Karate Kids

10_karatekids
Originally uploaded by wendoes

Clive and Angel are back in Dominica, with their new son Asher, for a month-long visit.

To celebrate Clive's Birthday, they had a Halloween Party... It's the first time we've celebrated Halloween in quite a while!

Meanwhile, Simon was in Las Vegas so he couldn't join our Dojo ;-)

More fun photos on Flickr ....

Yellow Belt Ceremony

Andrew's first Grading with Purple Dragon Don Jitsu Ryu was held on Saturday, May 3rd. There were more than 40 students who graded and all passed!

The Belt Changing Ceremony was held at the Dojo last Thursday. Here is Andrew receiving his Yellow Belt from Instructor.



See more photos of the Grading & Seminar here on Flickr....

Meet Tashi Cassiopiea Nutella Kody

Andrew has a dog of his own!
And lots of new responsibilities to go with it. So far, so good, but it's only day two. And Nemo is quite as enthusiastic as the rest of us... yet.

A Triangle Poem (Long 'A')

I
am
alive
today.
We get our
Pay day.
I like to be in shade.
I live life this way.
I adore eating cake.

Andrew Walsh
Grade 3

Dominica Carnival 2008

Dominica Carnival 2008
Originally uploaded by wendoes

Carnival Monday, February 4th, 2008
Roseau

Costume Parade...
You can see my Carnival photos here on Flickr.

Impressionist Sensay

Impressionist Sensay
Originally uploaded by wendoes

It's Carnival time in Dominica once again!

This "Impressionaist Sensay" was taken during the Opening Parade in January.

Christmas Time

This year, we were visited by a very large Christmas Elf...

He came just in time to decorate our tree...

And to celebrate Grandma Ann's Birthday!

On the Field

On the Field
Originally uploaded by wendoes

Here is Andrew in the line-up on field during the Stadium Opening Ceremony (see post below). After the kids formed the honour guard for arriving dignitaries, they ran out onto the field and stood at attention.