A new nephew to spoil!!!

December 1 2011 3:54 AM

May I introduce to you all my new nephew!
Logan Xavier Williams

Born to Charles and Debbie Williams the Williams line will go on!!!

here is the first picture Charles sent:
and his mommies text:
Logan was born 3:54am dec 1. we r both healthy. his is already eating like a champ. 7lb 12 oz, 20 inches long. All is well

then a bit later in the day we got this picture from charles:


text: Logan sleeping in the crook of mom's arm

Today is day 2 and already Logan is working to take over the world!!!

text: Day two in the life of Logan Xavier: "What are we going to do today Logan?
"same thing we do everyday dad... try and take over the world!"

other news...
Marimba Quartet with Danno, Jill and Margo has gotten my creative juices flowing again, the keyboard is hooked up to the computer, Sibelius is installed and I am arranging again.
Newest Quartets:
Whiter Shade of Pail 1 vibe, 3 marimbas
Farandole 4 marimbas
Canon in D 4 marimbas
Air *Bach 4 marimbas
next El Tango de Roxann!!
yes it will be huge to start as I can only hear it as an ensemble piece however it will work as a quartet :)

Karate: teaching under Suke Davis's supervision and loving it.

Work: moved to a new part of the building because someone said it was time to shuffle the pieces again... working hard on keeping the builds going and integrating new builds constantly.
Yippee!

More to come???
Blue Man Group, Braxton getting baptized, Movie Girl with the Dragon Tatoo this month, Manheim steamroller concert and yes Christmas...

Stay tuned same batstation, same batchannel

Kishindo Martial Arts: Angel Williams Black Belt Ceremony August 13, 2011

I discussed the time with Master Davis and we decided on 4 oclock for the start of the demos and ceremony.
Well that turned out to be more like 4:40 start due to us having to wait for one more Black Belt to come and witness the ceremony.

So we all go there in the heat of the dojo and just talked and mingled...somewhat.. it ended up that the kids were ever so more excited to play with all the toys that Master Davis keeps in the Dojo for his Grandkids.

So here is a break down of the events as they transpired:

Angel Last time as a Brown Belt

Demonstrates Breaking a Brick

Broke the Brick (3x for photos)

We were trying to get a special type of photo sequence to happen so I ended up breaking a brick 3 times LOL

Tekki Taka kai (demonstrate a Kata)

Students Line up to start Ceremony

Master Davis Signals for Opening Ceremony

Rei to each other (Bow)

Black Belt Canidate asked to kneel

Asked to remove and present Brown Belt

Presenting Brown Belt, Master Davis Preparing to Cut

“as I sever this symbol of learning I forever seperate you frome the workd of student and welcome you to the fellowship of sensei as you continue as a seeker of truth and knowledge.”

Cut the Belt

Asks if I am ready to except the responsibilities to be come Black

Signing the Black Belt Oath

Master Davis Signs Oath

“HAVING FOUND YOU WORTHY

 I PLACE THIS SYMBOL OF HONOR AND KNOWLEDGE UPON YOU WITH MY OWN HANDS

AND ONLY DISHONOR HAS THE POWER TO REMOVE IT.”

Rei

Present and Bow to Audience

Congratulations and whispers of wisdom from Sensei Tom

Congratulations and whispers of wisdom from Master Davis

Sensei Tom, Sensei Angel, Master Davis

Debbie Angel Charles

Juanita, Angel, Charles

Tim Irwin and Angel

Tyler Keith and Angel

Roxann and Angel

Angel and Sabrina Davis

Angel and Heidi Irwin

 After all the congratulations from friends and family and photos we just enjoyed some good treats brought by all and then left to go home for the evening.
I was honored to have so many of my friends there in attendance. And only wished I could have been closer to my Mom and Dad so that they could have come up for it. But we recorded it in video and mom and dad will see it then.
One last treat... Breaking 2 Bricks for fun!

Turning 50!

Well I did it I finally turned 50 but not before I got my Black Belt and Sensei-ship in Kishindo Martial Arts!

Black Belt Test  July 27, 2011:
I took the day off and had been practicing almost nightly for over a month on the various techniques, katas and knowledge I would have to display.
I got a 89% out of 100.  I was exhausted when I was done it took almost 5 hours and the last was with sparring.  I still have much to learn and work on to get better but black before 50 was now a completed goal!

