Red Belt Test

We are so proud of Brayden!! Even with the move, and a total change in technique, he has continued to excel in his Martial Arts training. Only 9 kids (out of about 40) from his class were asked to take the test to be promoted to the next belt level. He has been working hard: practicing the kicks/stances, memorizing creeds/rules/mottos, and the hard work paid off..... He is now a red belt!!!

Reciting his memoriztion work to Sinsai

Warming up with other testers

Showing the required moves

Taking Rockford... Rhylan and Mommy style

Some pictures from Rhylan and I visiting family and friends up North.

Rhylan enjoying the view from the plane

The cutest nephew **EVER** (aka: Ian)

Grandpa Bob and Rhylan sharing a sundae..... and a smile

Taking a walk with Great Grandpa Joe

Before bedtime snuggles: Rhylan and Ian

Sisters getting a night out!!!

C-U visit

We were fortunate enough to sell our house in C-U in just under 3 weeks on the market, AND fortunate enough to have our closing fall on the weekend of the annual hayrack ride with my Mom's Group. The whole family had a wonderful, wonderful time catching up, and spending time with our wonderful friends up there. We are so blessed to have them all in our lives!

Brayden digging into some Mexican Food with his good friends Zach and Audrey

The Atkisson Boys on the Hayrack

Friends

And more friends!

Rhylan got some friend time in as well with buddies Garren and Calvyn

New "Do"s

We found the CUTEST kid's hair place this week!

Rhylan was in desperate need of a haircut, so as I was driving to a local shopping center to find a walk - in hair place, I happend to see a little shop on the side of the road that specializes in Kiddie Cuts. I called the number on the sign, and luckily they had an appointment available right then. The experience was more than I could have imagined- so cute!! All of the chairs were cars/ATVs/etc., they let the kids choose a DVD to watch (or video game for the older set). Rhylan had so much fun- totally worth the whopping $2 more than we would spend for a "regular" place!

Upon coming home, and uploading the above pictures, Brayden declared "I want my hair cut there too, Momma!!!". To which I obliged..........

Fall Festival

Just a couple of pictures of Brayden and Rhylan (and their friend, Jackson) at the Fall Festival that Brayden's new school. Definitely not your average "fun fair"!! Full on carnival rides, food, games, etc.