The results are in!

We returned last night from the Taekwondo Jr. Olympics in Detroit. Gabbie had a very tough division with 15 other girls. She was the youngest at 13 and the rest were 15-17 years old. Needless to say, she was VERY nervous as evidenced by this photo and I wanted to run out on the field and tell her it would be ok!

About half the girls were third degree black belts and have a few years experience and medals under those belts! Even though she lost the fight 8-5, it was an incredible showing for her first year in this division and we are very proud of her courage and athletic ability. She even got a headkick in on the girl 30 seconds into the fight which scored her 2 points. I've included the short clip below, in slow motion for your viewing pleasure! Never thought I'd get so excited about seeing my daughter kick another girl in the head!

Corbin competed in forms the same day against 21
other 10-11 year old blue belts. He's come a long way since finishing 35 out of 36 two years ago in Atlanta. I'll always remember his positive attitude when he told me, "At least I didn't finish last"! Buddy, you didn't have to worry about that this year...

Corbin and Master Kim showing off the medal!The next day he sparred in the 10-11 blue belt, 66 pounds and under division. Unfortunately he lost, but only 5-3 and has improved miles since last year!

"I learned to win by learning to lose - that means not being afraid of losing"

Almost 10 and Celebrating with Friends!

Our little boy is hitting the 2 digit numbers on July 6th. Ten years have passed so quickly! He's brought an unending supply of laughter and love to our family.

He had a HUGE birthday celebration last Saturday at Fred's office with about 30 of his closest friends from school, the neighborhood and taekwondo.

The girls stick together and scream all the way down!

Fred is ALWAYS in the middle of the fun!

Corbin trying to reel in the big one.

Jonathan, Mati and Gio

A Boy and His Dog

Pleasure Doing Business in Vegas!

Is this man really working? I know the "ladies" are!

Where's Waldo?

I'm home (again) while my husband is off (again) to some exciting destination.
Granted, he is entertaining a client, thereby "working" and thereby enhancing our income. I take some comfort in knowing he will be mildly miserable since the high temperature will be 108 degrees today at his location!
I am quite sure if I had accompanied him on this trip, our income would have taken a significant hit...anyone know where he is?