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OMG the serious proud face when he is shaking hands.

((head explodes))

(ok, not really, but WOW)

hip hip hooray!

Posted by: Heather/Cobblestone | March 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Yeah! Good for Noah!

Posted by: Stacy | March 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Yay, yay, yay! Congrats to Noah and the family.

Posted by: Meg | March 14, 2011 at 12:37 PM

MAZEL TOV! (to go with your Yiddish)

YEAH NOAH.

Posted by: Jodifur | March 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM

Congratulations, Noah!! That is so awesome.

Posted by: Becky | March 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM

yay for Noah! And the Yiddish I had to look up hahaha!

Posted by: Alana | March 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM

YEEEEEAAAAHHHH!

Posted by: bethany actually | March 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM

When I saw your tweet about the belt on Sat. I yelled "YEAH NOAH!" and felt so happy and relieved for you all, and my husband's all, "who?" Yes, I'm a little overly empathetic here. But still. YEAH NOAH!

Posted by: Roberta | March 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM

Way to go, Noah!

(*phew*)

Posted by: Jenna | March 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Kick ass, Noah!

When is the Ninja Test??

Posted by: cagey | March 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

Yay Noah! Way to go!

Posted by: recordsmom | March 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

He's come so far!!! YEA!!!

Posted by: Ally | March 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM

I am SO HAPPY FOR HIM! (and you!)

Posted by: amanda | March 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM

YAY for NOAH! And wow - he actually broke a board? That is super awesome.

Posted by: Jessica V | March 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Kvell away. Y'all ALL deserve it! :-)

Posted by: Becca Lynn | March 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Go Noah! I was very excited when I saw your tweet (and actually had been sending positive thoughts in the general D.C. direction). But not in a crazy-lady way.

Posted by: Lea | March 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

I love seeing Jason echo Noah's proud YAY!! pose in the mirror in the second to last photo. So cute!!

But, totally, YAY Noah!

Posted by: Kailee | March 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM

Woooooooooooooooooo!!!!

Posted by: Meaghan | March 14, 2011 at 12:48 PM

This totally made me smile... and teary.

Rock on, Noah!!!!! :)

Posted by: Tam. | March 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM

Yay Noah!!! You did it!!

This post got me all teary-eyed.

Posted by: Grechen | March 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Yea Noah!

Posted by: Joy | March 14, 2011 at 12:53 PM

Nice one, Noah. Well done!

Posted by: Sarah | March 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM

That little boy up there? He's a super star.

Posted by: Marianne | March 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Yay, Noah. Yay, Amy!!

Posted by: Lorrian | March 14, 2011 at 01:01 PM

WoooHooo! Go Noah! Go Noah!

Posted by: Brandi | March 14, 2011 at 01:02 PM

Thunderous applause!

Posted by: Kimberly | March 14, 2011 at 01:03 PM

Woot! Go Noah!

Posted by: Olivia | March 14, 2011 at 01:04 PM

I loved the picture of dad in the mirror! YEAH NOAH!!!!!!!

Posted by: Elonda | March 14, 2011 at 01:05 PM

Great post. I totally understand your part--the feeling like you're going to throw up from the worry and nervousness. But, then, YAY! Great result. And I bet it will be the confidence-booster the instructor promised.

Posted by: Kathi | March 14, 2011 at 01:08 PM

Awesome. Way to go Noah!!!!

Posted by: Kacie | March 14, 2011 at 01:09 PM

Go Noah!

Posted by: Sarah | March 14, 2011 at 01:09 PM

Wow - he really broke the board?? Congrats to Noah!!

Posted by: Betsy | March 14, 2011 at 01:22 PM

Good boy! Good job buddy!

Posted by: Lisa | March 14, 2011 at 01:33 PM

Oh yea!!!! I was thinking about you guys all weekend. Noah, you rock!

Posted by: Jennifer Merrick | March 14, 2011 at 01:53 PM

Go Noah!
My daughter has some mild- moderate sensory and vestibular disorders that can have a big impact on her attention and focus at times. This can cause a lot of stress for her and us in situations like this but she also can surprise us when we least expect it. Looks like Noah has an awesome capacity to surprise as well.

Posted by: rkmama | March 14, 2011 at 01:54 PM

Yay, Noah!

Posted by: Jenn | March 14, 2011 at 01:55 PM

Yay, Noah! :^)

Posted by: SarahB | March 14, 2011 at 01:55 PM

YAY NOAH!!! So happy for him! That's awesome.

