Jake Tae Kwon Do Belt Test and some BBall pics

So Jake just had his Yellow Belt Test this past week and passed!  That means he moves up to Orange Belt at the Belt Ceremony this week.

I was nervous because he had been sick with swine flu all week and I didn't know if he would be well enough or have the energy, but he did a great job!

Here is a short video of him doing his blocking test. 







And the next day he had a basketball game.  Jake has been improving so much this year and was the defensive player of the game for his team this week because of his awesome rebounding!  He had 5 or 6 rebounds total!

The huddle.

Jake and his buddy Cole get fired up.

Jake takes the 1/2 time free throw.  I just loved his "follow through."

Jake Update

Jake went back to the doc and got his long-awaited cast this morning.  He was very excited that they had the camouflage color he wanted.  Even though he won't be back at school for 2 more weeks, he has tons of signatures already!

We found out from this doc that he has buckle fracture.  The bone is not broken through and not displaced so they want him in a cast for 3 weeks.  We then go back for another x-ray to check on his progress and if it looks good, then he has 1 week in a splint.  That is pretty quick!

And I guess in keeping with the camo theme, this was the letter he wrote to send to Mark (my cousin Kelli's husband who is serving in Afghanistan).  He has been watching everything on the Military channel lately and loves learning about all the weapons.  He is so proud that his "cousin" (as he says) is serving our country and that he flies an Apache helicopter.

It Finally Happened...

Well, honestly, I have to admit I am SHOCKED it took 8 1/2 years, but Jake finally did it. 

Yep, he broke his wrist this afternoon. 

Yes, it involves his new bunk bed, but probably would have happened on the old one.  No, it doesn't involve crazy, irresponsible behavior, shockingly.  It was just an unlucky accident.

Jake was leaning over the side to look at our neighbor MaryAnn below and lost his balance and slid forward off the bed. I guess I should say a prayer of thanks that it was just a wrist and nothing more serious.  The urgent care doc said it is the most common injury they see at this age and is pretty minor.  We are going to the orthopedist as soon as one will see us.  We'll see about the upcoming basketball season and Tae Kwon Do.  We may have to take a little time off.

Jake shows off his splint.  Trust me, it took us 2 full hours to get to this point.  He collapsed into bed exhausted at 8:30 tonight.  It was a tough afternoon.

Way to go, Jake!

Since Jake wasn't playing a sport this fall, we decided we would try Tae Kwon Do and see how he liked it. 

Well, it only took 1 time for him to LOVE it!  He is so excited to go everyday and he works so hard in class and has gotten so good.  Here is a pic of him with his 3 stripes on his white belt.  They are for blocking, kicking and form ( a long 20 step deal that he had to memorize and execute).  Huge accomplishments!

At the end of October they test the kids to move to the next level, so maybe in a month you will see a pic of him with a yellow belt on!

Jake's 8th Birthday!

I can't believe how time flies! This past weekend was Jake's 8th birthday! Yes, I said 8th! How can that be?????

Anyway, we had a small family deal on Sunday, his actual birthdate, and then we took some friends to Splashtown on the 6th to celebrate. I will post those pics when I get them back from the actual photo developer! Ha!



Josh and Owen get in on the present opening by handing Jake gifts.

Jake shows off his Rocket Shot fishing rod.

And his model helicopter, an Apache just like his cousin Mark is flying in Afghanistan right now. Thanks Auntie Karen, Uncle Steve and Kelli!

Courtney and Jill enjoy all the activity.

Jake can't stop playing his new DSi long enough to sing Happy Birthday. Actually he was taking a picture of the cake!

Pausing to blow out candles!

1/3 of the party, me, Jill, Meemaw, PawPaw and Jake taking our picture.

Owen, Courtney, me, Jill, Justin.

Jake, Anthony, Kiki, Josh and Grandeb.

BUGZ!

The Second Grade at Rummel Creek had their play BUGZ! tonight. Every student was a different bug and Jake was a caterpillar. He thought his was a pretty good role because he got to roll across the stage on a scooterboard! What could be cooler for a 7 year old boy!


Needless to say, we probably don't have a future thespian on our hands, but I have to say that after some initial shyness he got better and really participated by the time the song was about 1/2 way through.


Sorry for the bad pics, but it was a large, poorly lit cafeteria and I didn't get the best seats. I think some parents had gotten there pretty darn early to get the front row. We were 10 minutes early (from the kids arrival time and 40 minutes from the start time) and were 2/3 of the way back.

Jake at the end of his song holding up the butterfly.

Jake singing and dancing his little heart out in his group's song.





Jake scooterboarding across stage.





Jake and his fellow caterpillars saying their lines.





Jake and other bugs waiting for their turn.

Our neighbor Mary Ann the Ladybug.

Jake the Caterpillar.

Jake Rides the Mechanical Bull at the Rodeo!

Jake decided he was ready to take on the bull this year and here is the result. He had a really great time and wanted to go again and again.

Jake's Square Dancing

Josh, Jill and I went up to Jake's school today to watch the 2nd grade square dance. It was fun and Jake did a great job.


Jake the bandito!



Jake allemande left's with his corner.



Jake promenades his partner.




Jake and his partner Kelsey.

More Basketball

Basketball Update

Jake's team had their 4th game this weekend. Unfortunately, they did not win, again, so they are winless on the year, but they have improved immeasurably since the season started.

Jake made his 1st point of the year this weekend. He was very proud and excited and was even given a special recognition by his coach. Though, in my opinion he is unsurpassed at defense. His player never touches the ball. The 2 pics below will demonstrate how he "blankets" his man on defense. The poor kid can hardly move.

Jake hoping to catch a pass from a teammate.

Pinewood Derby Day

Today was the big Pack 525 Pinewood Derby day!

Jake and Josh are excited to see the races.

Jake and his friends relax waiting for the next race.

Jake and his buds get ready to watch the races.



The cars are lined up to go. Guess which one is Jake's! (Hint - he loves LEGOs and refuses to build a 'race car' like everyone else because it is too plain!)




And after mom had just hoped to not finish last (isn't that what all moms hope for?), Jake came away with 4th place! He won several races and had an excellent showing. Yes, mom and dad are trying to figure out what made that darn clunky thing so darn fast so we can replicate it for next year!

Basketball!

Jake had his 3rd ever Basketball game this morning. His team almost won.

Jake is really starting to get the hang of the game and seems to be enjoying his time on the court.

Cub Scout Jake

I wanted to post this picture of Jake the Wolf Cub because I think it is so darn cute!

Justin took the boys to the Houston Aeros hockey game tonight for Cub Scout night and Jake got all dressed up. A fun time was had by all!

All dressed up

This adorable outfit was lent to us by our friend Becky. To be honest I wasn't so hot on the bonnet until I put it on her and man is it cute!






Jake never wants to be too far away from Jill. He insisted on taking a picture with her this morning.