Arianna Flipping Out in Gymnastics

   Near the beginning of the school year, we asked the kids what kind of activity they wanted to start. After going to a birthday party at Splitz, Arianna chose gymnastics. She’s enjoyed every visit, and we’ve been going every Saturday for several weeks. Cyndi usually takes her, but while Cyndi’s in Mexico, I got the chance to see what it’s like. They seem very organized, with all kinds of age divisions named Tiny Monkeys, Swinging Monkeys, and Mini Monkeys. Arianna’s  group is called Mega Monkeys. Clearly, for those of you who know Arianna and her love of climbing and hanging on playground equipment, monkeys is a fitting name. One of her favorite parts is getting thrown into the bricks near the end of the session. There is a large pit filled with foam bricks that the kids either jump into from a trampoline or get thrown into by the instructor. Arianna prefers to be hurled.
   Here are some pictures of Arianna in her new leotard, and doing some flips or somersaults on the balance beam.
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