James' 5th Grade Graduation

I can't believe James is graduating 5th grade. When did this happen? Middle school already? He is really excited for it and I think he'll do great.

James, we are so proud of you. You are an amazing, smart, funny and kind boy. We are blessed to have you as a son.

End of the Year Music Concert

Jasmine and James had their musical concert tonight. James was singing with the 5th grade chorus and Jasmine played flute. They both did great and the concert was really nice. Ya know, as nice as an elementary school concert can be. ;-)

James, the Hunter

Jamie took Jacob and James hunting for a long weekend. They were hunting for squirrels. The first day James saw some but couldn't get clear shots and didn't try to take shots he knew he couldn't get. Pretty awesome for a 10 year old kid that likes to shoot.

The second day of hunting, James got his first kill ~ a fox squirrel. He shot it twice, body shots, so it was pretty messy but he was quite proud nonetheless. He can't wait to go hunting again and hopes to get to go deer hunting at Thanksgiving.



And Bubba being a little more adventurous holding the squirrel (I'm not so sure about how he's holding it though) ~ Listening to his iPod

Away vs Reisterstown

We were supposed to be home for this weeks' game but the weather the past week made our fields a bit too wet. We went to to Reisterstown (Baltimore) to play instead on their really nice artificial turf field.

We won again ~ 25-6! Our record is now 4-1. :-)

Way to go Panthers!

Just a cool shot of the boys warming up...

James is dead center.

Home vs Ellicott City

James' football team won again today! 19-0!! They played awesome. It was a great game.

Go #74!

Game #3 vs. WHC

Victory! 14-6! The boys did it. They played so much better yesterday. They played to win. They were the first Germantown team to win against WHC yesterday for the day. James plays better, stronger and faster every game. He's starting to do the work and getting better every day.

James is #74


And that right there is the smile of victory!

Game #2 vs Maplewood

Not a fun day at the football field yesterday. We lost. 13-6. Not because the other team was just better (well, they were really good actually) but because the boys didn't come to play until the second half and it was too late then. They beat themselves. Hopefully they don't get too discouraged, brush themselves off and come ready to play next week.

There aren't many of James playing. He just didn't see as much playing time as last week.

#74 on the left


Blocking


The coaches ~ this sums up the feelings for everyone


Next week boys! Next week!

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

Go Jenna! Go Jenna! Go!

Yup, Jenna bowled a 242. What's that? Yup, she beat Daddy, James and Jacob. Go Jenna! Go Jenna! Go! You rock!

If it's one thing I can do, it's bowl. And I guess my girl is just like her mama!