Gymanastics

Gem State Invitational

Amber had a fantastic meet tonight with personal bests on bot floor (9.5) and vault (9.45)! I am so proud of her hard work and determination. She made a New Year's resolution to score a 9.5--I am so relieved it happened!

Teddy Bear Classic

Teddy Bear Classic

I love the expression Amber shows while she is performing. Her face is always in total concentration, but even more than that--she seems to glow with her excitement for the sport.

I love this expression!!! Total concentration!

1st Place in Vault

Gymnastics

Red Carpet Meet

Gymnastics

GYMNASTICS

Amber competed in the Gem State Invitation and took first place in the All-Around Competition. She placed 2nd on Vault and on Floor; she placed 3rd on beam; and she placed 4th on bars. I was proud that Amber didn't lose her determination. She started the meet with her favorite event (bars), and received the lowest score she has ever received on bars. I was worried that she would allow the event to determine the rest of her meet; however, she shook off her disappointment, and pulled out a first place finish. I can't imagine what kind of determination and willpower Amber had to muster in order to overlook her mistakes at the beginning of the meet--especially when those mistakes happened with her best event (she usually depends on her bar score to pull her in the lead). I'm proud of her for not giving up, for working hard, for finishing the race! 

Utah Trip for Gymnastics

UTAH

After spending all day Friday at a gymnastics meet, we were able to spend the evening with Roxanne and Kendall. We then we spent all day Saturday playing! We were able to go to the Dinosaur Museum, and the Discovery Museum with a dear friend, Jill Simmons. We were then able to meet another friend, Liz Dalley. And finally, we finished the day by watching a Dinosaur Show in SLC. We were planning on driving home after the show; however, because the roads were bad, we stayed at Jill's parent's house (we were so grateful for their hospitality). 

DINOSAUR MUSEUM

Jake was in heaven. He has been asking to go to this museum for over a year. When he heard we would be going, he couldn't stop asking when we would arrive.

These kids made a dinosaur park! 

Museum of Natural Curiosity

Outdoor Zip Line

Water World

CLIMBING

MUSIC

...and water again

Funny moments from this weekend: 
When we were entering the hotel parking garage, Jacob jumped in front of Hailey, protecting her with his widespread arms, and yelled, "I'll sacrifice myself for you, Hailey!"

When we were handing out water bottles, and we were one short Jake said, "It's okay--I'll take the last one."