Eliza's Gymnastics Season

Eliza was able to compete in gymnastics this year, and she had such a wonderful time! Her first meet was nerve wracking to say the least. But with each meet she grew more and more confident. She's worked really hard this season, and we're proud of how much she's grown. 

In total she competed in five meets, with the final meet last week. The best part was that she is with a gym and in a league is so amazing! They really focus on developing strong gymnasts and even stronger people without pushing the competition aspect too much. 

State Meet Line Up

Bars - St. George Meet

Waiting nervously for beam in her first meet

Eliza has made some great friends on her team! She was also so lucky to have two friends from IMA attend two seperate meets. They were so sweet to come and cheer her on! 

Eliza and "Kiwi"

Eliza and Natalie

Savannah and Eliza

Little by little Eliza improved so much this season. She's gained so much more control and technique. Here's her first beam routine of the year which she was so proud of! 

And here's her final beam routine at State. She had a goal to hit the handstand without falling off, and she did it! She also got her highest score of the whole season on any event - 9.5! Her face at the end says it all.

We're proud of you Little E for working hard, for believing in yourself, and for meeting your goals! While the meets are over for this season, luckily gymnastics isn't. Come Monday they'll be back in the gym practicing and working on new skills. She can't wait! 

Second Place on Vault at State! 

Coach Faith with some of the team

 

Aunt A, Aunt J, and Uncle T

It takes a village to raise a child. My kids are so blessed that their village includes their amazing aunts and uncle. Aunt Jamie, Aunt Alicia, and Uncle Tj are always loving our kids and serving our family. Last weekend we were lucky to have all three of them at once. 

Jamie decided she wanted to take each of the kids on a National Park trip when they turn 12. Hazel's didn't happen last year with all the covid closers. So despite grad school, teaching full time, spring breaks that didn't line up, and preparing to take her pharmacy tech tests, Jamie wanted to squeeze in a trip with Hazel. She picked her up last Friday, and they enjoyed a few nights in Moab seeing Canyonlands and Arches. 

They drove through the parks (convertible top-down of course), had fun hiking, did some watercolor paintings, and had a great time! 

Meanwhile back at the house, Aunt Alicia came over after church to teach us how to make brioche bread! I ended up at a ministering appointment during most of it, so the kids were extra lucky to have something fun to do. The bread was amazing too! 

That evening we had family dinner planned before Jamie headed back to California. Uncle TJ wasn't feeling well, but he still drove down to our house to drop off food. He also insisted on patching my tire that had a nail in it despite feeling sick. In true TJ fashion though, he avoided all pictures. 

We are so blessed to have these three in our lives!!! The way they love and care for these kids is priceless.