Happy 4th of July

The 4th of July was an exciting and amazing day. It started off with morning coffee and spending time with Heide and Christopher, then at noon we had an awesome karate class with Matt, Marcus and Samantha Van Horn.  Afterwards we prepared to go to Dr. John Lee's annual 4th of July bash on the river.

The cookout was, as usual, filled with an overabundance of international foods and it was a lively fun filled time with great people including Grandmasters and Masters and Mataw Guru Luelle Lledo, Sifu Mel Roberts, Master Allan Cheung, Master Sabato Trent, Sifu Joy and Sensei Elisa Greene and other excellent martial artists and Dr. Lee's wonderful family. Everyone was having fun on the river with canoe jousting, speed boat runs and getting rides on the Waverunner.  Heide Clouse had a wonderful time going full throttle for the first time in her life (what a rush!), she can't wait to do this again as soon as possible.

Dr. Lee started off karaoke and it was definitely a great party with great people.
 

Then, after 4 hours of food and fun Heide and I went to see Tom, Lisa, Lizzie, and Charlie Hybiske.   Tom's parents were visiting from Massachusetts, so we decided to start a bonfire while Heide, Lisa, Lizzie and Charlie were enjoying themselves in the pool.  Tom and his parents and I were sitting by the bonfire discussing martial arts and bladed weapons while Griswold kept us busy by bringing back his ball we threw for him (what an amazing dog).  Fun at the Hybiske's lasted until a little after 10pm and neighborhood fireworks ended the evening. We are all looking forward to this Sunday the 8th, for our trip to Lake Oswego where we have more fellowship, martial arts outside, and summer fun with students and family and friends.