The Zoo

Monday was a holiday ~ Columbus Day ~ but the kiddos still had school. We took Jenna for her first day and once we picked her up, the rest of the gang played hookie and we were off to the zoo. It was a beautiful day and it wasn't too busy. Here's some neat pictures Jamie captured.



We had a great day. Sometimes you just have to take a day to spend the day together. Our lives have been so crazy busy with football, baseball and cheerleading that we just needed that. It was great.

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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The Half-Time Show

I got this video of Jazzi and a few on her squad doing some cheers during half-time. They are amazingly loud and do a great job. I'm so proud of Jasmine for getting out there like that. I know how hard it is to get in front of a crowd, especially for someone so shy like Jasmine. I'm so glad she did cheering. It's really helped her come out of her shell. :-)

Baby jump roping

Jaylynn can jump rope now. It's amazing. Bubba taught her. He's an amazing little jumpropper by the way. And FYI ~ I don't just let my 1 year old play in the road like that. We were at the football game and they had this part of the road blocked off from vehicle traffic.

And yes the crowd really cheered for her that loud. ;-) Oh wait, maybe that was for the football game.

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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.

The American Cancer Society - 2011 Relay For Life of Manassas, VA:

The American Cancer Society - 2011 Relay For Life of Manassas, VA:

Jenna and Spinny (Harlem Globetrotter)

Chester's uncle is none other than Spinny Johnson. Harlem Globetrotter and by far one of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever met in my entire life. He puts on shows for schools and at various other locations. He put on a show the other night at Jamie's work and Jenna couldn't wait to get out there with him.

Here she is spinning a ball on a Sharpie marker.



How cool is that?!?!

Home vs Ellicott City

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

Go #74!

Happy 5th Birthday Jenna Beans

Happy Birthday dear Jenna! I can't believe you are 5 already. When did this happen? You are such a fun girl. You are a smart girl and you keep us laughing, despite driving me bonkers. :-) We love you so much sweet girl.

Yes, she is wearing a winter hat and bathing suit. That's Jenna.


What a great mustache!


Yup, that's Jenna!

Go! Fight! Win!

Jasmine cheered after James' game and did great. Here she is in a stunt. Eek!

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!