Living life as a mom on the run between races and raising three beautiful, brilliant children (ages 11, 7, 2). Before a blissful life as a SAHM, I taught elementary school for 7 years. In 2007, I discovered a passion for running. I'm currently training for a fourth marathon as well as a variety of other races and triathlons. In my spare time, I am the lead organizer for the Tampa Bay Bloggers on Facebook. I'm currently training for two marathons as well as a variety of other races and triathlons. From start to finish, I'm a mom on the run trying maintain an easy pace through it all.
This was a HUGE milestone for Allana! She is terrified of heights, but she really wanted to jump off the diving board. Somehow my timid little one found the courage to be brave. I was so proud of her! You can see by her expressions that she just loved it and was so proud of herself too.
Great pool shots. I remember being that age and scared to death to jump. It wasn’t so much the height as it was the sheer volume of water that would end up in my nose if I forgot to hold it!
Cute swimsuit. My DD2 is a fish but hates swim team, so she just swims for fun. She loves those swim shirts, they save her shoulders. Now she just burns on her eyelids, poor kid. Come see my WW today!
Pippa says:
What a great series of photos! I love the splash photo, it is such a great photo!
Rob says:
Looks like a great time at the pool.
Happy WW!
Secret Mom Thoughts says:
Fun times. Great action series.
blueviolet says:
You even captured the splash! Great summer shots!
bassackwards mom says:
that looks refreshing!! well done!
Felicia says:
Very proud of her! I am so afraid of diving boards!
sheila says:
Very cute! I don’t think I could do that, I’m afraid of heights, lol.
Upstatemomof3 says:
I love summertime for things like that. Fun, fun, fun!
Jingle says:
Great photos! Diving boards and kids scare me so much! I don’t know if I could stand and take those great shots! LOL!
maryanne says:
How fun – love the photo series!
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations says:
Great shots. My son has LOVED going off the diving board this year.
Maria@Conversations with Moms says:
That looks like so much fun. Very refreshing too.
Nichol says:
Great photos. Looks like fun Happy WW :O)
jen@ourdailybigtop says:
She’s so brave. I never had the guts to jump off the diving board when I was younger. Still don’t.
Run DMT says:
This was a HUGE milestone for Allana! She is terrified of heights, but she really wanted to jump off the diving board. Somehow my timid little one found the courage to be brave. I was so proud of her! You can see by her expressions that she just loved it and was so proud of herself too.
Amy@Coffee with the Mrs. says:
She’s a natural!
I love the picture series you posted.
Bridgette says:
Brave girl!
Miranda says:
Love these picture!! She is too cute!
Urban Thought says:
I cannot bring myself to use a diving board. These are a great series of photos.
tina says:
gotta love summer, right?!……awesome pics!! makes me want to go jump in my pool!! xoxo
happy W.W
erin says:
Great jump!
Tiaras & Tantrums says:
love it – my son was brave enough this summer to hop off too
Jennifer says:
What fun! Excellent photographs and such a beautiful smile.
Catherine @ The Blonde Diaries says:
Great pool shots. I remember being that age and scared to death to jump. It wasn’t so much the height as it was the sheer volume of water that would end up in my nose if I forgot to hold it!
Andrea says:
Too fun!!! Love the sequence of pics!
Louise says:
Looks like fun and I love the swim suit.
Robin says:
Ha ha…..so cute….
Wishing you and yours a beautiful day
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says:
Oh wow, she is such a big girl. She looks like a pro!
Dad of Divas says:
I only wish that my eldest would be wiling to do this and get her face wet…she still gets all upset when her face gets wet and will not go underwater.
Stefany says:
What a big kid! I was always so afraid to jump off the diving board.
Susie's Homemade says:
Those are great summer pictures!!
Jenny says:
Great pictures. I’ve never been on a diving board. That’s great that she overcame her fear and ended up enjoying it!
Taylor says:
That looks like so much fun! Happy WW!
Christine @ Propeller Head Mom says:
Cool pictures! Looks like your daughter was having a fun time at the pool!
The Jacobsen Family says:
Fun! Looks like she wasn’t afraid at all!
Swoozie says:
She looks like a great little diver! Oh how I LOVE dive boards………
Great WW!
Crazyland: Tales from the Motherboard says:
Looks like a total blast!
Happy WW!
Shop with Me Mama says:
Oh what wonderful pictures!!! So much fun! Happy WW
JessNBP says:
FUN! I was never one for the diving board, I do not swim well.
Stacie says:
Great series of photos. The water looks so refreshing.
Kim Kihega says:
FUN!!
Happy Wednesday!!
Elaine says:
If only my splash were that little… hee hee! Great photos!
Jennifer @ It's A Beauty Filled Life says:
Agh! She’s better than me! I don’t dare jump into the deep end of any pool! LOL!
RunningBetty says:
Cute swimsuit. My DD2 is a fish but hates swim team, so she just swims for fun. She loves those swim shirts, they save her shoulders. Now she just burns on her eyelids, poor kid. Come see my WW today!
Run DMT says:
That swimsuit has saved Allana’s shoulders this summer. That and SPF 50! Poor kids have my DH’s complexion.
Kelly W says:
looks like she had lots of fun
Stopping over from momdot. Happy WW
here’s mine
http://allthingsmadebykelly.blogspot.com/2009/08/wordless-wednesday-puppet-theater.html
Carrie says:
10!
Looks like fun!
moorebloglife says:
I used to love doing these kinds of shots of my girls and it looks like your subject was more than happy to pose for you giant grin included!
http://www.moorebloglife.com/2009/08/19/wordless-watery-wednesday-here-little-duckie/#comment-6602
Staci A says:
Such a great series! Looks like she loves the pool!
Sarah says:
Great sequence! I could go for a dip in the pool right now myself.
Night Owl Mama says:
REfreshing and she looks like she luvd it too
Chrissy says:
Cute pics! I’m glad she was brave enough to try it!
Virginia says:
Great photos! Her bathing suit is too cute.
Just Add Walter says:
she looks so proud!! what a great collection!
Erika says:
Look at Brave Allana – growing up TOO fast!
Alexandra says:
how fun!! great pictures!
Muthering Heights says:
That looks like fun!
angie says:
bet that was refreshing
Brian says:
Good Times! Great photos! Super catch on the splash!
Ms. Latina says:
Ahhhh she is such a cutie. She looks so serious and determined as she walks out then you get a close up and see that adorable smile LOL
Looks like she had a blast! Hope you were able to jump in as well!!!
Happy late WW!
Sara Bonds says:
Fun! What better in the summer than a good swim? Great shots.
Alyson says:
Way cute!! thanks for stopping by!
Brooke says:
I’m late I know.. Wonderful series of photos.. Love her rash guard and shorts too cute
Alisha says:
lol, LOVE IT!!