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I know this is completely un-interesting for all of you but I really need to document swim team season for my kids so here goes. We had a great year!






Tanner gets his events number, heat, and lane assignments from "Coach T", the best swim team coach ever!




Tanner and his all-star-placing freestyle and medley relay team.


Reagan shows her events at All Stars.

(Freestyle relay, individual backstroke, and medley relay)
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Jensen and Tanner with Maddison

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