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The second snow storm of the season happened last night, and this was me this morning clearing the driveway and walkway and mailbox path before it got colder and everything froze over!



Fun workout for sure

Wonderful morning, though I would have preferred to sleep in a bit longer! The girls promptly got me out of bed and could not wait to open all the presents left for them. What a joyful morning, followed by a beautiful breakfast and then a lot of relaxing. We are blessed, so lucky.

Merry Christmas! We are blessed to be healthy and happy!

We traveled to the Nassau County Aquatic Center this weekend for the yearly Reindeer Games swim competition with our club. The girls were in different shifts, so we have to split up, Nicole took Sofia early Sunday morning and I look Laia in the evening. Both girls cut times at all the events they participated and Laia won her heat at got very close to a BB time for her 100 Free! A little long for parents, and a bit boring just sitting waiting, but worthwhile overall.

One of Laia's swim coaches from last year, Mr Albert Scott, was inducted into the Sachem Athletics Hall of Fame here near us on Long Island. Was a nice event very well attended. Laia and a I had a chance to stop by this morning and join in for the celebration. A lot of swimmers were in attendance, and other coaches and athletes were inducted as well, but coach Scott definitely had the largest crowd following and ovation. He has been coaching for over 50 years, and has coached several generations of athletes (parents AND their sons!)