...try try again! And that's what Nathan and Tim will be doing in November. Trying again.
This past Saturday they took their first Black Belt test in San Jose. They've been preparing for this test for a long time, and were very excited and anxious to get their Black Belts. However, after a very long and rigorous day, neither of them passed the test. In fact, out of the 20 people who tested, only 6 passed...and all 6 were taking the test for the second time.
Anything worth having, takes hard work and determination. And in a way, we are glad that the test is hard! So, they will get their second opportunity in November. Thanks to those of you who prayed for them! :o)
I ran across this link today - Cookin Stuff - from a store that I used to work at when I was in high school and college! This particular branch is the only one open now, but there used to be two stores owned and operated by the same family that still owns this branch. It's an all inclusive cookware store...their motto? "If we don't have it, you don't need it!"
They now have online ordering, so if you're ever in need of some cooking gadget that you can't find anywhere, chances are, Cookin Stuff may have it!
I worked for Cookin Stuff for 4 or 5 years, and still keep in touch with many of the friends I met while working there!
The last two days have been busy. First of all, I've been painting our kitchen! Last night I did the ceiling and today the walls. The color is called 'honey' but it's sort of a warm, dijon mustard color. It looks nice, and the ceiling is white.
I like to paint. It's a lot of work, especially the prep work, but it's a satisfying task b/c you can see the change immediately! And, this was one of the things on my summer "to do list" so I'm glad to actually get it done!
Lizzy has been sick today too, with the stomach flu. She came down with that last night, and was sick all day. She was better tonight, but very lethargic. She has to miss her swimming lesson today, which was a bummer. Maybe she'll feel better to go tomorrow.
Nothing much else is new, other than Nathan and Tim gearing up for their Black Belt test this Saturday!
Have a good Wednesday!
Yes, it's cooler today!! Finally we have our windows open and it's not even 90 degrees yet at noon!
We had a good week, with swimming lessons for Dan and Lizzy (they are doing great!) and various other activities. Dan is learning how to swim different strokes in his class. He's particularly good at the 'butterfly' stroke and accompanying dolphin kick. Lizzy is learning freestyle stroke, glides and how to float on her tummy and back. They are both enjoying their lessons, and then promptly come home and spend the rest of the day in our pool. :)
Today is a quiet, stay at home day. I have had too few of those lately. We don't have any plans for tonight either, which is a nice treat. We're going to stay in, eat pizza with the kids and watch a movie. Sounds good!
By the way, today is 7/11...and 7-11 stores are giving away FREE 7.11oz Slurpees!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Yep, it's hot. Yesterday on our van thermometer we actually saw 114 degrees!!! I heard that it's supposed to be even hotter today, but I can't imagine how that could be!
Nothing much is new...Dan and Lizzy are taking swimming lessons; they are enjoying that. Dan is in one of the more advanced classes and is learning how to actually swim laps! Yesterday I watched him 'dolphin kick' all the way across the pool! Lizzy is finally comfortable enough in the water to do whatever is asked of her. I think having our own little pool has helped them both. And they spent several hours in our pool yesterday afternoon to stay cool!
Monday night we went to the A's game. Started out rather pathetic, but ended well...they won 4-3! It was cooler in Oakland too, although when we were driving home at 10pm it was still 90 degrees outside! In the pictures above, you can see how excited Lizzy was at the end of the game. She almost fell asleep!
Today is another busy day, with Bible study, swimming lessons, gymnastics and prayer meeting! Hope everyone stays cool!!
I've been tagged by Jessica and William! Here ya go!
1. What did you do 10 years ago?
I was probably nursing or changing a diaper! 10 years ago Dan was 6 weeks old!
2. Five items on your to-do list today?
1. Put away laundry
2. Go to the park and enjoy the holiday!
3. Sort through old clothes
4. Upload a bunch of pictures
5. Put away some boxes in the garage
3. Snacks that you enjoy?
1. watermelon
2. jelly beans
3. cheese
4. pretzels
5. peaches
4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?
1. pay off our house and my parents' house
2. set up college scholarships for underprivileged kids
3. support a missionary or two
4. go on an 'around the world' cruise
5. give some money to the pregnancy centers
5. Places that you would live?
1. near the ocean, somewhere like Capitola or Morro Bay
2. some small town, in the mid-west
3. Europe might be fun
4. I like it in Brentwood!
6. Do you have any hobbies?
1. scrapbooking
2. reading
3. walking
4. internet surfing
7. Name a pet peeve:
1. people who talk about themselves all the time
2. that horrid noise when someone scrapes a chalkboard!
3. when my kids leave their shoes all over the place
4. when I can't find something
I TAG....STEF and TRISH
