In life, we get many opportunities to meet different people in different seasons of their lives. Currently, I am in the challenging and yet so special and rewarding season of having my own, two special toddlers. I am also in the privileged position of spending so much time with them, seeing them grow, learn and observing life, in so many special moments and ways...
On the 2nd of July 2016, my eldest (who were three months short of turning three at that time), broke the femur bone in his right leg. We really went through a challenging time as he could only lie on his back for six weeks, wearing a spica cast. Reason I am telling you this? After his cast was removed we thought it would be a good idea to start with swimming lessons to strengthen his leg. Thus, we started swimming lessons and met Jose and Tori de Almeida, who own and run the Aquamad Swim School in Howick. If you ever get the chance to meet Jose and Tori, you will understand why they use the hashtag #worldsmostpassionateswimmingteacher, on Facebook and Instagram, because that pretty much summarises why they do what they do. Not only do they make sure the children have a great time, but throughout the year they attend programmes, courses and seminars to stay up to date with the latest learning trends with children and swimming. They really go the extra mile in insuring your child either master the art of learning to swim, or swim correctly. Observing them in the pool over the last few weeks, has been such a pleasure. Using so many different techniques to make it fun and learn the right skills from a young age. They have different classes and ways of teaching for all the different age groups, starting from as young as three months of age. Water and swimming is often something people fear when it comes to their children, but Jose and Tori have a real special way of interacting with the children to make sure that they enjoy the water, learn about water safety and ultimately, either learn to swim on their own, or learn to swim correctly. They are definitely not people who do what they do for an income, but their passion really reflects in the way they handle each child enrolled to their programme. To all the moms and dads, thank you for allowing me to take some snaps of your beautiful children, unfortunately I wasn't able to post all the pictures, but feel free to contact me if you would like to see more. Jose and Tori, I would really like to thank you for allowing me to spend some time with you guys at your beautiful new home and pool. You guys are an inspiration and its always such a pleasure to take my son to swimming, knowing that he is in such good hands. May the Lord bless and prosper you guys as a family and business. Hope you guys enjoy the rest of the pictures. Love and blessings.
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I'm a passionate photographer based in the KZN Midlands - enjoying life to the full and spending time with my awesome family and friends... photo credit: www.peartree.co.za
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