The Karate Kid

Ethan has been in Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai for almost a month, he has been doing great and enjoying every minute. He goes two times a week and on March 15Th is going up for his next belt (orange) he is so excited! Last week he met the Master Sensei from Japan, and was able to train with him for two days...What a great opportunity it was for him, he was in total awe at this mans abilities....





Yamazaki Sensei on Cover of Masters Magazine



He signed ethans belt....

A Princess Bedtime Ritual

the difference of having a daughter vs a son for us...

BEDTIME

when all is said and done
*story- check
*treat - check
*prayers - check
*tucked in - check
*hug and kiss from mom and dad - check
all of these are the same for both kids.....untill...we get to the princess then its a hug and kiss and "goodnight" to bear, to cat, to puppy, and to patch (other bear) and don't for a moment think you can forget or you will be reminded!

so in some ways boys are...hum... let's just say a bit less "demanding"
but we sure do love them both, and treasure that we BOTH get to always be there for there BEDTIME KISSES :)

Just the boys..

FRIDAY NIGHT...DAD and SON...HOCKY...no GIRLS allowed!
the boys had a night out, the GRIZZLIES vs the ROADRUNNERS well the Grizzlies lost but the boys came home with two big grizzlie paws one (green) for "E" one (pink) for the princess both boys had tummy aches (junk food) something "mom" would have monitored a bit more than "dad" but a fun night all the same!


Go Grizz...

Blue and Gold Banquet

Blue and Gold Banquets....
Most Cub Scouts celebrate Scouting Anniversary Week with a celebration called the blue and gold banquet. In nearly all packs, the annual blue and gold banquet, which is often the pack meeting for February, is the highlight of the year. It brings families together for an evening of fun and inspiration.

The purpose of the blue and gold banquet is to celebrate the pack's anniversary, recognize pack leaders and other adults who have been instrumental in the pack's success, and inspire the leaders, Scouts, and parents. Packs often like to invite former members and other Scouting or community leaders to take part in the annual blue and gold banquet.

Our Theme was New York...the play's star "E"


"e" was so excited for his big debut (3 min) staring as "the patient" he did great even gave mom a big smile and wink in the moment before "the patient" had
..emergency surgery...
dad,mom and sister gave a standing ovation, of course!
We love you bud!