2nd maintenance testing was by far the hardest thing yet!!!!

I will not bore you with the details of how this all works but the short of the long is that over the past 4 years I have learned 8 "forms" which are (as my Mom says) like a choreographed dance(but we DO NOT dance)....anyway for every belt earned you have learned and are tested on a 16-20 step form, self-defense moves and board breaking that of course change and get more challenging as the belts get higher.  Last night was my last "normal" testing which means I had to do all 4 of the hardest forms etc....it was a challenge to practice for this for months and the testing ceremony was well, intimidating to say the least.  I rocked it and even got one of the very few trophies that are handed out for different things at each testing ceremony.  I was recognized for my "consistency" and LOVE my trophy!!  On March 18th I will have another testing day but this one is to show you are ready for Black Belt so there is no time to slow down!  I will keep you posted. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COOPER!

Today Cooper turns 1!  We love our Coopey Coop more than we ever imagined....he is such a loving addition to our family!  Happy Birthday to this guy!

THE COUNT DOWN IS ON.....

I WILL BE TESTING FOR MY BLACK BELT IN 11 WEEKS!  APRIL 23RD IS THE BIG DAY!  I have been waiting a long time to get to the point of learning the basic movements to music....we all have to be right together and they are serious about it!  Last night was my first night to learn it and man did they go fast....I will get there but Mom thought this was pretty good for night one!

A little bit of snow and ice....we made the most of what we got!

another Tennessee Christmas!

Well, I made it to Tennessee and I am finally fever free!  I hope everyone had a Happy New year!  I had so much fun visiting with cousins and Grandparent's!  I think it rained the entire time we were in Tennessee but we did get a little time on the hover board.  Check out my new 24" mountain bike....SWEET!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I hope everyone had a magical Christmas with family and friends!  I was still running a fever and felt lousy most of the day but I did get out in the fresh air and was able to ride my new hover board a bit.  I am thinking I was at the top of the nice list with all the amazing things Santa brought me!  Happy New Year to everyone!!  We are blessed!

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS....

Well, it has been an interesting Christmas Eve...I had a visit to the pediatrician and have been running a fever between 100-103.5.  I am happy to say as I go to bed I am down to 99.8 and felt good enough to sprinkle my "Magic Reindeer Food" on the lawn and play with Cooper a bit.  I am wishing each and everyone of you a blessed Christmas....make every moment count with family and friends.