Sunday, July 27, 2008

Denver-san the Yellow Belt

This blog is being posted to let the world know that after completing months of intense training Denver Dalpias was granted the 9th Kyu of Yellow belt of Karate on the 24th Day of July in 2008:


In case you don't believe us, here is his signed and stamped Yellow Belt certificate (posted with Denver's permission, of course).




Footage of Part of the Testing





Footage of the Award Ceremony



Denver and His Sensai




Things got a little crazy at the big celebration bash at our house afterwards.





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Since the rest of this blog posting was dedicated solely to the great accomplishments of our first-born son, Holly felt that it was warranted to include a picture of our daughter and her latest fashion accesories:

Crazy Hair and Red Rubber Boots

You may not have seen these yet on the fashion runways in Paris, but these red rubber boots have taken over the fashion scene at our residence. McCall now wears these boots EVERYWHERE. These boots were made for walking and that's just what they'll do. These boots were made for walking and they're going to walk all over you.


12 comments:

Ashley Springer said...

Way 2 go Denver!!! Our family is soooo happy 4 u!!! Hope u r having a fun time in Japan!!! WE love u guys and miss u!!!

Daisy Chick said...

Congratulations to Denver what a great accomplishment. We loved the picture of McCall in her boots. Gracie has a pair as well only blue with red cherries, she wears them all the time too, last year we took them with us to Loll and they were awesome. Thanks for sharing. We love reading your blog.

Lauren said...

congrats Denver! we are so proud of you!! Way to go! when you get back lets have a duel!

Jay & Pat said...

We are really proud of you, Denver! What a great activity to be involved with.

McCall with an independent mind of her own. Now, she couldn't have possibly got that from her mother?

Brittany said...

Thats awesome Denver!! And McCall you look lovely...Red boots and all!

Jodi B. said...

Denver-san, it was so much fun to see your sweet karate skills. Do you think that you will learn how to use num chucks? Girls would think that was really cool. McCall - you're a stylin gal!

moaspen said...

I LOVE his scream at the end of his testing video. I'll make sure never to cross Denver since he can now kick my butt with a certificate to prove it. The 2nd video said it wasn't available to be watched. I saw McCall in her red boots when I saw her today, she looks even better in them in person!

Breanne Grover said...

Congrats to Denver and McCall. I enjoy your posts. They are the right blend of info, humor, and photos.

Heather said...

Good job Denver!!! Next time I see you you'll have to teach me some of your karate moves! I loved watching the video clip of the test to become a yellow belt. You did an awesome job. Cute boots McCall.

FamiliesareForever said...

Congratulations Denver! What a neat thing! I have always wanted to do that! Hope you are having fun over there!

~Malisa (Dalpias) Twelves

Casey * Haley * Avery * Owen said...

Great job Denver... glad to know not to mess with him in the future. We love the pictures of your cute family. McCall is such a doll and looks just like you Holly. We love checking in on you guys and wish we could come and visit you in Japan! Take Care!

Jean Smith said...

holly...you KNOW i appreciate this post! oh my gosh...get her over here so i can take pictures of her with whole ensemble...from the hair to the dress to the boots...i am in LOVE with it all!!!! she is so dang cute...