He did it!!!!

 

We got a text this afternoon that the results came in early and we were going to have to report to the studio today.  We decided to take off a day because we needed some family time.  But were excited to hear the news.  The news came early.  All of the testers passed their tests.  The other two kids from before were awarded during the first class session. 

Braxton, Michael and Kanaan are buddies and have now advanced together.

 

 

Braxton getting his last lecture as an average Tae Kwon Do student.

 

 

The coveted Jr. Black belt.  He now has to learn to tie the new belt as it is different from the others.  Master Song had each of the children's names embroidered on their belts in both Korean and English. 

 

 

 

We are so proud of this young man.  He set out to accomplish the goal of earning his Jr. Black Belt and succeeded!!!!  He is so amazing and motivated to work for what he wants.  He will go far one day I don't doubt that.

 

 

Adding his name to the Belt Hall Of Fame

 

 

 

 

Being introduced as the newest Jr. Black Belts.  We are so proud of you bud!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas 2013

 

 

Our last Christmas in Korea.

 

Branch Christmas Party and a visit from Santa.

 

We have Joseph and a Wise Man.  This is our entire branch Primary minus about 5 kids along with one of my nursery kids wanting to join in.

We had a great time!

 

 

Our cute little Korean Tree. 

 

 

The goods Santa left.

 

 

Just what he asked for.  He can't wait to start to put it together.

 

This has already been used on his brother and each of the family members quite a few times already.  The Lie Detector Kit is definitely is an item that we will now have to watch ourselves with, along with the kid on the loose trying to determine who is telling the lie.

 

 

The boy's piano teacher took special classes to write the boys names in Korean with beautiful calligraphy.  They were the only students that get an extra gift, she must really love these two boys.

 

 

What a great kid.  He knows exactly what I like.  He smelled the wax melts to find the perfect ones that mom likes. 

 

 

Braxton decided that he was going to go shopping on his own this year.  So he went into the store on his own and decided what each member of the family would enjoy.  They know us so well. 

 

We have some great boys and we have been so blessed this year.  We feel so fortunate in every way and have truly had so many amazing experiences while we have been here. We love Korea and feel more safe here than we felt in the states. But we are very excited to start our new journey.    

Merry Christmas!