Karate

Dexton was finally able to pass off his T1 routine at karate and earn his yellow belt!  He has been looking forward to this for weeks.  Every week he goes he earns a tip.  Once they have earned eight tips they are then able to pass off a routine and earn a belt.  This was Dexton's first time since he began taking lesson's to pass off a routine.  He practiced for a few day's before and just before Christmas break he was able to pass it off!  I wasn't sure what he was more excited about, passing off his yellow belt or the fact Christmas was just days away!  He did great!

Video of Dexton doing his routine:



Video of Dexton receiving his yellow belt:

Merry Christmas

I hope all of you are enjoying this wonderful holiday season!  This year my heart has been full of gratitude.  I have so many wonderful blessings to be grateful for.  I have a wonderful and healthy family and they are my choicest blessings.  I try each day to look for the good in my children.  Some days are easier than others.  I feel so blessed to have them in my life and I am really trying to enjoy every day with them.  I love my husband dearly and I am so grateful for all he does to provide for our family.  He has been working very hard over the last two years to get his company off the ground.  In-spite of the economy he is prevailing and doing very well.  I know our Heavenly Father has blessed us immensely.  My testimony of the blessings of paying tithing has been enriched.  I know that when we put our trust in the Lord and do what he asks of us "all thing shall work out for thy good."  I love you all and wish you a Merry Christmas!