4.02.2009

GO!...DERBY...GO!

Dad and "e" had some good'ol father son bonding over a block of pine, sandpaper and carving knives.

The pinewood derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America. Cub Scouts, with the help of parents, build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles.


"e" raced his car (3) times...first race he got 2nd place...

second race he got 1st place...

Last race 2nd place again, They are already planning next years model...

Spring Fever....

"e" and "princess" are loving our bike rides after dinner...


we all are wishing the warm weather would come and stay for awhile..but until then we will take our little bit of sunshine and ride our bikes and play outside.

Show me your "Kata"

Kata - is a Japanese word describing detailed patterns of movements practiced either solo or in pairs..."E" had his BIG test a couple of weeks ago and to his own hard work and dedication he had the courage to go up in front of three judges "solo" and display his skills in punches, kicks and Kata. All moves were called out by one of the judges in Japanese and "e" had to know exactly what kind of punch or kick they were wanting him to execute and he did to perfection...later he was presented his Orange Belt. Good Job Bud!


...on 3/26/2009 "e" was also in the local paper...
Ethan Gibson (right) prepares to bow to karate instructor Mike Ross Wednesday evening at the Stansbury Clubhouse. Stansbury Service Agency trustees have decided to enforce the clubhouse’s original rental policy, which would leave commercial organizations currently using the clubhouse in need of a new space.