If you don't mind...my son Michael took his green belt test Monday evening. On the way to class I was reminding him not to be upset if he didn't pass...silly Mom!!!
He broke that board on the first try. Isn't that a great shot?
He also had to break a board with his hand. I never thought he could do this, but he did! And also on his first try. He broke both boards so quickly and made it look very easy. 
Here he is with his instructor.
The Colonel working before the testing began. So glad he was home to see Michael.
On Sunday, he receive a trophy for participating in the Word Reader Club at church. Here he is with his teacher. Every year she gives the kids a chapter a week to read and they have to write a summary on the chapter and answer questions. This is Michael's third year doing every reading assignment. Quite a few kids participate but only three this year completed every assignment. 
Michael turned 12 yesterday and he is turning into such a great kid! Both he and Olivia are very responsible and help out quite a bit at home and always manage to make me laugh DAILY. They truly are the greatest gifts I have ever received!
This Country Girl says
Congratulations to Michael! That's wonderful! My Joy will be testing for her green belt on Feb. 28th too! I hope she does as well!
Tammy
Lisa says
WHAT SWEET BLESSINGS OUR CHILDREN BRING. YOURS CERTAINLY HAVE WONDERFUL GODLY PARENTS
HUGS FROM MAINE
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Stephanie says
Congratulations! I did a little bragging the other day when my dtr. won her first photo contest. I was so stinkin proud I gushed for two whole days 🙂 Aren't children great!
BECKY says
Hi!! Forgot to answer your question! The flower photos I have used in my header are public domain photos...until now that is!! I snapped the current photo of the lovely lillies that were in my Valentine bouquet from my darling hubby!!
Looking at them makes my little heart go pitter patter!!
Tami says
Now thats something worth bragging about!
A double congrats Michael! Great Job!!!
Have a great day!
Beautiful Pear Tree Lane says
Lois,
You just keep bragging, it seems to me that Michael and Olivia have two great teachers at home!!! What a wonderful way to teach young people how to study the Word of God. And again I would like to wish Michael a very Happy Birthday, and congratulations to him!!!!
Blessings,
Sue
Tara says
So exciting!!! Brag all day...that's a big achievement for him! ; )
BECKY says
Aaawww...what a proud Mom you are!! I would be , too!! Sounds like a fine young man you have there!! Well you know what they say, "the fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree"!! :o)
Tell him one of your blogging buddies says congratulations!! Since we don't have any sons, we just adopt them. Not literally, though.
I do get cards from one of them on Mother's day, and he brought some pie on Valentine's. Too much fun!!
Have a joyful day, Lois!!
Blessings,
Becky
JudyBug says
Congratulations and wish Michael a Happy Birthday from BlogLand. Of course you are proud of him and it's always okay to share their accomplishments!
I'm not sure Mr. Dumpling will ever catch on to why I enjoy blogging so much. Men. ;-p
Busy Mom in NJ says
That's wonderful!! Congratulations Michael. He truly has had an exciting week. I'm sure he was thrilled you were all there to cheer him on. It's so important to have family around for those special occassions. Have a great day!!
Just A Gal... says
It is wonderful what children bring to our life...
Now that I am a Grannie too... it is unbelievable how they grow up and suddenly understand their parents... LOL... we weren't as crazy at time as they had thought.
Enjoy your day!
Just A Gal...
Linda C says
Congratulations to Michael and Happy Birthday!! What a week for a guy:)- and a new cell phone-- Michael must be on cloud 9!--and Mom and Dad too!
I bet it's hard to believe he's 12 already. Each year seems to go faster somehow.
Have a blessed day!
Hugs,
Linda C