I saw Nastia!!

My mom came into town this weekend and we spent Saturday at the TYSON AMERICAN CUP! It may have been the highlight of my year ... I saw Nastia!! I didn't just SEE her either ... I walked RIGHT BY her and could have TOUCHED HER if I had reached my hand out!! Sadly though, I didn't even recognize her until my mom said "Katie, is that her!?! Is that her!?!?" No picture or autograph by Nastia for me to take home, but I did watch her every move during the meet. I promise, I'm not creepy. I just might wish that I could be her friend, haha. I think we would make good friends :-)

Here are some photo highlights of the fun gymnastics-filled day in Chicago. Kody's parents got us some amazing tickets and my mom and I had great seats!


The winner, Jordyn Wieber, who was one of the two Americans competing in the meet.


The other American, and second place finisher and 2008 Olympian, Bridget Sloan on beam, while Jordyn is warming up for beam.


Bridget on floor


I spy Nastia Liukin ...


There she is!


Jordyn on beam


Bridget on bars




Awards ceremony!

My mom and I were one of the die-hard fans at the meet - we arrived before the doors even opened (and stood out in the freezing cold for 20 minutes) and stayed until after the awards were over!

Other exciting Olympians that we saw were Kerri Strug (she walked right in front of us, just like Nastia did!), Mary Lou Retton, John Macready, Blaine Wilson, Bridget and Jordyn, Martha Karolyi and Chellsie Memmel.

Thank you Kevin and Marla!!