Two weeks ago our son, Michael, went for a very important test...
his Black Belt.
He's been involved in karate since 2008.
Here he is getting ready to break one board for his Yellow Belt...
And here he is getting ready to break FOUR BOARDS.
Yes, that's the Colonel helping to hold the boards in place...
SUCCESS!
Doing his forms with the whole group...
Olivia was able to get out of work early and join in the fun...
And my mom also came...
But the real "STARS" of the night were the four who passed.
They started out together and are really good friends...
And of course, Michael's instructor, JOE, who has
been with him all these years helping Michael
learn self-discipline, self-control, but most importantly
to place God first in his life.
Joe has made a tremendous impact on our son's life and
we are forever thankful for his dedication...
A few years ago...
A look back...
Congratulations, Michael, for all your hard work!
We're proud of YOU!
Come back tomorrow for
Something Yummy for My Colonel's Tummy!
Enjoy your day!
LL Cool Joe says
Wow he did well. Love the shots taken of him over the years. 🙂
LDH says
What a great job Michael has done! The photos through the years is so sweet!
Valerie says
Congrats to him! That takes a lot of work. And lots of driving him to class for you. 🙂
Chatty Crone says
I happen to know something about this. I want to say Woo hoo to him - that is a huge feat - HUGE! Congrats to him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sandie
Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ says
Yay Michael! That's a great accomplishment and a BIG deal! Colt (our oldest) got his black belt when he was 13!
I know you're a proud mama today! That's a very honorable sport! 🙂
Hugs!
Tammy
Cranberry Morning says
Great photos! Congratulations to Michael. 🙂
April says
That is so AWESOME!!! Big congrats!
Maple Lane says
Congrats for a job well done!
Thistle Cove Farm says
Well done!
Ron's Rants says
How wonderful for the whole family to be together for his special occassion! Congratulations once again Michael for a spectacular achievment!
Nellie's Cozy place says
Hi Lois,
What a nice post honoring Michael.
Congratulations to him, that is quite
a feat............
Loved looking at all the pics of him as he was growing. They just grow so fast don't they.
Now how is his foot?? After breaking all those boards you would think it might hurt a bit! lol
Enjoy your celebration of this wonderful milestone in his life.
Blessings, Nellie
My Journey With Candida says
Wow... congratulations to Michael. It looks like it hurts when I see people break all those boards. Ouch!!
Beth says
Big congratulations to your son. I enjoyed seeing the photos!
My Little Home and Garden says
Congratulations to your son. He really followed through.
Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says
Congratulations to Michael! That's quite an accomplishment!
Sharon says
Congrats to your son. It was fun to see pictures of him as he is growing.
They sure do grow up fast however.
Hugs
ruthie says
Very cool! It's so fun to watch our children grow and succeed!
allisamazing says
Congratulations to your son!
Debra says
What an accomplishment! Congratulations to him!
Sandra says
Congratulations 🙂 Loved seeing the pics of him from little to now, they grow so fast 🙂
Elena says
Congratulations to your son! Good job!!