This weekend we went to New Orleans for Mardi Gras Nationals cheer competition, and we walked away super proud! Out of five very competitive teams, we got 2nd! At these big competitions, the competition is much stronger so 2nd place is a HUGE deal!
Anna Lauren loves all the older girls and especially the sweet ones like Maggie who give her so much attention. We hope one day Anna Lauren will be a role model for some little girls just like Maggie and many others are to her.
Anna Lauren, Sydney, and Ava...
Stretching before warm-up...
An attempt to get a team picture...
Oh how I would love to know what these two are discussing...
In her "happy place"...
Thought this picture was fun...I typically don't take this picture because Anna Lauren runs out last. Per Anna Lauren, she and Ava like to run out last.
Love the "concentration"...
And the stunt goes down...Anna Lauren's first experience at dropping a stunt in a competition. She was frustrated...but...got over it quickly. They are 7/8...mistakes do happen!
Not sure what this face means...
All smiles after their performance...
Acting silly with brothers...
Since this is Mardi Gras, there is a parade right before awards. Two girls from each squad get to be in the parade/throw beads...Anna Lauren and Ava got picked.
Throwing beads...
Because Anna Lauren and Ava are on a "mini" squad, a parent had to supervise them during the parade. The parade is over, and I'm trying to figure out how I am going to get off the stage while all these hundreds of girls are coming onto the stage for awards. I'm much happier on the floor just playing "momma"...the coaches can have this part!
The very happy 2nd place squad...
It was a good day! Now to prepare for Cheersport in Atlanta...don't even want to begin thinking about how many hours will be spent at the gym over the next month. But...she sure does love it, and we are so proud of her hard work and determination!
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