State Champions!!

A big congratulation to the CGA level 10 gymnastic team for winning the State Championship!! We are all very proud of this group of girls. They faced quite a few challenges this year that would have defeated many but this group persevered in mind, body and spirit and triumphed!! Great Job Acacia, Allie, Khadijah, Mary, Kayla and Anna!!

Gymnastics Overnighter

Anna is now a level 10 gymnast!! In JO gymnastics that is as high as you can go.Since she is in 7th grade we have 6 years at level 10 to look forward to! One of the new bonuses in being a level 10 gymnast at CGA is being a leader at the Annual Team Overnighter!! Last Saturday was the very first ever in CGA history! Every team gymnast from Training Team, Recreational Teams, and USAG teams was invited to come. I believe about 100 were in attendance. Nine level 10s were in charge of the show and they did an awesome job! I think we have 2 seniors, 3 juniors, 1 sophomore, 2 freshmen and Anna on the team. They all show great leadership abilities and it was obvious at this event. Below is Anna leading the "tramp war" games.

I think Anna enjoyed the feeling of power that leadership brings!! The only down side of the evening was lack of sleep! She says she is looking forward to next year's sleepover. I'll remind her to take a nap before the festivities begin!!

Virginia Beach

A big plus in our gymnastic travels is making mini vacations out of the trips. Our most recent meet was in Virginia Beach. Normally, we would not vacation in Virginia Beach in February. My kind of beach weather is 85 degrees and sunny. Wind chill of 20 degrees, to me, does not make a beach trip enjoyable. However, we knew this would be the scenario this trip, so we found other nautical enjoyment in the area. The Virginia Beach Aquarium.

Even though this aquarium was tinier than we expected we did manage to have a great time. I think I need to realize that not all aquariums can measure up to "the ultimate Shedd Aquarium in Chicago".

The best, by far, at this little place was the stingray petting pool. These little guys would come up to the edge of the tank like little puppies!! Anna was thrilled!! I think she would have brought one home if allowed!!

This aquarium was undergoing some remodeling but we were able to see some other neat exhibits. The otters and baby seahorses were favorites of ours.

We ended the visit with taking in the 3D movie "Under the Sea". Freaky at times but overall an amazing video!! I admit I did have to take my glasses off when the shark came at my head!!!

I'm Back!!!

The past week has been quite the adventure. First, the computer acted up. Had to have the geek boys out for that. Next, the washer died - we have to go get a new one today. Snow came in abundance. Had to shovel and deal with all the snow covered clothing. And the most hectic thing about the past week - spending the entire weekend - Friday a.m. to Sunday late p.m. - at our gymnastics meet (I should get a prize for that one!). Actually, Anna got the prize! Sweet kid, she did offer me her trophy!!
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Did I mention the snow this week? Today, Christian is off school for the 4th day in a row. I think he is getting bored. I think I am running out of food. I think we are both ready for him to go back. Unfortunately, he has a teacher inservice day on Monday! We should have gone on vacation this week!!