Jump Rope for Heart 2017

Old Union had another successful Jump Rope for Heart raising thousands of dollars for the cause.  The boys had fun getting better at jump roping and showed off some great skills.  Ryland was so much better at jumping this year.  He showed off with some glow in the dark jump roping.

Reed did awesome!  For his first year, I was blown away by his skills.  He is light years ahead of Ryland two years ago.  There are definitely advantages to being the second child.  

Jump Rope for Heart

Ryland participated in Jump Rope for Heart again this year through his school.  Today was the jump roping presentation of skills.  He has gotten so much better in a year, and it is cool to see his coordination develop.  

Jump Rope for Heart

Ryland's school had their annual fundraiser for the Heart Association.  The Jump Rope for Heart presentation took place in the gym, and parents were invited to see all the jump rope practice play out.  

I was nervous for Ryland, because I had seen him try to jump rope a few weeks ago.  He didn't quite have the timing, so he was pretty bummed.  After a few weeks of practice in PE class, and he was ready to show off.  

When the music started, he jumped right to it.  I noticed that he jumps rope backwards, but he was able to jump several successful times.  As I looked around the gym, I noticed that all the kids had been working on this skill.  Amazing!  Ryland did fantastic!