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September 22, 2014

Black belt...and baby!

 The karate black belt test is comprised of many different aspects (written exam, physical test, history questions, speech, kata, making a kicking routine). 
Hannah has been taking classes here for 7 years now (she started when she was 6 years old).  She's been preparing for the past month, by doing 100 jumping jacks, 50 sit-ups and 25 push-ups daily.  She wrote a speech that she had to give (without reading from the paper, which was hard) to the group on Saturday. 
All done, it was almost 4 hours...but we enjoyed watching everyone being tested, seeing their weaknesses (yes, a few emotional moments) and (MANY) strengths.  It was beautiful.  Thank you to Sensei Scott and everyone else in the dojo who has helped Hannah in this journey. ♥
Also, Sunday (just yesterday) we got really wonderful news!  At 3:11am my sister gave birth to a baby boy!  Her husband delivered the baby at home, as everything happened pretty quickly. 
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6 comments:

  1. elizabethSeptember 22, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    how wonderful about the black belt! what an achievement! :)

    So exciting about M. and the baby!!! Can't wait to DV meet him :) <3

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  2. GretchenJoannaSeptember 22, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Congratulations, Auntie!
    I think it's great that Hannah has had the opportunity to learn such discipline and be in great physical shape.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 22, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Hi there! Drop me a note at jennifer s bliss at gmail - no spaces - you are the winner of the Apple Flavor!!!! Congrats!

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  4. ApseedSeptember 26, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    Black belt!!! Wow!!! Congratulations!
    And best wishes to little baby boy!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Way to go Hannah!!Congratulations!I know how difficult the black belt test can be-you should be very proud of yourself.

    The JeromskyFamily

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  6. Michelle M.October 3, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Congratulations to Hannah and your sister! Many years!

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