Joey's New Belt and Houston

Joey tested for his camoflouge belt last Thursday and he did awesome!

He succeeded in getting his new belt and now he and Jon will be in the same class again, Jon is moving to the Juniors level even though he is still a bit young.

Does he look excited or what?!
Doing an awesome job with his bo staff.

A little one step or self defense action. (I can not remember which this is a picture of.)

Joey being congratulated by Mr. Pechacek the owner of the studio and a 6th degree Black Belt.

Posing with his new belt and that is his teacher Mr. Caranza who just happened to walk right behind Joey as I took the picture.

Then we took off and headed to Houston. We had to stop for a treat, which Arabella made the most of.

We visited with Grandpa Rabner on Friday morning while he was there with his mother for a few days. Then, we headed to our friends the Larsen's for a great visit.

Friday we ate lunch, the kids played with toys, then they played in the water in the backyard. I did not get pictures, I know...loser.

Saturday, we went to Toy Story 3, had a great lunch at Red Robin and then we went to these fountains at an outdoor mall near their house. The kids loved it.

Jon was waiting and waiting and sure enough it got him right in the face.

One of the few shots of Joey because he did not stop moving while we were there. You can also see all of the Larsen's except Jack. They are the greatest of friends.

Jack and Jon are waiting, waiting, waiting...

quick try and catch it!

I know you are all saying oh, how cute because yes, she is!

I obviously did not have control of the camera the whole time. Peter loved this profile shot of me, so this one is for you sweetie.

Jack started marching around this concrete boundary of a flower bed and Arabella wanted to try it out too. She loved it because I think she felt so big.

Ice cream cones that afternoon before we left for home. Jon did an impressive job of making it a full body experience.

And again, loving ice cream!

Proof of just how hard Joey played! He appears to have a few remnants of ice cream on his face too.

We loved our time with our friends. You guys are the best and we are so glad you live the same state. May this be the first of many visits.