Our Little Dragon Black Belt

Andrew and Sensei Sarah

If has been a few months since we moved from America’s Best Defense Mansfield to ABD North Attleboro. Andrew has progressed along and has just earned his Little Dragons black belt. We were a little behind because of the Summer where we all took time off of things including Karate. So, when we got back Andrew was behind in his earning stripes to move to his next belt. He did not have enough to graduate in Mansfield and so when we moved to North he had to keep going and earning stripes. He graduated with four stripes. Actually 5 because he had earned two before coming to North and one fell off his belt. So, he was ready.

While his discipline still has a bit to be desired he continues to work on karate and enjoy it. He was very happy to earn this belt. We are so proud of what he has accomplished. He will move on to Karate Kids now and will come in at an Orange belt, I think. I also think that the extra time for him to work more on his slef discipline, but his constant “flossing” tells me otherwise. More will be expected of him from the new class, too.

Andrew and Sensei Wilson

Karate has been a great thing for Andrew. He continues to improve with each passing class. We look forward to see where he will go with it.

Have a Legendary Stay in Branson at the Stone Castle Hotel & Convention Center

Stone Castle in the Morning

When I visited Branson, MO back in early November I had the opportunity to stay at the Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center. The stay here was covered by the hotel and opinions of the hotel are my own. You may now know this about me but I am a HUGE fan of the legend of King Arthur. I have read every book series I can find about King Arthur from historical fiction to an alternate retelling of the legend, to television and movies. Anything with Arthurian Legend is something I want to absorb and enjoy. At the Stone Castle there is a theme of a real castle and King Arthur all throughout and there is much more to come.

In fact, this December through February when the hotel is closed it will get all new siding, in a new color to make it look even more like a castle, new windows, carpet, doors and a whole new look. The next time I go back I won’t even recognize the place. I will be going back and the Stone Castle Hotel is the only place I would consider staying because of the wonderful experience I had. Let me tell you a bit about it. Continue reading Have a Legendary Stay in Branson at the Stone Castle Hotel & Convention Center