Jordan is taking “Simply Music” Lessons from piano teacher Susan Montross in Walla Walla, Wa. He has taken lessons for just Two Years. Here is a medley of songs from Jordan and also one from Kyler. Kyler is hoping to start taking some lessons as well.
January 13th, 2008
Star Wars is very popular with Jordan and Kyler. From the “Lego Star Wars Complete Saga” for a Nintendo Wii, to the Lego Star Wars in the boxed sets and the Star Wars figurines.
Jordan now can play the “Star Wars Theme Song”. Jordan is taking “Simply Music” piano Lessons from Susan Montross in Walla Walla, Wa. He has taken lessons for just Two Years.
Add comment January 7th, 2008
Kyler and Dad, went for the opening day at “Ski Bluewood” on Dec, 8 2007. It was a good day of skiing (for an opening day) but only half or so runs were open. They had about 20 inches of snow, not nearly enough for tree skiing or the more difficult black diamond runs, but Dad and now Kyler are die hard skiiers so it was still fun.
Look for us on the Mountain and say hi if your skiing Bluewood too. Here are a few pics from that trip.
Add comment December 22nd, 2007
Jordan and Kyler, show you they made it through the Corn Maze in Walla Walla. On the move they turn and twist through the corn maze which this year (2007) is shaped in puzzle pieces. Most pieces are just outlines of the puzzle but some are cleared where you have to guess which pathway out you need to select.
We hope you enjoy watching them conquer the “Walla Walla Corn Maze“. Don’t watch too close, it might help you if you try the Maze. :-).
1 comment October 6th, 2007
Both of the brothers had lots of fun learning more about gymnastics. They learned about the importance of stretching before vigorous exercise.
We really liked the program for the boys at the M & M Gymnastics center, but we also feel that karate at Premier Martial Arts helped the boys with balance and flexibility prior to the gymnastics. Maybe we can get some more martial art kids to make a special class for those more interested in the XMA entertainment karate style.
Also thanks to “Don’t call me teacher,” Miss Bethany, for making it fun for the Karate Brothers.
Watcht on YouTube – M & M Gymnastics and Karate Brothers
Add comment September 1st, 2007
Wow, it has been pretty busy, not sure how but life just seems that way any more.
We made a trip to North Dakota to see Grandma and Grandpa Krause, hopefully get some pics up soon. But for the most part we have been at home, at work or helping our kids school get ready for the next year. It really is coming up fast.
Well, the Karate Brothers have been spending much of their time at the PMA Summer Camp. The brothers, Jordan and Kyler look forward to it every day. This isn’t just a karate camp, they have many other activities for the kids that involve trips to parks, museums, the library, and local businesses.
Read more about their activities: PMA Summer Camp
Add comment August 5th, 2007
Well, we made it back from the Karate Tournament in Spokane, sponsored by Elite Martial Arts. It was their first tournament, but it went pretty well. My only comment would be that it was a long wait to get some of the trophies. The wait was because they didn’t give trophies after each event, they completed all the divisions (kata, weapons and sparring) for each age group and then presented the trophies. Since Jordan didn’t spar, we had to wait. But over-all it probably did speed up the process of the events.
Again, I am proud of Jordan and how well he was able to perform. 1st in Under Black Belt in Musical Forms. 3rd in his Age group 8-9, Advanced. He did tackle a weapons form this time but he did not place. (he was a bit disappointed though) Below are his three forms combined, he really did improve since the Yakima tournament. He has been training very hard.
Add comment April 30th, 2007
