First Day of School 2010-2011

Where did summer go??? I can't believe it's the first day of school today. James, Jasmine and Jacob were all very excited. Jordan started his 8th grade year (ACK!) last week and is happy to be back too. He even has guitar class. How cool is that?

James is a 5th grader this year. Top of the totem pole. He got Mrs. Toomey, whom he's wanted for years. Well since Jordan had her. She's young and cute and nice and they LOVE her. James and Jasmine have one teacher for half a day for language arts and another teacher the other half of the day for math, science and social studies. It's really neat because that teacher only focuses on those subjects and can really work with the kids on it and not be overwhelmed with every subject.

Jasmine is a 4th grader and a patrol. She's pretty excited about her job but a little nervous about being the back of the bus patrol. That's where the bad kids tend to sit, although James said most of the bad ones that were back there went to middle school. She got Mr. Parker this year. Her first male teacher. All the kids have been telling her he's mean and it's going to be a bad year. James said his class last year was really bad so um, I think that has something to do with it. He seems really nice. And let's face it, every teacher loves Jasmine so I doubt she'll have any problems.

Jacob is a 1st grader and wait for it, got Mrs. Howington! He was so excited as was Mrs. H. It's kind of a requirement that she get the Combs kids. I think the most excited though was Taylor, Jacob's BFF. He had Mrs. H last year as well. I know he'll have a wonderful year too.

Here's some pictures from this morning...



JayJay being annoyed with Jacob. She's not feeling great and doesn't want anyone near her.


The boys


Jasmine patroling the crosswalk


Bus time


I can't wait to hear how their day went. It's so quiet here right now.

Game #1 vs. Silver Spring

The day has come. James and Jasmine's first real football game! They were so excited. We had to be there at 9:45 for James' 11:30 game and then Jasmine was cheering from 2:30 to 5:30. It was hot. And there was no shade. If anyone wants to buy us a canopy tent, we'd gladly take it. ;-) Jaylynn isn't feeling good. I'm hoping it's just her teeth but either way, she still doesn't want me to put her down so my arms were quite tired by days end. Besides holding her and it being really hot, it was a great day.

We played against the Silver Spring Saints. James' team won 20-7! YAY! James saw a lot of playing time and got a few hits. He's really stepped up his game and listened to what Daddy and his coaches have been telling him. He's really enjoying it, even though it's so much work. Practices 5 days a week! Once school starts, they go to 3 days a week.

Jasmine cheered with the younger squad (well the 8-10 group, she's in the 10-13 group...) some and then cheered with her own. She did great and even got to yell out "Ready? OK!" during their cheers during half time. The little one on the field and she boomed that voice.

Here's some pictures highlighting their day...

James is in the center. #74




Team huddle






James isn't in these next two pictures. They are just really neat.


Player down


Parent Tunnel


Look at the smile on that face after his first real game


James' team having a pep talk with the next Germantown Panthers team getting ready to play (James is the 8-10 team. The next ones up were the 10-13 years old.)


Kaylee, Jasmine and Megan cheering with their team

My big girl

Jaylynn is getting so big. She talks (Dada, Bubba, Mama, hike (as in the football), ball, belly, and she's trying really hard to say Jasmine and James. Oh and Daddy taught her to say Jackie.) and she is just into everything. She doesn't understand that she is just a baby...well my baby. I know she's 1. I know she's growing up. But I will call her my baby forever.

She's as sweet as pie and I could just chew her cheeks all day. Does anyone else chew on their kids? How can you resist eating them? Ugh. Love those chunker cheeks of hers.

I mean, come on, how can you not want to chew on these cheeks???


Chewing ice in the first picture and watching Jasmine, Kaylee and Megan through the tennis courts at cheerleading practice

What a busy week!

Disclaimer: I know I haven't been up to date with this and instead of promising old stuff, I'm just going to post like I haven't been slacking. ;-)

School starts on Monday! EEK! Where did the summer go?

We have football practice every night. Cheerleading practice every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Their first game is this weekend. They are beyond excited.

Friday morning, we are going to open house at school to find out the kids' teachers. Jasmine also has a patrol meeting to go to.

Sunday, the kids are going to a Cardinals vs Nationals game with Oma and Opa.

Then Monday ~ it's the first day of school. As much as I hate my kids being gone all day, it will be nice to not have so many in the house all day long since I have my nephews for such a long time every day.