My Olympian

Laina just wrapped up her second session of gymnastics and we've signed up for the next session, which will begin in early September. Laina is really enjoying gymnastics and I can see such a change in her strength and ability level. I also think it has helped Laina come out of her shell a bit. She's blossoming into a conversational young lady.

The girls listening to their coach, Mr. D. at the beginning of class

Laina "swimming" through the pit. It's a huge "pool" filled with foam blocks and it is a lot of work for the kids to maneuver through. When we first started, Laina wouldn't even jump in it. Now she flies in and "swims" across the pit.

Mastering "the bridge". This was a toughie for Laina. You have to lie on the ground and put your arms above your head and lift your whole body off the ground. She has not been able to do this until about a week ago. She was so proud of herself when she did it all by herself!

Landing her jumps! It's important to land on two feet and a lot of the kids struggle with that Laina does a great job landing on two feet!

Forward rolls!

Practicing headstands

Learning the bars - this one is challenging for Laina but just like the bridge, she will get it!

More fun on the bars

Great fun on the trampoline. Daddy is very much against trampolines because they are very dangerous (I agree). But at gymnastics, it is a safe controlled environment. If it weren't for this class Laina would never know what a trampoline is!