State

Faith has finished her level 3 gymnastics season. She wrapped it up by attending her state competition in Warren, MI and earning one blue ribbon and three red ribbons. Judges were tough. Despite not falling on any of her events, she still was not given a blue. She earned a blue in my eyes. She set out the beginning of the season to learn all the routines and become good enough at them to not fall on any of her routines. She set a goal and reached it. I was so proud of her. My camera died halfway through the competition. I'm in need of a good camera. I refuse to go another competition season with a half way decent camera. So tired of loosing action shots. This state meet was an interesting meet in the fact that the host gym made it themed as a hoe down. Even her all around medal had hoe down boots on it instead of a gymnast. This season was a great season. I've seen Faith grow. Despite falling on her warmups on bars on her mill circle, when push came to shove and show time arrived she did it. Faith says that she is tired of Level 3 and ready to move on. I'm not sure she will compete next year or even do gymnastics. I feel her desire to make herself better is diminishing. She is not really at a competition age yet so I am hoping that she holds out long enough for that spirit to grow within her. I see great things ahead for her. She is looking forward to summer time in which she can practice her round off backhandspring on floor along with shoot throughs on bars.

warming up cartwheels