisions). This means Ava’s swimming against some of the very best swimmers in Northern Virginia.

We are very proud of Ava and how well she did this morning. This past week she worked really hard on her diving which enabled her to beat out the 6th place girl by only a foot.

To learn more about the McLean Marlins or the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL) visit their websites.

Go Ava! Dad, Mom and Alexandra are very proud of you!

2009 Swim Team Time Trials

Our first day with the McLean Marlins!

The girls are awesome swimmers.

Working on the family websites today.

I’m modifying the site today.

If you’re reading this you’re in the wrong place. Please add a “www” to the URL.

http://www.theromeros.com

I love my dad

My dad is cool. My dad is a test-driver. My dad plays hooky with me.

The tooth fairy was back last night.

It seems we are on a regular rotation with the tooth fairy, Alexandra lost her second tooth and both permanent teeth are coming through.

Alexandra is on the tooth fairy’s list tonight.

Alexandra lost her first tooth tonight. Can’t wait to see what the tooth fairy brings her.

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Today we finally set up Alexandra’s closet in her new room. After we finished hanging up all the dresses Alexandra looks into the closet and says “Mom there are extra hookers (aka hangers), we need to go to the mall to find dress for them.”

Now that is my kind of logic. You go girl!