Opening Day for the Giants

Jacob had his first T-ball game yesterday. He was sooooo excited. Daddy, Jasmine and Jenna took Jacob early to get his uniform while I took James and a teammate to the field for their game (they have to be there 2 hours before their game so it actually worked out nice that we wouldn't miss either game).

Jacob plays for the Giants, sponsored by Chic-Fil-A (YUM!) and got #5.



Be prepared for a lot of pictures. Daddy takes a lot and there are just too many cute ones to not share them all.



Running to second and leading off on second


On third, ready to go home. This is how he leads off on third. Not sure why but maybe this will be his signature move in the MLB one day?


My pitcher


Batting




Telling the 3rd baseman to throw it home


They are really sponsored by Chic-Fil-A. The kids with the other sponsor played with the same coach last spring and just wore their old jerseys.


Run Bubba!!


OK, now we do this on all the bases...


It was a lot of fun watching the t-ballers play. You never know how it's going to go at this age. Most knew what to do. Lots of great hitters on the team. Jacob figured out if he batted last, he would get to run all the bases instead of having to stop at each base between batters. So he put himself last. No one noticed. Smart little guy he is. We are going to have to work on that he can't play all the positions at the same time. Although I guess when one of your team mates in playing in the dirt, someone has to cover their position. At the beginning of each inning, the coach would ask for volunteers to be different positions and Bubba was always the first raising his hand, getting right in there.

Jacob will tell you his team won 10-9 so I guess we had a victory the first week!

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!

Labor Day Cheering

Even though it's Labor Day weekend, it's still football and cheerleading here.

Jasmine's squad cheered for the Liberty teams today. Normally she cheers for the National teams (James is National). James doesn't play until Monday though.

She did great as usual and is actually pretty loud! I know. Can you believe it?

First T-ball Practice

Bubba finally had his first T-ball practice tonight with his team, the Giants. He was so excited! He came home from school and wanted to put his cleats on then. He did great. One of the few that paid attention the entire practice and knew what was going on.

Sadly there is only one other team. I guess more kids signed up for football. We have a short season of 5 games. I can't wait to see Bubba play though. He looks so incredibly cute out there, although I doubt I'm supposed to say that about my ball player.

Seriously, how cute can one kid be?


Getting some practice in with the coach while they wait for more kids to get there.


Who's that?


Oh surprise!


Daddy didn't have to work Bubba. We tricked you!


Smashing it!


Already knows how to get ready to run off that bag


I can't wait for the season to get underway. Our first game is September 11th!

Stunts?!

So last night at practice, Jenna had to go potty. We were watching Tay scrimmage so we had to walk past Jasmine practicing to get there. When I look over, she's up in a stunt! OK, so really she was just standing on two girls legs but it was a stunt nonetheless. Then it really hit me ~ Jasmine is going to end up being the girl that flies in the air!!! AUGH! I didn't get a picture. Jamie had the camera, getting pictures of Tay. I'll be sure to get some soon but OH! MY! GOSH! I'm scared. She's excited.

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.