Graduation to ORANGE BELT

Hi Everyone!
Sunday was graduation time again at Champion Karate.
I have been practicing my "FORM" and was ready to move from GOLD belt to ORANGE.
To successfully graduate I needed to attend all my classes, earn "8" stripes and demonstrate my FORM in front of my instructors and classmates.
I did great and earned my ORANGE Belt.
I also received special recognition for my commitment and attitude over the past 8 weeks - "Student of the Testing Cycle."
For graduation, Champion Karate does a huge BBQ with great food. It is fun and I get to hang out with family and friends afterwards and celebrate!
I started classes yesterday for my Purple belt!
That is all for now, bye bye!

First Day of School

My first day of school is now over; actually my first week of school is almost over (since my Dad is late in helping me get my blog up-to-date and posted).
It was a great day and I am in a brand new grade - 1st Grade.
My teacher's name is Mrs. Downs and I like her because she rewards us with candy!
I have lots of friends in my class like Caroline, Zach and Ohmie.
The best part of school is going to the p.e. (physical education) playground! It's like going to a big kid playground.
I have to wear school uniforms this year which is not so bad. My Mom drives me each day and I get dropped off. My class is so far away but I get help and I'm starting to find my own way.
That is all I have to say about school for now!

My New Pet Snake

"The Ball Python"

Hi Everyone!

Today I got my first pet - a Ball Python.
I'm still trying to name him (I think it's a he?)
He is very friendly and calm and I like to hold him.
Mom and Dad set up a huge cage in my room which is really neat.

He will eat frozen mice and will grow to be pretty big, about 4 feet long.
The cage he is in has a lock so our cat can't get in and eat him.

I look forward to sharing more about my new pet.

Baden