Here's looking at you

This is my sorry attempt to make Halloween treats...eyeball donuts. At least they taste good.

8' Grand Champion Trophy

Proud Grandma with Ben and his Grand Champion 8' Trophy from this weekends karate tournament.

Spending too much time on the computer

I was feeling guilty about spending too much time on the computer and not being motivated to exercise more. Here is my latest and greatest attempt to put in my time on that treadmill.
By rigging up a board over the treadmill arms to put the keyboard and mouse on, I am able to play on the computer and burn calories at the same time. The time passes quickly and I really enjoy my time on the treadmill now.

State Champion

Final tournament of the MSKC and Ben has successfully defended his title as Overall Underbelt State Champion. He was first in his division in forms and sparring and second in weapons for the year. At this last tournament he brought home a first in forms and second in weapons and sparring (DQ'd). Another banner year!

Trophy Room

We have now transformed this room into the trophy room. There are still some championship belts, poster and belt promotion certificates to find homes for but most of Ben's awards are situated. There are over 100 awards-trophies, plaques, belts and medals and probably another 20 before the year is done if he keeps up the good work. I am so thrilled with the metal shelving we found at Ikea. That had to be the most difficult of tasks to find what I was looking for.

Try this and see what kind of crazy list you come up with.

Go to Google.com and do a search. Type your first name and the word "needs" after it. Copy and paste (main part) what the top ten things Google says you "need"
Holly needs:
1-obedience to learn how to walk nicely on a leash
2-the loo
3-a Home
4-A Hero
5-voter approval
6-your vote to get organ donation on telly
7-to protect the football better
8-Help
9-Her own TV show
10-to know

Awwwww

Yes, I know I'm not supposed to be on the counter...but look how cute I am.

Tournament Circuit

Ben has been in fine form at his recent karate tournaments. He has brought home 6 first place trophies from the last two tournaments he has entered.
He likes to play with the videos we take by putting them to music and here is a sample from this weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WR1Z7Skx_U&feature=channel_page

My new toy

Here's my new toy. I've always wanted a food dehydrator. They look like fun. So on day 1, I filled it up with apple slices. Day 2, there were no apple slices. Next I tried banana slices. They too are disappearing quickly. I want to attempt some fruit rollup (leather) somethingorother. This dehydrator doesn't come with a special tray for that but I think I can rig something up with either saranwrap or parchment paper to line the trays.

Tim Hortons Contest

Please check out my Tim Hortons contest entry here http://www.everycup.ca/story/the-winning-combination. I would really appreciate you views, comments and ratings.
Thanx to everyone for their support.