Sunday School Apple Donut Muffin Snacks

I made little 1 oz muffins out of apple challah dough and we rolled them in butter and cinnamon and sugar.  The kids devoured them.

Joy's First Karate Test, Our Red Belt Test

Pyung Ahn Oh Dan

Way to go, Paul!!  It was a really hard break for everyone, kids and adults, and he did great!

Joy's first test...She has come quite a long way.  As recently as October, she wasn't able to make it through more than 15 minutes of class without crying.  Then she was able to make it through kids class, then family class.

A huge part of the reason why is her friend Payten, who is very motivated and is a great example for her.

Quiet, well behaved Zain  completed the trio of 4 year olds.

I really, really loved that Shawn was able to lead Joy through mostly everything.  It was great to watch.

Strike a pose!  (Not a real karate pose....)

We are sitting properly off to the side...

Yeah, that didn't last long.

bow and

Thank you ma'am.

Checking out Gary Thomas's board.

Paul sparring.

Joy and Payten sparring.  

So, so cute!!!

Not sure who Joy was kicking there...

Ah, now she's got a target.

And finally us.  Amber took the pictures again and did an awesome job as always.

Ugh.  Terrible and ongoing evidence of my chicken wing leg.  I've GOT to work on the proper form for those round kicks!  And I have been. 

Pyung Ahn Si Dan

and Pyung Ahn Oh Dan.

Shawn breaks his board on the second try.

The straight leg back wheel kick got the best of me.  I told Master Ward that I only wanted to try twice in the interest on not hurting myself.  

Although both times I hit the board square on in the proper spot, I didn't break it.  I was sad, but glad I was not hurt worse.  Even still, Shawn and I both hobbled around the next day or two.

Kristen got to break even though she didn't have to.  How fun and exciting!

My great buddy Austin.

Shawn and I have no other pictures of us sparring (who would take them?)  So it was cool to get some.

Kristen makes karate so much fun!