Our Yellow Belt

Charlie, Matt and Will have been taking Martial Arts since last fall. Charlie especially likes it and is quick to show anyone his back side kick. When the Master mentioned that testing for the next level belt was coming up, he was very interested in testing. For someone like me who knows nothing about the process, watching the testing was a whole new experience.

Charlie tested with a while group of people, white belts to 2nd degree black belts. Kids as young as 4 to adult of all ages. Testing began with everyone going through several exercises together and then advanced through each level. It took Charlie a couple of tries to break his board, but after the 3rd try, he broke it in half and succeeded in earning his Yellow Belt.

Let the Games Begin

Charlie, Matt and Will collectively agreed that this fall they wanted to play T-Ball. We are 2 weeks in and after our game today, Charlie is asking when we play again. The games are by far the most entertainment I've had all week! Charlie hits left handed and has been hitting well. Matt is not quite sure what to think and Will enjoys as long as he has the ball to throw.

More action shots of Charlie to come.. Jon and i have to switch sides to catch everyone playing at the same time.

A few more 1st day pics

1st Day of School, 2012-13

Wow. The summer went so fast. I can't believe I've turned into such a bad blogger. But work hit epic craziness between beach trips, river trips, camping and a side trip to Baltimorw with work. However, I couldn't let the 1st day of kindergarten for Charlie or Matt and Will's 1st day of 4 day 4 yr old preschool pass us by... They all have been thoroughly enjoying school and it's really hitting me that my babies are growing up. I have said a few times about the past year that I knew we were in the "Cush" zone between diapers and the reality/responsibility of school. And now it's over and were unit. So far so good though. The boys are ready and so I guess Mom and Dad will be too.