Camp in May

In May we went to a homeschool camp day. We met up with old friends and made some new ones!

 Jayden surprised me by choosing to participate in a high ropes course. 

 Caitlin was too young so she participated in a lower ropes challenge course.

 A short little "nature walk" led us to a teeter totter. We worked on balancing it equally by having the kids move around until we were somewhat level.

Then the kids did their best to knock each other off balance. At one point it was kids vs. adults!

We played various games such as bumper pool and even went tube sliding. It was pretty chilly so we split up. Cait decided to work on some art while I sat by a fire warming up. Jayden stayed outside playing with Juan until it was time to go.

Karate Belt Promotion

I apologize in advance for the pic overload, but I am so proud of my babies! They have worked SUPER hard, practicing their karate moves in and out of the dojo. They were finally presented with the opportunity to test for their next belt.

 There were many other students there testing for their next belt as well.

 

The belt testing took 3-4 hours, but I barely noticed the length of time because I was so amazed at how well everyone was doing. 

The Lil Dragons had a focus test where they had to remain absolutely still despite people trying to distract them. One of the black belts said Cait was the first person ever not to fall for his tricks. She stayed with her dead straight face and stiff pose the whole time!

 

 Jayden has been working really hard on his balance and swift, sharp movements. It really showed during his belt test. He has been doing amazing!!

In the end the students had to do pushups for what seemed like an awfully long time while the black belts decided who had earned their next belt.

As a Lil Dragon, Caitlin was presented with her camo belt.

 Jayden was presented with his yellow belt.

  Total proud mama here!

 We tried to get a group picture of the students from our class who had been promoted.