Tang Soo Do Karate

Bryson has been learning Martial Arts since March of this year. It seems pretty awesome. I sat in on one of the sessions and saw the workout they all get. I was really impressed to see how well Bryson has taken up the commands (all in Korean), his form, and intensity he brings to learning Tang Soo Do.

I saw that a lot of the moves were done in combination. Making sure that even an offensive move utilized other parts i.e. arm or leg to block.

Bryson has recently been promoted in rank. He went from his nooby white belt to an orange belt.

In fact, you'll notice his belt has a white stripe. This is of higher rank as well. I believe the next ranking is a green belt.

This is Bryson after he said he was tougher than me. Take special note of the deep meditation he is able to maintain. I'm sure without his training in the martial arts he would be crying. Unfortunately he gave me no such pleasure.

Homecoming 2008

The girls had their Homecoming yesterday. It was quite the affair. It's been really interesting for myself because I was always the young guy going to pick up my date. I'll tell you now that seeing things from the other side was hillarious. This picture below has really nothing to do with the dance, but Kaitlyn needed to make her cameo appearance and I think it does a fine job of showing just how crazy girls are about doing their hair.

This being Breanna's first dance warrants some commentary. I'll tell you now that she tried to play it pretty cool, but she was such a spaz (true to her Bree fashion). I love the picture below because her facial expression shows it all. I don't think she had any idea what to expect and it was wonderful to watch her act awkward in front of us. Thank goodness for big sisters though. I think Emilie had to redo the wrist corsage because it was dangling from her arm, and sure enough she attached the boutonneire to her date as well.

Simply Stunning!!

This is one of my fav's for Emilie. I think she has matured so much. This dress was dazzling on her. From what I understand she turned some heads from muliple guys when she showed to the dance.

This is Breanna and her date, Dillon.

This is Emilie and her date, Josh.

We really didn't expect Emlie to go to this years Homecoming. It wasn't until about a week prior that Josh decided to ask. It was pretty creative the DVD he made; To describe it, it was Mission Impossible meets High School Musical.