Making Memories

I'm a day late in posting this because I was busy making memories with 30 swim club kids when this was taken. We invited three swim groups down to the property for an overnight campout. 30 of them (aged 8-14) slept in tents. When they arrived it was overcast and foggy but the sun slowly made it's way out. They played soccer, kick the can, capture the Flag, built rock sculptures, swam, kayaked, looked for crabs, danced, ate and slept (but only a little). Some were still wandering around at 3am. The whole gang was wide awake by 6:45am. So, here's a shot of just some of the fun. I had better ones but I thought I should maintain their privacy and not show too many faces. I'm going to have a nap now so my commenting today will be limited.

Thanks for your comments on my jeans. I loved the ones that thought my legs looked long. If only you really knew me... I'm barely 5' 2 1/2" tall!!

[Sherry Owens McNulty]

Love this. What wonderful memories you are making for this incredible group of kids. I'm impressed you can still get into the water w/out freezing!!! You are amazing!!!

[michelle mcintyre]

Wonderful capture - good on you for hosting this...hope you get some sleep!!

[samantha]

25 kids?! wow, sometimes i have trouble keeping up with one! =) lovely shot.

[Graeme Dallas]

Somehow this has a real retro feel about it, very nice.

[Phil]

Sleep well, hunny - sounds as if you deserve it! Well done for hosting it, it all sounds wonderful!

[KWind]

@mantha I just looked at the group shot... there were 30 of them! Two dads slept in tents and helped supervise and cook for them.

[Abigail Forrest]

Hope you had a good rest! Well, we're the same height then! :)

[Jens]

Very interesting and beautiful shot with all these colourful spots popping out of the foggy and smooth see.

[mark]

i like the shot, but this time its a fav for the story. i think this project is about getting out there in the world and experiencing it. sometimes u document it, sometimes u dont. hope u had a lovely time :)

[Tia]

Great reflections and the colours really stand out against the muted background.

[👑 AnaZad]

Oh wow, you are an amazing mom. Definitely you were creating memories for all those kids. I had noticed that you were "missing in action". Hope you had a good nap.

[Vicki Dixon]

for sure these are memories in the making! great job!

[bardejov]

You are brave to have so many kids on your property by the water overnight. Great shot. Love the pop of colors.

[☠northy]

lovely happy end of summer shot! and you're taller than i am!

[KWind]

@bardejov Funny, I wasn't nervous at all. There were four adults chaperoning during the water activities. They are all swim club kids who swim like fish!!

[eDorre]

Grand snap and story! Lucky kiddos!

[Sassik]

The colourful bathers and paddlers pop so nicely against the gray background.

[Aleksandra]

It sounds wonderful but tiring! Great shot!

[Not So Random Pics]

You must have been exhausted, 30 kids, oh boy! On Sat I had a bunch of 16 year old girls getting ready for the homecoming dance, but yours tops it for sure :)

[Wendy]

What fun adventure for those kids!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Lovely shot. Sounds like a fab day. I'm also 5'2"...and a bit! so maybe I ought to take a jeans shot like yours (I long for long legs ;o)) xx

[Kristin]

I like how the kids are so colourful and sharp but the background is smooth and blends into the water.