Little monkey

We are so proud and quite impressed with Khloe's gymnastics ability lately. This girl excels at anything that involves moving! She is in CONSTANT motion. CONSTANT. Sometimes - No, always - it makes me dizzy and tired. I know it's the difference between having a three year old at 39 versus 29 years old!

She graduated from her 3-5 year old class last week when she accomplished a cartwheel and is now officially in Level 1. Here she is celebrating her graduation on the "stage" with Flames Gym owner and her coach, Coach Mel. We love Coach Mel, but I think Coach Mel might love Khloe more. These two have been together since Khloe was 17 months old and they have so much fun together. Coach Mel is SO wonderful with Khloe.

A certificate and a medal!

Coach Mel pushes and encourages the kids to always try and never give up. There is no going half way or quitting at Flames! Gymnastics has given our girls great confidence, strength and independence. A new Level 1 goal on Khloe's chart is to climb to the top of the yellow rope and touch the white tube. This is an activity Khloe has never had to try before, so Coach Mel had Khloe do it on the first day of her new class. Coach Mel expected Khloe to make it half way up - most kids do on their first attempt. But not Khloe. She went straight to the top and back down all by herself without hesitation. Coach Mel was blown away! She said no other kid has ever done that before! Way to go Khloe! You are so strong and brave and confident! There is nothing you won't try ALL BY YOURSELF!