State Meet June 13, 2008

McKenna had her final meet last Friday at Salt Lake Community College. She did an AWESOME job! This was for the whole State of Utah---so we saw some gymnasts she'd never competed against before. The competition was TOUGH! One girl that competed against her got 9.7 on bars----WOW that's nearly impossible!

Her scores were Vault 8.25 (8th place), Bars 9.05 (7th), Beam 8.475 (didn't place), and Floor 9.075 (6th) with an overall of 34.85 (7th place in State). It was a long meet but McKenna had tons of supporters! She was really nervous about it. We talked to the owner of the gym Julie, who was there, and she said the judging was tough! She said that McKennas floor routine was the best one she's seen her perform. I think McKenna was little bummed because she's used to getting 1st or 2nd, but we had to remind her that there were other gymnasts that we'd never seen before and also alot of those girls were competing level 5 for a second time around. We were very proud of her! Afterwards we went to dinner to celebrate.

Getting ready to vault! Gotta LOVE that smile :)

Showing off the medals

My aunt Rizzo (I mean Pam) and her husband Mike. They flew up here from Arizona for a few hours just to see McKenna's meet. How awesome is that? Don't you think my aunt looks like Rizzo (Stockard Channing) from Grease (one of my fav movies and fav aunts!) I tried to add a picture of the real Rizzo but couldn't figure it out.....but do a search of her and see if you agree! LOVE YOU RIZZO! :)

HER FANS AND BIGGEST SUPPORTERS

Dave and Maecee. Thank you for getting her to sleep Dave!

Ethan trying to get a break from watching gymnasts, Jake, Melissa (sorry can't see you guys very good, except for maybe Melissas eyelashes :)) and Kim

Mike, Pam and Mom-Bet you guys didn't know Brett snuck a few rows down to get a picture :)

Dad and Lisa (getting married June 27th)

Daddy with his girls. Comforting McKenna.

Roger and Donna were also there but I didn't get a picture of them because they had to leave early. So this is the only picture I could find of them together. I wanted to include them :) Can you find them squished in all those cute grandkids?

We are so proud of you McKenna! We're looking forward to Level 6 in the Fall and then she will be in Optionals Level 7 by December....if things go like they are now. Thanks again to all our family for their support. We couldn't do it without you!