Martial Arts Tourney from April 25

The Superstar is a green belt in karate/martial arts. He participated in his 4th tournament on April 25th. He did very well in his kata and in sparring. He didn't place in kata but got 3rd in sparring! Yay!

before kata...
all geared up for sparring...

Aunt Norma came up to watch the Superstar shine!

The superstar is on the right. Check out that kick!

Look at that punch!

He's ready to spar!

The Superstar with his trophy - he is smiling under there!

The Princess was happy to have a turn holding the trophy too.

celebration dinner :)

On the evening of the Martial Arts Tournament, we met up with our friends - the Pirate and the Mermaid - at Bubba's for dinner. Yum!

Typical!!

OH NO!!!!

Momma Duck!

There is a pair of expectant duck parents who have made a nest and laid eggs at our school! There are several eggs in the nest and the momma has been staying on them this past week. Exciting! The kids are spreading different rumors around about the eggs - a racoon ate them (gasp!), one started cracking open, etc. I've only seen the momma duck sitting on the nest so I can't say for sure what is going on with the eggs. This nest is right in the front "reception" area of the school, under the teacher's lounge window.

Renaissance Celebration

Our school celebration great grades, behavior and attendance with the Renaissance program. We have quarterly celebrations to celebrate the winners. The Superstar earned the GOLD (highest!) award again! Yay! Here are some pics from the 3rd quarter celebration we had on Friday:

walking up to the stage...

walking on the stage...dancing on the stage...going off the stage...

The winners got the chance this celebration to walk and dance across the stage to celebrate. Fun!

a first for the Superstar!

Picnic in TN Park - nice!

Hooray for Dollywood!

Uh-oh! The Princess got dirty during lunch! Ack!

The Princess and the Superstar ride the Busy Bee together.

Mommy and the Superstar after getting WET (ICK! It was COOOOLD!) on the River Battle.

The Princess watching Daddy and the Superstar on the Veggie Tales ride.

The Superstar waiting in line for the car ride.

The Superstar DRIVING the car on the car ride - my future nightmare in 10 years!

The Princess was DRIVING this pink car with Daddy - my future nightmare in 14 years!

The Superstar on the carousel.

After the Princess had a GIANT temper tantrum (YIKES! People were looking & everything!), she got to ride the carousel.

It was a cool and super fun day at Dollywood!