Liam has really come a long way with his balance! He will now climb to the top of the wall when it's time to tell the coach goodbye. The kids are supposed to climb to the top, hit the smiley face and when the coach says "Goodbye gymnast!", the kids are supposed to answer "Goodbye, Coach!" before they get down.
Liam can also now bring his feet all the way up to the bar, while hanging on the bar. He does a good job on the balance beam, as well, and seems to effortlessly get across to the other side without falling (most times). He can even get across on his tip-toes, with his arms out like an airplane.
Ava is doing really well. She is on the uneven bars now and gets on top of the bar by hanging on it, pointing her toes to the ceiling and then flipping her feet backward so that she ends up with her lower torso resting on the bar. She is really trying hard at handstands. The girls in her class have found the "powder" used to keep hands from slipping on the uneven bars. The coach isn't over the moon happy about them playing in the powder, but usually lets them get powder on their hands once during class. Here are some pictures of Ava (she is in the light pink leotard).
They seem to really enjoy class. They like to stay active and will request to go play outside or go somewhere to play if we've been cooped up too long. I'm praying that their need for activity will last throughout Ava and Liam's life!
Peace, love and skin-the-cats,
Shelly, Doug, Ava and Liam
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