Posted by: Amanda O'Brien | March 14, 2011 at 01:59 PM

Bravo!

Posted by: *m* | March 14, 2011 at 02:05 PM

Hooray!!! Awesome news. I bet you are one proud Mama!

Posted by: Elizabeth | March 14, 2011 at 02:07 PM

Woot!! *raises the roof** *sniffle*

Posted by: Springsteen fan | March 14, 2011 at 02:07 PM

Kvell away, you've got a real mensch there ;)

Posted by: Parsing Nonsense | March 14, 2011 at 02:07 PM

Yay !!! Way to go Noah !!!

Posted by: Michele | March 14, 2011 at 02:07 PM

Congrats Noah!

Posted by: julia | March 14, 2011 at 02:09 PM

Woo hoo! Well done Noah! X

Posted by: Charlie | March 14, 2011 at 02:23 PM

Yeah Noah!!

Posted by: Rachel | March 14, 2011 at 02:30 PM

GOOO NOAH!

Posted by: Christina Q | March 14, 2011 at 02:31 PM

HI-YA! Way to to, Noah!

Posted by: JP | March 14, 2011 at 02:33 PM

YAY NOAH!

Posted by: Kathleen | March 14, 2011 at 02:33 PM

yay!!!!!

Posted by: Johanna Moyal | March 14, 2011 at 02:37 PM

Love it! Congrats, boy wonder!!!

Posted by: shawnessy | March 14, 2011 at 02:45 PM

Yes, this just made me tear up. Yay for you both!

Posted by: April | March 14, 2011 at 02:48 PM

Yay, Noah! Congratulations!

Posted by: laziza | March 14, 2011 at 02:51 PM

WOO WOO!!!!!!

Posted by: Nina | March 14, 2011 at 02:54 PM

Oh my gosh, LOVE the picture of Noah raising his arms, and Jason raising his arms in the reflection. SO SWEET. We're all so proud of you, Noah!

Posted by: Julie | March 14, 2011 at 02:59 PM

Yay, Noah! I am smiling as much for him as I would my own son. So serious when he got his belt.

You have such great kids.

Posted by: sheilah | March 14, 2011 at 03:18 PM

Ok, now I can't stop smiling. I am so happy for big man Noah!

Posted by: Jennifer Merrick | March 14, 2011 at 03:22 PM

Congrats Noah!! You rock!!!

Posted by: Sarah | March 14, 2011 at 03:27 PM

I am thrilled for Noah (and you)! WHOOOHOOOO!

Posted by: Courtney in FL | March 14, 2011 at 03:28 PM

GO NOAH! And I love how you can see Jason cheering on the mirror in one of the pics.

Posted by: heather | March 14, 2011 at 03:29 PM

Congrats to Noah

Posted by: lisa | March 14, 2011 at 03:34 PM

Whooooo hooo !!!! I got home and read this and cannot stop clapping for Noah. He is awesome !

Posted by: the bee | March 14, 2011 at 03:36 PM

Tell the truth, how long did you hold your breath?

Posted by: pam | March 14, 2011 at 03:43 PM

As we say here at my house "Yay yay yay!!!!!" I have tears in my eyes, I'm sooooooo excited for Noah! He rocks!

Posted by: ksmaybe | March 14, 2011 at 03:45 PM

hedidithedidithedidithedidit!!!
He did it!

Posted by: sarah | March 14, 2011 at 03:53 PM

(how is ezra taking it?)

Posted by: sarah | March 14, 2011 at 03:54 PM

Nothing like starting the day with a few tears... well done Noah!

Posted by: anna | March 14, 2011 at 04:00 PM

Yeah for Noah!!! Way to go!

Posted by: Sarah | March 14, 2011 at 04:11 PM

That's so fantastic! I just got a huge lump in my throat looking at those. Congratulations.

Posted by: PaintingChef | March 14, 2011 at 04:19 PM

(also... how much do I love the reflection of Jason in the mirror cheering along with him? PRICELESS!)

Posted by: PaintingChef | March 14, 2011 at 04:21 PM

WIN! YAY NOAH!

Posted by: Cyn | March 14, 2011 at 04:26 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! The pic where he shakes the teacher's hand just KILLS me. You must be exploding with joy and pride and love! YAY NOAH!!!

