We're off to a big start for the kids already this year. Last week, Emalie started her long-awaited karate class. She's part of the entry-level program at 5280 called 'Tiny Tigers'. Nikolas earned his last stripe on his candidate belt. Next level: Black Belt! On this track, Nik will be testing for his black belt in March. I had a little surreal moment the other day as I was reading through Emalie's 'welcome to karate' packet. One of the pages said something like, "believe it or not, one day you WILL be a black belt." I remember reading that same line from that same page five years ago when we signed Nik up for karate. I thought his interest would be a passing phase and I gave it six months top. Here we are five years later and he is almost there. It's just crazy! Even crazier is we're starting the same path with Emalie. It's going to be fun watching Emalie progress through the ranks as it has been to watch Nikolas grow in this discipline. And, the best part is that Nikolas is at the level where he can help assist in the younger class, so Emalie will be right there learning from her big brother each step of the way. That brings a smile to a momma's heart!
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| Shihan, the owner and master of all things 5280, is in the center of this photo. |
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| I'm thinking she just might have that competitive edge.... LOL..... |
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| The 'little ones' observing the 'big ones'. |
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| Emalie receives her very first white belt. |
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I almost put the camera down and missed this last photo. After Emalie received her white belt,
Nikolas said to her, "come give me a hug, Emalie!" So very sweet. |
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Nikolas training in the Leadership class. Our Saturdays just got really busy--
two classes at the same place but three hours apart! |
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| Emalie donning her uniform and belt. She can't wait for her next class. |
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