March 2011

March was a busy month around here. Jenna lost her first tooth. Derek built box gardens, and planted a garden. Jared turned four (more about that in another post). And finally, Kevin tested for his yellow belt in karate. We also managed to squeeze in a trip to some local botanical gardens. Unfortunately, it was unusually cold that day, so it wasn't as nice as it could have been. I have to say though, North Carolina has amazing springs. The colors are unbelievable. I wish I had taken more pictures.

Jenna with her first lost tooth. She lost her second tooth shortly after this.


Jared has been very into legos lately. Here is an airplane that he built.


Derek and Jared working on installing the boxes for the box gardens


Derek found a free botanical garden close to our house, so we went to check it out one Saturday. It's a cool little garden area. Unfortunately, it was really cold the day we went, which means we took almost no pictures. The only pictures we took were in the zen garden area.

Jenna overlooking the zen river


Jared contemplating a swim in the zen river


Kevin


Jenna


Kevin started taking karate at the beginning of March. The first two belts can be achieved quickly, so at the end of March he tested for his yellow belt. He is really enjoying karate, which is good because he is committed for a year. :)

Kevin testing for his yellow belt


Kevin's instructor tying the yellow belt on him.


Kevin and Shihon


After a student tests, the other students congratulate him or her


Good job Kevin! We are very proud of you.