Fast forward to today and as you all know, we've been on vacation in/near Hilton Head Island this week. The reason behind this vacation spot? Peyton begged to compete in Nationals for gymnastics held in Savannah, GA. When we finally agreed, we in no way expected what happened today. . .
My sweet baby girl is now a National Champion!!! Peyton won 1st on floor and bars, 2nd on vault, and 3rd on beam as well as winning 1st All-Around . . . simply amazing and most definitely beyond my wildest dreams!
This is a picture of the picture collage I bought today . . . who could resist?
Lauren, Peyton, and Abby waiting for awards to start.
Peyton saluting as the national champ!!!
The dinner of champions . . .
She is such an amazing gift . . . I have truly been blessed . . . beyond my wildest dreams!
The best ending to this extraordinary day is that as we walked out of the competition area a little while after the awards it was raining . . . what is so great about that you wonder? My momma loved the rain and there hasn't been a day, an hour, a moment in the nearly six years since she died that it hasn't rained when I have needed her or wanted to share something with her . . . the rain is my reminder that she is truly forever with us . . . that I will always be her sunshine . . . that is indeed beyond my wildest dreams!
Those pics are awesome. You should be very proud of her! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteThat was an AWESOME blog! The rain part really got me! What a gift! :) Peyton did great! It is always the best to watch your child do something she LOVES and looks like Peyton does! What a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteThe homage to Mom brought a tear to my eye...still waiting for it to stop...everybody needs a good cry every once in a while..Thanks. Love ya!
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