Sunday, March 8, 2009

Memory lane - Karate Kid - Orange Belt

I woke up a few mornings ago and took a trip down memory lane for myself. I visited with some old friends on Facebook and found some Elementary school pictures through several friends from Leary Elementary school. What was a amazing to me is several of my friends in high school were friends in elementary school. Alot of them! What a lucky group of children to grow up through the same school system and know each other all through childhood. Amazing.

Anyways I began to make the connection to my son and hope for the same childhood for him. Of course nothing is the same but my friends that were able to find old class pictures reminded me that a picture is worth a thousand words and I hope my immediate and extended family continue to enjoy this blog. I hope it will be like a fine wine, as we age, this blog will be even more valuable.

Anyways, Grayson has been in karate almost 8 months and figured it is high time to show some pictures as well as a new belt he earned...Orange. Thanks to Granpa Chatt for the pics and the video. He enjoys it and is going two to three times per week. Early in the week it is stretching and practice, Wednesday if he goes it is "weapons" class and finally on Friday's he spars. Take a look below....



Below - Grayson in full body gear for sparring. See his grin?
Below - Greyson and Grayson sparring, that's right, our Grayson is on the right. Who ever said girls can't punch. Ms. Greyson is one tough cookie! Plus she is a little bigger too. She would be a tough big sister....













Below - A proud Grayson admiring his hard work and dedication. Ahhh - finally the Orange belt...only another 22 to go. Can't eat an elephant in one bite.














Below - Grayson video receiving his Orange belt.
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