Ava goes to archery nationals.

On May, 9th, Lacey, Ava, and I all took off for Louisville to go to the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) National competition.

It was a huge event, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Ava was competing in the bullseye competition, which meant she was shooting at targets from both 10 meters and 15 meters away.

She did awesome and shot a 200! What was really cool was that she shot this using the new bow we bought her at the state championships.

Her grandparents came up to watch and cheer her on.

Ava smiling outdoors, holding a camouflage-patterned compound bow. Green trees and grass are in the blurred background.

Ava standing between her grandparents, all facing away from the camera in matching red shirts. The backs of the shirts read "AVA'S GRANDMA," "BELL", and "AVA'S GRANDPA."

Ava in a red shirt riding an escalator, carrying a large, teal, sticker-covered plastic bow case. She is looking back over her shoulder.