Fall Sports Wrap-up 2011

First of all, Daniel has not been purposefully left out of this.  He did participate in Fall Flag Football.  I just can't remember what camera we used to take his picture.  May be Paul's cell phone.  Will try to add it later!  :)  Ava has been taking swimming lessons a few rounds at Miami since we moved here.  She has really gotten so much stronger since she started.  She knows all the basic strokes.  She has just about conquered her fear of swimming on her back.  She has had the opportunity to learn at such a great facility with great instructors. 

Aslynn has been taking gymnastics at Miami since we moved here.  She enjoys the personalized attention she gets there.  It is a less competitive atmosphere, which is her style.  She pushes herself, but doesn't care so much to compete against others.  She has learned to do a back handspring by herself this past year, which makes her extremely proud.  She has gotten so much stronger with her back walkovers and her basic round-offs and cartwheels.  She is getting beam, bar, and vault practice, as well.  The picture is actually from last spring.  I have yet to take pictures this year, but the pics always look the same pretty much.  Not much variety.  Maybe I'll get some video on here to show what she can do!

Derek had an excellent football year personally.  He received his first varsity letter, as a sophomore.  His goal was to just get on the field for varsity this year, yet he ended up being a starter all year for varsity.  His coach told the parents at the football banquet that Derek was probably the most technically sound player on the team.  He continues to work on his size......as much as he can........He lifts faithfully daily.  If you hear of any way to stretch one's heighth, please let him know.  He could use a few more inches, a least!!!