My Champions

Well, last weekend was supposed to be my very first karate tournament held in Palm Springs, CA. In reality, I got sick with a crazy cough and it became a Daddy-Son event. Nevertheless, I am proud (very proud) to announce that Jonah received a gold medal for participation for a Regional Championship match in both Kata and Weapons (bow staff), the latter of which he had only learned 3 weeks prior. And Jase earned two 2nd place trophies in both Kata and Kumate (sparring). I wish I could have been there to witness it in person--way to go guys! Ash and I are SO proud of you both!!!!

On another note, if you're wondering why Jonah has a HUGE bandage on his forehead...wonder no more. A few weeks ago, we noticed a blister-like thing on his forehead and had it removed. The dermatologist did a biopsy and it turned out to be an irregular mole. When the biopsy was done, they didn't remove all of the irregular cells from his skin so I took him to a specialist (plastic surgeon) this morning to have all the cells completely removed. For the next 3 weeks we have to keep a wet/dry bandage on his forehead, ripping it off to make it bleed twice a day. We experienced the first of these joyous occurrances this evening and, let me tell you, it was not fun. But nothing Motrin and chocolate can't smooth out :) Once the skin has healed initially, it will take about a year for it to turn from pink to white. But Jonah was such a trooper and has been wearing his most brave face all day today.