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I have no words.  But if I did, they would best expressed though my son's reaction.

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Even with all of the Advent activities and Christmas celebrations, gymnastics must go on!  (Much to my chagrin)

This month she had her second meet of the season: Gymstrada Invitational.

Chat from the beam coach:

 (again, she's the shorty on the end)

Practicing her jump on the floor before she does it on beam.

 (uhhhmmm... yeah, never in my life.  Not off a diving board or even on a trampoline..)

Beam mount.

First series: Back walkover...

followed by back handspring.

 (and then I exhale)

Prepping for the front walkover

 Front walkover.

 BAM!  Lands it like a boss.

(and I exhale for a second time)

Jump on beam that was practiced earlier on floor.

 (only I missed her at the peak.  Dangit!!)

Aaaand back tuck for the dismount.

(and now this momma can breathe.. at least until bars start...)

 DONE!

Last meet I filmed this event, so this time I decided to film floor.  Make sure you click on one of the HD formats when viewing. 

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On this fifth day of Christmas, I am grateful that my eldest made it home safely.  I think some others are too...

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 Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night....

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This is my husband reading to my baby...

In front of OUR NEW FIREPLACE!

Yep, you heard that right.

Bam!  Take that base housing.  I see your bland, plain walls in all their bareness and raise you one electric fireplace.

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House is filled with Christmas music and AH  LOVE IT!