SLC - 2010

We have a family tradition - when you turn 8 you get to go to Salt Lake City and go to General Conference (with Dad for now). General Conference is a church conference held twice a year (1st Sunday in April and October). Our prophet plus many other leaders speak to us at this time. (It's on television for those of us who don't go down to SLC.)

Since Nicholas turned 8 last year (right after General Conference was held) he had to wait till this year (April 3rd) to go. After conference they hit the slopes of Alta! They had a WONDERFUL time skiing! (We would never go to Conference in October; there may not be enough snow to go skiing!) Thanks for waiting NICK!

As for Christopher and Emma and I - well, we had fun going to Chuck-E-Cheese! Christopher also had a soccer game in there! Chris enjoys soccer and a few weeks back scored a goal from 1/2 field! The ball sailed up and over the other team and came down right in front of the goal and rolled in!! It was amazing!!! Coach was amazed!!! We know Christopher has some GREAT LEG POWER, but didn't know he could do that! Now he's faithfully practicing in the back yard - full on power house kicks! Watch out!

2009-2010 Gymnastics Overview

I didn't post much during Nicholas' gymnastics season. It was very very busy with every one's schedule. Yesterday Nicholas went to the North Texas State Championships. It was AWESOME!


Let's go back... The Friendship Invitational held in Allen, Texas back in February (2/6/10) was a great meet. Nick received 2nd place in the All-Around. He got a personal best of 15.6 in the rings. He scored another personal best in the pommel horse with a 15.7.


The Garland Classic held in Garland, Texas was in late February. Nick received 3rd place with an 88.6 in the All-Around. Eagle Gymnastics Team received 2nd place.

The Empire Last Chance was held in early March. Nick was 2nd place in the All-Around.



So, as you can see, Nick still brought home lots and lots of medals this season. I think he brings home, on average, 7 to 8 medals a meet. He has quite the collection! But I seem to keep asking him, "Nick, last year you brought home many more 1st place medals than you are this year. What's the scoop on this?" He always smiles! He assures me that the competition is harder. Last year he was in Level 4 which routines are much easier. This year he has practiced Level 5 routines. By the time the State Meet rolled around, he was able to polish off his floor routine with TWO BACK HANDSPRINGS! It was just awesome! He had his personal best on floor at the State Meet, scoring a 15.3! (Floor is hard for Nick! On the other hand, rings are NOT!)

As for the State Meet held yesterday, he scored in the 15s and a few 14s. Judging seemed tough. Competitors seemed really really good. He placed 4th in the All-Around (89.8). A team mate, Harrison, placed 3rd in the All-Around (90.0)!

There are 4 boys that compete in Level 5, ages 7 and 8, for Eagle Gymnastics. These four boys brought home the North Texas State Championship 1st Place (again). These same boys brought it home last season also! Good Job Team Eagle Gymnastics!

Harrison, Joshua, Zachary and Nicholas