A new Black Belt in the House

Jacob, Mr. Scott White and Jennie

Jacob and Jennie had testing at Tae Kwon Do tonight. Jennie tested for her decided black belt (one belt below Black Belt) , and Jacob tested for his 1st degree Black Belt. Check out the clip

They both did AWESOME!

This is about as mean as Jennie can look.

Mr. White was very proud of Jacob.

Going for the board break with a front kick.

Intense!

That board doesn't stand a chance!

Nice and high.

Jennie received her decided black belt, the final color belt before her 1st degree Black Belt. She is scheduled to test in February.

Jacob received his 1st degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. Now his training can truly begin.

A HUGE amount of the credit goes to Ann, who has taken the kids to Tae Kwon Do, twice a week, for almost 4 YEARS! She has been their biggest cheerleader and off the mat coach.

I am very proud of my entire family.

Lavender Blue - Jennie Dances at the Fall Festival

Braving temperatures in the high 40's, Jennie danced at the Palmdale Fall festival on Sunday.

Preparing..

Toes pointed...

All together now.

Smiles for miles.

Our tiny dancer.

For your viewing pleasure...Lavander Blue.

Lombardi Ranch - It's Pumpkin Time!

We made our annual trek to Lombardi Ranch to get pumpkins today. Although it was kinda cold, the sun was out and the kids, as always, had a great time.

The sunflowers were HUGE this year!

Jennie grabs her first pumpkin.

Jacob suverys the situation before making his selection.

Sometimes, it takes a team effort.

Strike a pose!


Graceful little thing, isn't she?


Sitting with this year's haul.


Sometimes, they can both be charming...at the same time!

Jennie gets a Hit

The family went to Mulligan's on Friday night, and Jennie stepped into the batting cages for the first time.  Check out the reuslts (sorry for the shaky camera work - I used my cel phone)

Nice!