Is it okay to cry

at your daughter's gymnastics meet because you are so proud of her and her teammates?

I hope so, because I did!  Morgan had her second gymnastics meet of the season today and improved immensely since the last meet.  It was so fun to see her perform and do so well.  After the meet they had an awards ceremony.  Awards were given for the top three teams and the all around competition.  Morgan placed 4th out of 18 for her age group! When I caught Lance's eye and saw that he was getting choked up it brought more tears to my eyes. (I haven't seen my husband get emotional very many times in our 11 year marriage ). Then our gym took 1st place overall at this level.  As we were walking to the car, Morgan was just bouncing with excitement but not over her personal accomplishment but over the fact that their team took first place.  Lance and I just looked at each other and smiled. Again tears and a heart filled with joy that at this moment when the focus could have been on herself and her accomplishments, she was focused on the accomplishments of her team.  

Morgan receiving her 4th place trophy

I love this picture - just look at the excitement on their faces as they race up to get their first place trophy!

Morgan and her first place Level 4 gymnastics team