Let's see, we journeyed to the desert for karate. Jax did a wonderful form but didn't place and put up a good fight but lost in sparring as well. We still couldn't be more proud of her and we had a nice little vacation. Stopped at Glenwood on the way home for some relaxation and to break up the 11 hour drive from Vegas.
Meanwhile back at the ranch, the boys are getting bigger but still have a lot of puppy in them. Jethro is done with his teeth but Mike is still in the teething phase. They haven't destroyed too much of value (yet) but we keep a pretty good eye on them. I'm sure the day will come. Mike had an epiphany that he could actually jump so we've been spending a lot of time teaching him that he although he is capable, he is not allowed on the furniture. He is smart enough to know but aunry enough to not care. We've decided he is the problem child. Too smart for his own good!
We took a Sunday drive up to the Cabin last week just to get out of town. It's looking a bit run down but it's still the Cabin. Danny had been up and painted the shutters and cut up a tree that fell near the pump. The porch needs repaired but he says that may have to wait until next year.
Jax and I are back to school and the year is off and running as if we never left. Back to School night is over for both of us and we may actually make it through our second full week without having to go back to either school for any meetings or events. Have to put the traditional in front of the car photo up! Last year of elementary then it's off to the middle school for all the fun and awkwardness that comes with it!
September is going to be a big month as Jackie is testing for her black belt. She has to do the physical on Friday the 21st - it's closed to anybody that is not a black belt. Karl and I will be at the bar worrying about her! No one tells what the physical is except that it's a real bitch. Her last brown belt physical was 125 pushups and situps, than mountain climbers, and squat thrusts (I don't remember the # but it was a bunch). I can't imagine what she'll have to do. Then the actual test is Saturday the 22nd. It is a 3 hour test where she has to do all the charts from white belt on which includes techniques, combos, self-defense, and sparring, as well as multiple forms. She has been working hard in preparation though and should be able to pass it. It's not going to be easy by any means, but she has the heart and capability! Also this month, next weekend in fact, is her instructor's tournament - the Five Knuckle Frenzy. We've been helping get it set up and will actually see a tournament from the perspective of the people that work it. Should be fun (not really, it's going to be a long 2 days) but it's still going to be fun I guess.
Okay so I guess that's it, I will keep you updated on the tourney and testing - probably in October - seems to be my pattern!
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Glad to hear from you guys. Good luck with the black belt Jackie! I'll make an attempt at posting more as well, but really we are boring people so don't expect much.
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