Turning 50!
Well Aug 3rd, 2011 was my 50th Birthday... do I feel 50? well somedays I feel a bit slower than others but no I don't know what 50 feels like.. does it feel different?
My Brother and His wife Debbie had a Birthday party for me on Aug. 6, 2011 so I was able to share my day with my friends and family.  Master Davis and his wife Gigi came, Tim and Heidi Irwin with their kids Torrie and Tim came, Roxann and Steve Hardcastle came with their son Cole and his friend. Juanita my older sister came, Jamie, Jax and Trevon all came up to enjoy some bowling and the Christensen Clan came! Leslie, Paul, Cambria ( who turns out to be a fiend at bowling), Braxton and Gunner.  As well as the Hosts with the Most Debbie and Charles.  My younger brother Joe couldn't be there due to work.  We call my mom and dad while we were bowling so they could be a part of it also :)
I had a blast we got to do 2-3 games and I think all had fun, Braxton and Gunner got a little bored on game 3 and Jax did some games around that same time.  I appreciate my Little brother Chuck and his wife Debbie for organizing this fun day!

Here are some lovely Highlights!

Gunner and Paul

 

Cambria and Braxton

Charles and Debbie

Tim, Hedi and Tory Irwin

Jamie

Jax

Leslie and Paul

Master Howard Davis and Gigi

Me :)

The Roses "Steve, Cole, Roxann and friend"

Trevon and Charles

Trevon

The Cakes

The Birthday Pin!

Movie Summer is upon us!!!

Hi all,

Yea me again... not much to say but I am excited for the movies that we are seeing now :)

well May brought us THOR!! and his mighty chest!! oops I mean his mighty warhammer!
ok what am I saying I Love this guys body! The actor took the part and embraced it as well as a great cast. They brought humor, wit and yes Sexy man CHEST to THOR!
I suggest you all see it.


Next we had an adaptation of Preist a Japanes Graphic novel and I have to say it was not bad.. its a good popcorn movie if you need a movie to see...

Then we had Pirates of the Caribbean 4th installment. Again a good movie it has nothing to do with the first 3 other than it is a story that is a part of the infamous pirate's Captain Jack Sparrow's Life. Great acting and no preaching from Orlando Bloom!!!


Then just to add some fun to our summer we got a second Kung Fu Panda where we get to see the development of the friendship between Po and the fabulous 5.

Its really cute and again well done humor, wit, action and sorry to say 3d of a panda butt :)


And finally to finish off May and start of June we had Xmen First Class, a new handling of the Xmen line now that Disney yes Disney owns Marvel. It shows the making of Cerebro and forming of the school as well as showing that Magneto was destined to be the antagonist.
I may not know which comic this story came from but it was a well thought out and presented telling of a good story.



June and July will be exciting with Green Lantern, Captain America, Harry Potter final part II of 7, Cars 2, Transformers 3, Winnie the Pooh, Cowboys and Aliens.. the list goes on and on... so stay tune for my next post of the movies I see in JULY!!!

Knock knock knock... anybody there???

HI all,

Yes its my semi annual posting here on my blog. I apologize for my lack of blogging it is just not my strong suite.

What has been going on?

Well I hurt my sciatic nerve a couple weeks ago, I thought I could ignore it and just stretch it out and it would be ok..
however a week from the day I first noticed it I was in so much pain in my left leg I was ready to see a doctor.
I went to the IHC just for some relief, while I waited for an open appointment at the Smart Clinic. The Doctor there prescribed some steroids (YIPPEE!) and muscle relaxants and therapy. So I then made an appointment at a Spine clinic where one of my coworkers goes for his neck issues. I got some treatment and Thursday night i was in less pain than I had been in over a week.
AMAZING. I got an mri on Friday and today i am feeling pretty good, still don't know what the mri says will find that out tomorrow when I go to my next session at that Spine clinic. I cancelled my appointment at the Smart Clinic because I was feeling so good this week. The only problem is my left foot is numb on the last 3 toes and my left calf gets really tight and I need to stretch it alot.

I am still working on taking my Black Belt test my goal is to do it before I turn 50 so that gives me till Aug 3rd this year!!!!
The nerve issue is cutting into my practise time and yes i think my brain is going dull because I don't memorize as well as I used to back in College LOL

Now for some of the fun I love to provide in my posts...

Broadway shows I am seeing in the next few months via Broadway Across America:

Young Frankenstein!!!!



Then I believe the next thing I am going to see is Riverdance their final tour... never seen it live but am looking forward to some
fun irish dancing :) and some good drums I am hoping!



And then finishing up with a performance of Les Miserables:


a full broadway schedule there... makes me long to be back in NYC.

As for Movies this year... it is the year of the COMIC BOOKS!!!

I am so psyched for this year to get past this month LOL

for those of you who know how much I love a good body check out THOR!!! May 6th!!!



See you at the Theater!