Around the World

Gabe's best time in "around the world."  He asked me to time him while he made one basket in all 6 baskets in the gym. 

American Sniper

Working on becoming a pool shark. It's a sport, right?

Volleyball

Playing a little bit of the greatest game. 

Football Cards

Gabe organizing his football cards. 

State Capital

From the great Commonwealth of Kentucky. 

Gabe Day

Gabe had a busy Saturday. He started the day with a basketball game, then we drove directly from the game to the University of Louisville swim center (an hour drive) for an all-afternoon swim meet. On the drive home that evening, Gabe said to me, "Can we go back to the Y to play some more basketball?" Seriously???

School Morning

Typical morning before school, though no day is ever without surprises!

Zapped

Someone had a fun weekend. 

Big Brother

Nothing like a big brother to hold your hand and keep you safe. 

Go Navy!

Watched the Navy vs South Alabama football game this Thanksgiving weekend. 

Nice catch!

We caught some speckled trout, and then had a nice lunch!

Happy Thanksgiving

From sunny Florida. 

Headed to Thanksgiving

At the airport. 

A little more

Watching a little more football before we leave the gym. 

High School

Gabe watching a high school basketball game this morning. Gabe said, "I'm going to play basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, and soccer in high school. I won't be able to play swimming because I won't have time."

Silly

Bundled-up and being silly on the way to school. 

One Kid

YMCA gym had one kid practicing basketball on Sunday afternoon. Good job, Gabe!

Quote: And so it begins....

Gabe said the following this morning...
"Can I get an iPhone?"

Wow, I thought the requests for a cell-phone wouldn't start for another few years?

First Indoor Swim Meet

Gabe had his first indoor swim meet today. It was his first time doing 50 meter races (vs 25), his first time doing flip-turns in a race, and he was one of 2 five year olds competing in the 7-and-under division. He did great, and beat several of the 7 year olds. (You can see ages on the race results sheet). 

Quote: "Even in Canada???!!!!"

At bedtime last night, I had the following exchange with Gabe:

Gabe: "Daddy, why do we have to sleep every night?"
Dan: "Because it gives us energy to do all things we want to do the next day."
Gabe: "Do people all around the world go to sleep every night?"
Dan: "Yep, everyone around the world sleeps every night, so they feel good and have energy the next day to have fun."
Gabe: "Even in Canada?"

No idea where that came from, but it was unexpected and funny!

VIDEO: From the Blocks

In this video, Gabe is working with his coach on his "start" off the "blocks."

Autumn

The colors of Autumn. 

Out for a Stroll

Headed out for a walk around the neighborhood.  

Lone Wolf

One kid showed-up for optional Friday swim practice. Take a guess who begged me to take him?
One kid, one coach, it turned into a private lesson!

New Shoes

And they just so happen to be UVa colors. 

A Long Journey

I think we'll see this for many years to come. Homework.  Start of a long journey. 

Bumper Cars

Gabe doing the bumper cars. 

VIDEOS: Gabe Learning Breast Stroke, and Flip-turns

So much interesting to learn in swimming....

In the breast-stroke video, Gabe is in the middle, going left-to-right across the screen.

VIDEO: Football Season begins

With college and NFL football in full swing, Gabe's mind has been on football.

Halloween Pre-party

Halloween party in the neighborhood. Let the week of candy begin!

Laps

Gabe headed to the wall for a turn.