Tex Goes Swimming

Tex, the Longhorn, went swimming at Mrs. Normann-Petersen’s friend’s home.   Tex answered the following questions:

1.         Where is Tex?  Swimming and sunning bathing at a friend’s pool in their backyard in Houston, TX.

2.         What is the geography like there? The pool is nestled in the backyard of a friend’s house.  Since it is located in a backyard, you can see the house, the pool, the sky, some grass, and the friends that are with Tex.  There are many houses, streets, vehicles, and mailboxes close by.  You can hear you and your friends having fun in the pool, the birds, and cars driving by.

3.         What are typical foods that are eaten there?   What type of foods do you and family and friends like to eat?  Food is not allowed inside the pool, but you can eat food at a table in the pool area.  Swimming makes everyone hungry.  Some good, healthy food choices to make include, but not limited to the following; yogurt, apples, bananas, turkey sandwiches, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

4.         What types of jobs are there? Lifeguards, swimmers, and parents are the most common job at swimming pools.

5.         What are the popular sports or games played there?  What popular sports or games interest you, your family, and your friends? Swimming of course!

6.         Where are you going next Tex? Give us a hint and see if we can figure it before

you get there! Tex’s clue is at the end of this post.

7.         Tex, can you include any pictures of yourself and surrounding area and/or landmarks?  Please see the pictures below of Tex’s swimming extravaganza!

Here is Tex swimming on his favorite float.  It has Woody and Buzz Lightyear from the movie, Toy Story.

Tex enjoyed sunbathing after he swam.  Of course he put on sunscreen to protect his skin! 

For more information on pool safety please visit the following website

http://poolsafely.gov/parents-families/

Tex's clue for his next stop: This is a place that Mr. and Mrs. Normann-Petersen love going to during the summer.  You do a lot of fishing and you have to wear a lot of sunscreen.  Can you guess where Tex went on this next visit?  Please email Mrs. Normann-Petersen if you think you have a guess! cnormannpetersen@stmorenews.com