RECYCLE!!

So, some of you know that Blaine started a recycle business to help earn money for karate. (we stole the idea from the marocchi's) we wanted him to start learning the value of money/saving/tithing....and also, karate was a little more money then what fit in our budget, so we needed to find a way to make some extra cash! we have been collecting for about 3 weeks and we thought we would take in our first load to the recycle center. we loaded up the car, which was jammed packed, and i thought for sure this kid would make out with a bunch of money.....NOT SO MUCH! after all our hard work and efforts, we ened up with a whopping $23.70!!! are you kidding me?! well, blaine was really excited, and this just means we have to work even harder to earn the extra money we need! oh well, we will keep working! :)

the car fully loaded..this is just the trunk, the front seats were also full!
blaine with his first cash pay out! what a happy kid! :)

our KARATE KID!!

We offically signed Blaine up for karate, and it is just about the cutest thing you have ever seen. we goes twice a week and is really liking it. he impressed his teacher so much that he already recieved a stripe on his belt after the third lesson...that's really good! he is learing how to block, punch and kick, also a little self defense. we will keep you updated on his rank graduations...we think he is going to so very well!

in full uniform
this is the "ready stance" showing that he is ready for his lesson!
this is how they show respect in karate...the always bow! it is also how they say hello and good-bye!