Sunday, September 13, 2009

Head over Heels!!

Every year on National Gymnastics Day (who knew there was such a day???), Kari’s team does a cartwheel-a-thon to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.  They spend weeks ahead of time getting donations.

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Yesterday each gymnast did 100 cartwheels each!!!  Here is Kari in action…

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And after….

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It’s tough work to do 100 cartwheels!!

They also did flip for a buck out in the entry way to the recreation center….

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Yes, that would be Kari flipping for a buck!!

In between all of this, they actually got a little practice in too!  Here are some shots I got of Kari….

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She is learning how to do a fly away (basically a dismount from the bar that involves a flip)….at this point she does it with the harness.  Is that supposed to make me feel better??

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Ummm…is that really my baby up there doing that???  AMAZING!!!

My little monkey….

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Team photo….

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I am so proud of our girls for their hard work and effort in giving to the Children’s Miracle Network!!  Good job girls!!

Until next time….

2 comments:

The Rodriguez Crew said...

seriously, her talent is remarkable!!! Can you post a video sometime of her in action??

The Leonard Four said...

ooh ooh...i agree! video please! this little mama is crazy talented! AND, nice photog skills btw!