Wishing everyone a good Labor Day, the last big summer break before we head into the busy fall season. This adorable picture and caption of 8 week old Hana comes courtesy of blue belt Chong Ho (pictured directly below her) and yellow belt Chun-Soon. Much congratulations to the proud papa and mama!
Speaking of babies, I managed to snap this photo of sunbai red belt Shawn with his first child, Naila in July at one of the seminars. Looking forward to seeing Naila and Hana in class in 5 years!
In other "labor day" news; I'd like to congratulate black belt Julie C who is expecting a child due on New Year's Eve 2011. Julie who goes by Jade now, is one of those students who've been with Sabumnim since she was a teenager in the mid 90's. For those who did not know her, she is a rare treasure indeed. Always ready with a smile, totally generous and compassionate; on the mat she turned into a tiger who sparred with the ferocity of a samurai from the olden days. Sadly, Jade doesn't live here anymore, if you ever visit Hawaii, make sure you look her up. Jade's brother Ted, is a red belt at the school so we are lucky to have one of the family still around. Good luck Jade on the impending birth of the little warrior!