Gymnastics

The boys finished up gymnastics a few weeks ago.  They were both in the preschool class at Harpeth Gymnastics that was once a week for an hour.  We've taken gymnastics on and off here for a few years and had started up this session back in January.  The boys were in the same class as Chase, Will, and Luke which made it extra fun for them.

The last few weeks were fun weeks.

At the end of one class, the coaches got out the parachute, which is always a blast for the kids.

The parents got to come into the gym for the second to last class to watch the kids close up.  We have a window in the waiting room to watch them through, but it's hard to really see them well when they are at the end of the gym.

I took a few videos of the kids going through the skills courses.  Unfortunately Carter's video messed up and I only have a somersault of his!

I have a little more of Rylan doing some of the skills ...

Here is Carter practicing handstands.  Occasionally he actually does it at home.  But most of the time his arms collapse and I think he's going to break his neck!!!

Here is Carter doing the jumping routine they practiced on the trampoline ...

And Rylan doing the same thing ...

At the end of the class, the kids had a little ceremony and got medals for completing the class.

On the last day of class, the kids got to do fun stuff.  They busted out the rope swing and climbing net.  And they got to spend extra time in the foam pit - which is everyone's favorite activity!!!

Since Carter is starting kindergarten and he is very much into sports like baseball and soccer, this may be the end of his gymnastics career.  He does fine and has fun at class, but he's doesn't show an insane talent for it.  Gymnastics is a crazy commitment as you get older so unless he was amazing and loved it, I would never push him to continue with it!