Karate Kid

Miles had his first trial lesson at Team Hurricane Martial Arts here in Greer. It's far more intense than the academy he was attending off and on a few years back for a month or two in Sumter. This academy is very focused and seems to be a great place. I got a little work out as a participant as well. They were very impressed with my push-up form and sit-ups. Of course, Miles chimes up that I was in the Army. He's proud! It will be a challenge for him but we hope it will give him a chance to focus, set goals, improve his core strength and improve his posture. The whole family is going for the 2nd trial lesson on Friday. Of course, Dylan wants to get in on the action!

Tricia is doing much better today and is smiling and eating, two things she found hard this weekend. Glad to have her back, we all are.

We also registered Dylan for Spring baseball today. Miles is going to focus on karate and piano lessons. Dylan and I setup an automatic back stop net yesterday and got some batting practice in the back yard. We need to get his glove soon and start getting it worn in for the season.

This is a big week for us, we are hosting our Life Group (about 6-7 couples) that meet weekly. Tricia is so excited to have folks over and we have really bonded with this group and look forward to having everyone over. Tricia always loves to have folks over. I think it's a great way to motivate everyone to keep the house clean. I am hoping we can do it more often.

I also spent some time watching Clemson lose to Miami in hoops yesterday. Miami hit 3 three pointers (same guy who had been cold the whole game) in the last few minutes and Clemson went cold. They lost a tough game 75-72. We have Boston College next Saturday. We also may have to be with Trevor Booker who suffered a nasty high ankle sprain in the 1st half yesterday. I hope it's not as bad as it looked or it could be tough going for the rest of the ACC stretch. Booker is da man and we need him offensively and defensively. More on that later as the reports come out.

I am in the middle of a book on the Iraq war called Fiasco by a Washington Post military reporter. It's a good solid info book with a political and military depth that I find fascinating. I am now in the first part of the invasion, he spends a great deal on the pre-war politics and intelligence manipulation. If you are into military history or ever wonder just how we got ourselves into that mess, it's recommended.

See ya!