Movin' on up

One of the kids' Senseis asked me a couple of weeks ago if I thought the twins were ready to move up from Little Dragons to Juniors in karate. I winced. "Uuuuuuummmmmm, I guess so??????" And so it was set in stone..... time for graduation.
Lewis HATES to close his eyes for the meditation time. He squeezes them shut and looks like he's having a bad poop......


They did some kickin' and choppin' to show off their prowess.........


Lewie was called up 1st to shed the old belt and get a "transition" red belt............


Elly observes the somber moment with her usual enthusiasm .............


Ana also moved up a stripe on her belt. It's amazing how a girl with memory problems can remember all the moves to the katas she does...............


That's the news Peeps. My apologies to a certain lawyer (not The Lawyer) for taking SO LONG to post the karate review. Anybody ever accuse you of being bossy???? ;)

She's Back

Hello? Anyone out there?
Like the groundhog, I have come out of hibernation.

Let's begin the revue with just a cute picture of Franny and her baby boy ........... awwwwwww


Last week the kinda twins turned 8. Lewis could barely see his loot with the hens hovering over him...........


Everyone hogged the birthday girl's shot............


They scurried to their seats when cake was announced .........

How these 2 nutballs can be 8 years old is beyond me.......

The Mature One practiced her skinny little buns off and got into the All County Orchestra! She was Chair 13 which is GOOD!


The Lawyer told me I should NOT post my shaky video of one of Frances' orchestra pieces. Why is she always the party pooper? I'm posting it next.
Tonight is karate graduation. Stay tuned for a riveting post.

The Mystery Violinist . . . . . . . . .

is Frances!

The Old Grey Mare.........

Lewie: Mom, you have a lot of gray hairs
Me: Yup, it's true
Lewie: Have you been through a lot of wars?
Me: Ummmmm, no, why?
Lewie: I heard that old people like you have been through a lot of wars.
Me: Hmmmm, interesting.........

Lewie: Mom, did you invent electricity?
Me: No, why would you think that?
Lewie: You're wearing that old plaid shirt like they wore in the old days
Me: No, I'm just wearing an old plaid shirt but don't worry, it's just my jammies.
Lewie: You sure look like a guy who invented electricity.