As we see basketball season coming to an end for Garrett, we welcome something different for Blake...karate! So far he's loving it. It's a less formal and more fun format than your traditional karate studio, but he's already earned his first white tape. That means he's got the four-corner block, double punch and slide step down. Here he is working on his side kick.
It's been a great place for Blake to focus his attention and energy, especially since he's such an intense kid. And hopefully it's alleviating some of the stress being created by the pressures of third grade. Yes, third grade- can you believe it? That's another story for another time, but speaking of class, check out this stop motion movie Blake made (with Brian's help) for a class presentation. Technology is so amazing...it scares me.
As a spectator of the sport karate and with the constant presence of Ninjago in our house (Legos+ninjas=Ninjago), Ella donned one of her more creative get ups as a "bad ninja". What brought my attention to this was Garrett's question, "Uh...mom, why is Ella wearing pants on her head?". Well, to create the ninja mystique a la mask, of course! Chase decided to be "bad ninja's kitty" and there you have it.
Never a dull moment in this house. And, as if that isn't enough fun, let's give a warm welcome for spring tax season! And February? What happened to January????
