We have had a couple of busy Saturdays. Last week, Mariana, Isaac, and I had our temporary black belt test. We had to demonstrate our knowledge of all the Taekwondo techniques we have learned in the last two years. We had to do 8 out of the 13 forms, 8 out of the 22 one-step sparring, 8 out of the 22 self defense techniques, and then we had to fight 1 person for one minute, 2 people for another minute, and 3 people for one last minute. Then we had to break boards and bricks, and then remember our Korean terminology. Everyone did pretty well, with a few minor mess-ups. Isaac was really good at sparring 3 opponents. Because she isn't 15 yet, Mariana had to break a board with her knife hand instead of a brick. You can see the board flying to pieces above. For our final black belt test in June we will have to do the same kind of test over again, but our instructor will choose different groups out of the forms and self defense, etc.
Today we moved Isaac's Eagle project ramp and started to install it. It is being used by an older man who lives right on the hillside overlooking the river. The first picture is the view from his house. His driveway is about a 45 degree angle and has a switchback in it, so it was quite a trick to maneuver a truck and trailer full of ramp parts up it. (Luckily another ward member did the driving.) We got about halfway done before we got worn out, so we will have to finish it next Saturday.
We are starting to make our plans for summer vacation. Right now we are considering flying out on July 20 and returning on August 2. We are thinking of driving up to Logan and staying overnight with Grandma and Grandpa Stephens, then going up to Yellowstone for a couple of days. Other than that, we haven't made many plans. Does anyone have any input or suggestions for our visit?
-Newel
2 comments:
I like the idea of Yellowstone!
Wow, your black belt test was a lot harder than James'. He was younger than Marianna, but even the older kids didn't have to do that much.
And it's been so long since he's done it, I don't know how much he has retained.
Your vacation sounds fun. We are planning on doing our Boston trip finally, since it got sidelined by 9-11.
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