Gymnastics

Ellie started gymnastics in September (I think), and she has absolutely loved it!! Ellie had gymnastics twice a week. On Mondays she had Coach Nicole, and on Wednesdays she had Coach Shane. She loved Monday's class because she usually got to play with the parachute ("carachute"). You have never seen a child more excited to play with the parachute than Ellie, she would scream and laugh...she thought it was the best thing ever!! She loved her Wednesday's class, but mainly because she had a huge crush on Coach Shane. She would do anything and everything to get his attention!!

I get so excited to see Ellie excel in gymnastics...I especially love to see her do something none of the other kids can do (I'm becoming a competitive parent!!).

Today was Ellie's last day of gymnastics, and at the end of the year she can walk and hop on the balance beam all by herself. She can hold herself up on the rings and do straddles, a tuck, and practically hang upside down. On the bars, Ellie can "rock the baby", "spin the cat", and walk like a bear all by herself. She can also jump in circles and do straddle jumps. Ellie is also a pro at forward rolls.

I can't wait to see what she is capable of doing at the end of gymnastics next year!!