THE Race

Now that Jillian earned her official spot on the swim team - she decided to challenge one of the oldest and fastest swimmers on the team.  She talked about the race for almost a week - telling her preschool teacher, the guy at the coffee shop, someone standing in line at Walmart... basically everyone she saw during the week :) 

The race took place last Friday night and here are some photos and a video of the race.  He was such a good sport to "race" her.  I love how he rolls over on his back and floats when she does :)

 just before the race

 coach talking to her about how to start

 swimmers take your mark......

 smiling because she won :)

 .... and a hug

 after her big "race" on Friday, she was invited to swim at the Michiana Y on Sunday for her FIRST official swim meet!!   here she is waiting for her event with the coaches.

 she's almost done....

 ... resting on her back for a few seconds.....

 most of her team is standing there cheering her on 

 ... and she made it!!!!!  her first 25 freestyle

Good Job, Jilly!  We are so proud of you!

 http://youtu.be/dIUJP07sbds