Sunday, March 8, 2009

Flips and jumps and balancing!!


Living in a Midwestern University city has its benefits -- great museums, great arts and musical performances -- and what is most important to many in this state - great sports! Although we don't often get to see all of the University sports teams (many are sold out way ahead of time!), today we went to see the final Women's Gymnastics meet against Iowa State. Bonus -- we all received bandannas too!


Senior Tricia Woo -- she was AMAZING!!






Gotta have some snacks!!

I've never seen a gymnastics meet at this level . . . except for on tv! And bonus -- it was "Pepsi* Pack the House" so admission and all Pepsi* products were only $1!! I love me a bargain! Maddy and I had so much fun. We took our neighbor, Sarah, who is a 2nd grader, and those two girls were a riot. Afterwards, they were trying out some balance beam moves along the carpet lines -- I think they need a LOT more practice. And yay -- Nebraska won the meet! Go Huskers! The NCAA championships will be in our fair town in April, so hope we will be attend and cheer on the Big Red!








21 comments:

Kate said...

College town in the midwest...truly my idea of a perfect place to live!!! It looks like such a fun day...great shots! I am glad you had a fun time!

Can you tell how cheery and upbeat I am TRYING to sound on this Sunday evening??? Is that coming thorugh because it's all good...oh yeah...so good...

fleur de lis cottage said...

What a fun outing...and gymnasts are such amazing athletes. Sounds like everyone had a great time.

Rachel said...

Sounds like fun - I love watching gymnastics, especially live! Glad you had fun.

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

What FUN!! That sounds like the perfect way to spend the afternoon! When I was Maddy's age, I used to love to watch anything that had to do with gymnastics, but never got to see one live...what a treat!!

Love their new moves:)

Have a great week!

Lisa

Margaret M said...

Lily Wen would have loved this!!! What a wonderful way to spend the day. Glad you all had so much fun!

a Tonggu Momma said...

The Tongginator would have LOVED this. I'm glad y'all had such a fun time.

Super Mommy said...

Awesome! My girlies would have been all over this too!!

Maddy looks tiny compared to that 2nd grader! She sure is a cutie!!

Christy said...

What a fun time!! I would love to go to a high level gymnastics meet. It is my favorite sport and so would love mia to do it someday! Anwyay, the girls look like they had a blast and what a fun college town to live in.

Missy said...

Looks like you girls had so much fun! I love watching gymnastics and am always in awe of their talent.

Maddie looks so cute with her missing teeth : )

Rebecca Lily said...

My girls would LOVE going to a gymnastics meet!!! They were totally engrossed in the summer Olympics...

Good times!

Kam said...

What a great day with your girls! Making memories is the stuff of life and it looks like you had your fair share! What a fun day! Love your pics!

Jennifer said...

Sounds like a great day!!! I wish I could split on the balance beam like that!
Jen

Kristin said...

How fun! That's something neither girl will forget. :-)

Jodee said...

It looks like the girls had a blast! Take us next time. We have never been before!

Kim said...

I am so glad you enjoyed it, we were planning to go too but I can't kick this cold. I don't think we will be able to go in April but watching a meet is high on my prioroty list next season. have a great week!

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

I agree with you about the college town thing...I love it! Looks like such a fun event for you guys! :)
Carrie

Marla said...

What a great time. I love gymnastics, and its even better now that Adalyn does too. :o)

Steffie B. said...

what an awesome day you gals had.....so much fun! ;)

mommy24treasures said...

My girls would have LOVED this outing! How fun!

Angie said...

I love watching gymnastics! I have been to a few competitions at the Univ. of GA and they were so fun.

Lisa said...

How fun!!! It looks like you all had a great time!