Posted by: adequatemom | March 14, 2011 at 04:45 PM

NICE JOB NOAH!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Susan | March 14, 2011 at 05:05 PM

Yay Noah!!! So happy for you little dude!! When I took Tae Kwon Do (back in the day haha) there were many children in there who had attention issues. Back then it wasn't really known as ADD/ADHD they were just considered hyper..BUT no matter what it is referred to as now (or then)the martial arts is a WONDERFUL thing to have children involved in. Focus is one of the key lessons taught and this will help him. I just know it. Plus self respect and for others...I just love it and I can't wait to hear more of the 'Grasshoppers' adventures (hmmm children's book?) YAY NOAH!!!

Posted by: Brandi | March 14, 2011 at 05:08 PM

Awwwww! Congrats! This is HUGE! <3

Posted by: Lilly | March 14, 2011 at 06:02 PM

Way to go Noah! Martial Arts are such an incredible way of teaching discipline and concentration and it looks like he is going to excel.

Posted by: Kristin | March 14, 2011 at 06:30 PM

Yay! Congratulations you guys! Way to go Noah! We knew you could do it! :)

Posted by: Danell | March 14, 2011 at 06:42 PM

GO NOAH! GO NOAH!! That is so awesome!

Posted by: lis | March 14, 2011 at 07:07 PM

Yay, Noah!! A grandma in NC is blinking happy tears for you - I knew you could do it!

Posted by: Catherine | March 14, 2011 at 07:23 PM

Aw gee. After the last post, hard not to tear up with this one.

Posted by: Leah | March 14, 2011 at 07:43 PM

You go, Noah! :D
Um, the amount that I love your kids is not at all creepy. I promise. *sniffle*

Posted by: kim | March 14, 2011 at 07:51 PM

Noah!! You rock, little dude!!

(just a little teary over here :)

Posted by: Liana | March 14, 2011 at 08:08 PM

Noah!! You rock, little dude!!

(just a little teary over here :)

Posted by: Liana | March 14, 2011 at 08:08 PM

Yay Noah!!! We knew you could do it!

Thank you for sharing this world with us.

Posted by: willikat | March 14, 2011 at 08:25 PM

What a little champ! Well done Noah!!

Posted by: sharon | March 14, 2011 at 09:21 PM

So, so happy for all of you and Noah.

Posted by: Elle | March 14, 2011 at 09:23 PM

Those photos are PRICELESS.......

Posted by: alejandra | March 14, 2011 at 09:55 PM

I'm so happy to hear that he got his gold belt! Congrats, Noah!

Posted by: Claudia | March 14, 2011 at 09:58 PM

Yay for Noah!!! I recognize Ms. Lana in the picture! My son did karate at a different location when she used to work there. We LOVED her!! Way to go, Noah!

Posted by: Chris | March 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM

Yay Noah! :-D

Posted by: Brigette | March 15, 2011 at 12:39 AM

Do you see me crying over here? Did you hear the sudden indrawn breath when I saw the first picture of that precious precious boy in his uniform? Did you see me crossing my toes and wishing hard while frantically scrolling down to the end of your post?

So very very happy that the instructors had the good sense to see what all of us already know. The Noah rocks so hard his belt should have been made of actual gold. I could barely be prouder if he were one of my own punks. Love. That. Kid.

Posted by: Missie | March 15, 2011 at 12:56 AM

This could prove to be one of the most important things he ever does - sometimes its the little things like passing first time that has the most impact. Good job Noah and good job parents for letting him try

Posted by: Alberta grandma | March 15, 2011 at 12:58 AM

Great job Noah!

Posted by: Paula | March 15, 2011 at 01:22 AM

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Noah, you made my day!!

Posted by: Monique | March 15, 2011 at 02:04 AM

I'm so happy Noah passed his test! I honestly thought that had he not, we would have seen a headline along the lines of "Local Woman Chokes Out Karate Instructor After Son Denied Gold Belt." So yay!

Posted by: Chelsie | March 15, 2011 at 03:05 AM

YAY NOAH! May your furniture and your ears survive the test.

Have some ice packs handy for when he figures out the coffee table doesn't break like the board did.

Posted by: Plano Mom | March 15, 2011 at 06:44 AM

Yay! Is there anything cuter than a little kid in a karate uniform? (Are they called uniforms?) It makes me wish my husband would agree to let our boys take tae kwon do. So. Damn. Adorable.

Posted by: Karen | March 15, 2011 at 07:57 AM

GO NOAH!!! YOU DID IT!!!

Posted by: Kris H. | March 15, 2011 at 08:54 AM

YIPPPPEEEE!

Posted by: mrs. q. | March 15, 2011 at 08:57 AM

Way to go, Noah!!! I just cried a little.

Posted by: Jen L. | March 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM