Little Gymnast

Lexie's year of gymnastics ended yesterday with a gymnastics show!

My mom and Dylan came along to watch her show off the skills she learned.  Although I felt guilty about it, I decided to leave Lily at home with my dad, so I could focus on Lexie!





They started with a warm up, then rotated between trampoline, floor, beam, and bars.  My pregnancy/mama hormones got the best of me, and I found myself choking back tears as I watched her. 







At the end of the show, the coaches presented each gymnast with a medal!


 

She was so proud of that medal!




After the show, we showered my sweet girl with love and praise!




Lexie learned so much this year, but she has chosen to give up gymnastics and focus on dance in the Fall.  Before leaving, she said goodbye to her coach, Mr. Bob.

 

I am so proud of my sweet, special, beautiful girl!



Congratulations on a great year in gymnastics, Lexie Bean!!!  We love you so much!

My Little Gymnast

Once upon a time, I was certain that Lexie, the little girl who wore nothing but dresses, would be a little ballerina.  I envisioned dance classes, dance recitals, and adorable recital costumes. 

Lexie was certain she was going to take ballet.  That is, up until she went on a gymnastics field trip with her preschool class!  Suddenly, all I heard about was gymnastics.  Then, the Olympics aired.  My princess was glued to the screen, and announced she would be a gymnast someday.

Today, her wish came true.





She love love LOVED it!


And so begins our journey into the world of gymnastics!  Move aside, ballet. She has declared herself a future Olympian!