Busy Saturday

We started out the day with belt testing. The boys and I were at the dojo at 8:00 AM and I was the first one of the day to test! I tested for my green/black belt; JB tested for his green belt; Kyle tested for his green/white belt. Then it was time for the Little Ninja testing. They are so cute!! Little Ninja's are 4 and 5 years old, and they do kind of a pre-martial arts program. They learn about balance, control, fitness and other things that are appropriate for their age and this prepares them to move into the regular kids class when they are old enough. There were 8 adults testing two groups of 12-14 kids -- just a little bit hectic, but fun!

After the belt testing, we went to Marcie's house to meet up with Lori so that the three of us could finally make our bracelets! We each bought a bracelet making kit last Fall, and have been trying to get together to make them. But every time we got a date set, something else would come up. So Saturday was the big day. Here is Lori working on her bracelet...



And here is Marcie working on her bracelet...



But the bracelet making was just an excuse for Lori's surprise birthday party! Doesn't she look surprised? She loved her headband and jewelry!



We ate great chinese food, that Marcie's husband Kevin kindly went out and picked up for us. And then we dug into the wonderful almond cake!



I think a good time was had by all.