1st place in WV Agricultural Poster Contest

Jenna had to do a poster for school depicting farm life in WV. The posters were entered in a contest for all of Hardy County and she won 1st place!! She hasn't gotten the poster back so no picture of that her but here's her certificate...

Math Field Day

Jacob won first place today in the Math Field Day for Hardy County for all of 6th grade. He was invited to go. He beat out 18 other kids to come in first and is moving onto Regionals.

100th Day of School

Friday was the 100th day of school. Jaylynn's class dressed up like they were 100 years old. They did a bunch of 100 day activities. Jay had such a wonderful time.

Jay and Mrs. Ours


Old Lady Jay

Jenna and the Science Fair

Jenna had to participate in the Science Fair, since 4th and 5th grade had to do it. She chose to freeze different kitchen liquids and predict how long each one would take. She did well with her predictions and did a great job on her board as well. She came in 3rd place for 4th and 5th grade for her category (Physical Science). We were so happy and excited since she had to present it too and she was so nervous about that part of it. She's already thinking up ideas for next year's science fair.

First Day of School 2015

So proud of these kids ~ all smiles before going to a brand new school, not knowing a soul. Thankfully they know their bus driver - Mr. Ronnie aka Freedo aka Papa's best friend. So thankful he'll be their driver, knowing how long they are on that bus everyday. I'm pretty sure Ronnie thinks it's pretty neat to see Richard's grandkids get on his bus. They also all ride together. Jasmine's school (9th through 12th) is at the top of the hill and the rest of the kids go to the school at the bottom of the hill (not our hill, the school hill) where it's Pre-K through 8th.

Jasmine (9th grade), Jacob (6th grade), Jenna (4th grade) and Jaylynn (1st grade)

McAuliffe Winter Dance

The kiddos had a dance at school last night. These are some of the awesome photo booth pics that they got. Love these things.

The National Anthem

Jasmine's 5th grade chorus class sang the National Anthem at the Wizards Game at the Verizon Center!!! How cool is that? They did amazing. How many people can say they sang in front of a crowd at the Verizon Center?!

Fall 2011 School Pictures

Jenna, Kindergarten, Mrs. Rosario

Jacob, 2nd grade, Mr. O'Neil

Jasmine, 5th grade, Mrs. Toomey

First Day of School 2011-2012

The three elementary school kids ready for their first day. Jemma is started Kindergarten this year! Jacob is 2nd grade. Jasmine is the big, bad 5th grader. James starts middle school. Jordan starts high school!

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. ;-)

Jenna's Preschool Graduation

How this year has flown! Jenna graduated preschool today. She had such an amazing year. She truly blossomed.

Preschool

It's official. Jenna is a preschooler at Seneca Valley High School in the child development program. She had a mini day today. Only 25 minutes. Monday is the real deal. Monday through Thursday half a day. She did great. We are so proud of her. Go Jenna!

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Flutes

Jasmine decided to play the flute this year in school. She got it today. The darn thing is almost bigger than her. She is just practicing putting it together and trying to get a sound out of it. Pray for us. ;-) Jaylynn actually does a good job of getting a decent sound out of it! We'll keep you posted on her progress. Hopefully we'll be able to post a few videos of her playing a few songs. Maybe her and Opa can form a band and go on the road.

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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.

First Day of School 2009-2010

It's that time of year again! The first day of school! The kids were so excited. Me? Not so much. Jenna either. I love all the kids being home but enough about that.

We went on Friday to meet the kids' teachers. Jacob got Mrs. Foster for Kindergarten. It is her 2nd year teaching at our school. One of my friend's daughter was in her class last year and absolutely loved her. Jacob was very excited about going to school this year and even has one of his friends from his preschool class in his class this year.

Jasmine started 3rd grade with Mrs. Miller. She was so excited to get her. That is the teacher she wanted this year. Her BFF, Kaylee, had her when she was in 3rd grade. Kaylee is in 6th grade this year. She was very excited to find out her class is in one of the brand new portables. They have their own A/C and heating unit and water cooler. Doesn't seem like something that kids would be excited about but considering Jasmine's class last year was always HOT and she doesn't like drinking out of water fountains, these were neat things.

James is a big 4th grader this year. He has a new teacher, Mr. Fletcher. His first name is also James. He's a pretty intimidating guy as he makes Jamie look small. He warned James and I that he is a tough teacher, expects 150% from each student and will get that. If you fly straight, you'll be just fine in his class. He doesn't put up with playing around, which the kids have already learned as the whole class has lost recess for one child talking today. We are hoping James is going to learn something from that as he tends to be a talker. Yes, James is a talker at school. Imagine that. Mr. Fletcher's motto is "Work hard. Play hard."

This morning was rushed and busy. The kids don't get up until 7 and we leave for the bus stop a little after 8. One hour doesn't leave much time to get everyone ready and make lunches but I don't like getting them up earlier than that.

They had pancakes for breakfast and then we were off to the bus stop.



At the bus stop



Bubba getting on the bus ~ this is where I got the lump in my throat and almost lost it.



As a treat for Jenna, we went to Build-A-Bear after the kids went to school. I knew she'd have a rough day with all of them being gone so I wanted to make the day special for her.

Cleaning up Pinkie (I didn't get pictures of her stuffing the bear. She wanted me right there with her as she was a little unsure of everything.)


In the van getting ready to bring Pinkie home


So happy with Pinkie and Dino


Jenna and I made brownies for the kids as a first day of school treat. Jenna actually did all the mixing and the brownies came out great!



Sadly, Daddy had to work today but made it home in time for the bus! The kids were so happy to see him there.

Walking home with the next door neighbors and Kaylee (Miss Middle-Schooler)


BFFs ~ Taylor and Jacob even have matching backpacks


Megan, Jasmine and Kaylee ~ Besties (and Jenna isn't mad. The sun was bugging her.)


Everyone had a great first day of school! YAY!