Blythe

This weekend two of Blythe’s teammates Aurora and @summerandpaisley celebrated their birthdays! The girls had a blast at the trampoline park together as a pack of 8 year olds! Happy birthday Summer and Aurora! 🥳🎂 • • • I’m low key cracking up at blythe squatting while tumbling 🤣 • • • Blythe Athletic set: @sylviap exclusive personalized set • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #vault #growth #neurodivergent #athlete #teammates #team #happybirthday

If you’ve been following us for a while now, you know that we are very open about gym struggles, especially on vault. This time last year, Blythe was struggling terribly on vault. She ran slow, she wouldn’t reach, she never made it over the mat, and she just couldn’t grasp the concept of blocking. It was like watching a train wreck each time she went to practice on vault. She never gave up though! She continued to get out there and try to do better for herself each practice and each meet. Fast forward to this year and Blythe is like a new person on vault. THANK YOU SWEET BABY JESUS IN THE MANGER! 🤣 She is so happy that her hard work is finally paying off. • • • Every gymnast will face mental blocks or difficulties. That’s the name of the game in this sport. The only things that matter are that you stay kind to yourself, you show up, and you TRY. This season we are sending encouragement to all of you who may be having a difficult time learning a new skill or series. Give yourself grace, and know that now is the time to show up so that, soon, you can show out! ❤️ • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #vault #growth #neurodivergent #athlete #progress

You know the Leo was a good choice when you do a fit check in the gym window 🤩 the back on this leo is so beautiful, and the stones are so sparkly! We’re so happy to have found this beauty 😍 The Summer games are coming! Independence Day is coming! We’re showcasing our U.S.A. pride for the rest of the month with our favorite red, white, and blue leotards. LETS GO U.S.A.! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 • • • Leotard: @lightningmovessportswear • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #upgradeseason #lightningmovessportswear #lightiningmoves

Blythe is trying her hardest to get kip ready! She worked on pushing up to front support using her yoga blocks. Her bar skills are coming together slowly but surely 🥰 • • • Leotard: @littlestarsleotards • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #upgradeseason #littlestarsleotards #lslbrandrep24

I bought this leo months ago and Blythe finally got her chance to wear it! @robe_athletic_wear leotards are her favorite when it comes to fit and feel 🤩 Head over to RoBe Athletic Wear and use code BLYTHE10 for savings at checkout. I promise you won’t be disappointed! LETS GO U.S.A.! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 • • • Leotard: @robe_athletic_wear • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #upgradeseason #RoBeLeotards #RoBeGirl #RoBe

I bought this leo months ago and Blythe finally got her chance to wear it! @robe_athletic_wear leotards are her favorite when it comes to fit and feel 🤩 The Summer games are coming! Independence Day is coming! We’re showcasing our U.S.A. pride for the rest of the month with our favorite red, white, and blue leotards. LETS GO U.S.A.! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 • • • Leotard: @robe_athletic_wear • • • Head over to RoBe Athletic Wear and use code BLYTHE10 for savings at checkout. I promise you won’t be disappointed! 😍 • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #upgradeseason #RoBeLeotards #RoBeGirl #RoBe

Enjoy this snip of a kip 🙃 • • • It’s not often that Blythe gets to work on kips, but when she does, it’s all she talks about for days 😂 happy kipping my friends! • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #unevenbars #bars #kip #neurodivergent #athlete

We call this one “Lines”. 🙂 • • • Bar and mat: @zathletic_official • • • • #gymnast #gymnastics #zathletic #zathleticambassador #leotard #zteam #mats #athletic #gymnasticsequipment #blythe #coaches #gymnasticscoach #pullover #pulloverdrill #drills

Blythe swears she’s in the Daytona 500 the way she flies around the bar. Just look at her little smirk at the end! 🤣🤪🏎️💨 • • • What speedy skills do you love doing? 🤩 • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #unevenbars #bars #needforspeed

Last season Blythe struggled so much on bars. It’s so nice to seen her have more consistency in her routine. She feels more confident and she’s more aware of what she needs to do as she heads into her second season of level 3. August we’re ready for you! 🤪💪🏽 • • • Awareness is Blythe’s struggle area. With her ADHD, often times she’ll space out or disassociate and just be in her own little world. It’s as if the lights are on but nobody is home. No only does it happen in home life, but in the gym, and in competitions as well. It’s nerve wracking because you never know when it hits, it just does. Lately she’s been having less of these moments, and it makes me a happy mama to see that she’s growing and gaining more awareness each and every day. • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #unevenbars #bars #adhdawareness #neurodivergent #athlete

Number 2 of the red, white, and blue! The Summer games are coming! Independence Day is coming! We’re showcasing our U.S.A. pride for the rest of the month with our favorite red, white, and blue leotards. LETS GO U.S.A.! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 • • • Leotard: @gkelite • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #upgradeseason #GKleos #GKElite #SimoneBiles

Hi friends and family! Tis the season to pay for the season 💸 I made this calendar will help us raise money for the fees for the upcoming season. Blythe had an amazing season last year and ended up with an insane amount of growth! This year she’s ready to do even better. • • • • We are asking for your donation to help keep her progress going! You can choose any date, and pay the correlating amount. You can also choose to make a donation of any amount. Please send me a message of which date or amount you’d like to pay. If you can’t not make a contribution, then a share will do just as much good. We thank you all in advance for your continued support! CashApp: $ShekinahWaldon Venmo: @KayWaldon1117 • • • • If you’d like to purchase a calendar for your own fundraiser, please DM me. All calendars are personalized for your gymnast and only cost $5! • • • • Thank you all for your continued support! Happy training! 💚🖤 • • • • #gymnastics #8yearoldgymnast #thisis8 #blythe #usag #level3gymnast #gymnast #fitness #competitivegymnastics #tumbling #flexibility #BGDGJuniorAmbassador #bgdg #blackgirlmagic #upgradeseason #fundraising #fundraiser