HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMI

JayBird, JJ, J, Jami Lee, James, and Jami, are all names for the October Birthday Girl. Tomorrow Jami turns 8 years old! I can't believe it. Here are just a few of the many photos of Jami. Some birthdays from years gone by and some just random of her. I will post the birthday celebrations from this year soon. Jami we love you so much!!! You are independent, feisty, sweet, caring, strong, smart, cute, talented, and on and on I could go. Happy Birthday Little Girl!

Grandpa's Pumpkin Party

Every year Grandpa Dearden has a pumpkin patch for the grandkids. The last few years Grandpa gave the pumpkins to the kids and they took them home to decorate. This year Grandma Dearden scheduled a pumpkin decorating party. First things first, the kids chose their pumpkins that they would decorate.
Then they went to work. Jami is putting some finishing touches on the witches hat.
Even the grown-ups got in on the fun. I'm not sure who had more fun, the grandkids or the grown kids.
Look out Jami has a carving tool. She did a really good job. Mom thought she would help out with a steak knife and found out it wasn't necessary, Jami had done a through job. She's pretty independent.
Cole had to poke a lot of little holes to mark the pattern for his pumpkin. Then the trick is remembering which part gets cut out and which part stays. We had a little mix up on the eyes, but caught it in time save the decoration.

One of Grandpa's pumpkins was bigger than the rest. Grandpa wanted to be fair, so before the kids got to the party Grandpa chose a number and taped it to the pumpkin. He then covered the pumpkin and had the kids draw numbers out of a hat to see which lucky grandkid would get the grand pumpkin.
The unveiling............Drum Roll please.....................................and the winner is..............................
The one and only grandson.................Cole Combe!
Jami says these pumpkins belong to cousins Ashley and Avery, I can't remember. That's Avery in the background so I'll bet Jami's right. (Don't let her know that though, she thinks she's always right.)

Cole & Jami with their finished products. They turned out pretty awesome. Jami's is an original freehand design by none other than Jami Lee Combe. Cole's is from a pattern that claimed to be"easy". Maybe easy for Edward Scissorhands, like I said we had trouble with the eyes, but it turned out awesome.

The full Jack-o-lantern effect. It's a little blurry but it's the photo that turned out the best.

The grandkids had a great time and can't wait until they get to do it again.

Popcorn Sales

Cole is scheduled to attend the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, in Fort AP Hill. So to help earn money for the trip the scouts have been selling popcorn. For 2 Saturdays Cole & Mom sat outside the doors at the Layton Sams Club, from 1:00-5:00, soliciting popcorn to the customers of Sams. The first that we went was in September, and the boys were sweating to death. Last Saturday, we about froze. Luckily the scoutmaster was prepared, like any good scout would be, he brought hot water and chocolate mix. The scouts were able to make a pretty good profit. We are finished with the popcorn sales for this year and I can't wait to find out what the next fundraiser is!

Surfin' USA at FlowRider

Well, these pictures are in the exact opposite order of how I had planned. Oh well, I will learn. I bet if I posted more often then I would remember how to do it. Cole was invited to a friends birthday party at FlowRider. We rushed from the popcorn sales event to the party. I stayed a few minutes so that I could watch and snap a few photos. When the boys finished at FlowRider they went to the birthday boys house and continued swimming. I am amazed that Cole came home willingly, that party had everything, good friends, video arcade games, hot tub, sauna, and swimming pool.
After I had taken a couple of pictures of the boys attempting to do the surf thing, I turned around and found Jami posing in a corner. I guess she thought that she was photo worthy even if she wasn't surfing.Here's Landon doing pretty good at the moment. This kid never ever ceases to amaze me!!! I know this is not easy to do but Landon did not give up. Once or twice I told him to get back out there so I could take pictures to show his mom, and he did.
Cole's turn to go for it. Of course Cole says that after I left he got pretty good at it. I do believe him. I think this is not as easy as it looks.
Cole ready for take-off!!!

Possibly the Last Game of the Season

Well can you tell by looking at the team as they walk off the field what the result of the game was? Jets 0 Washington Terrace 19. Not a happy group of boys. But we found out at the team bar-b-que Monday night if Clinton looses to Sky View on Saturday then we will be playing a tie breaker game Wednesday afternoon. Just a glimmer of hope since Clint says Clinton is favored to win. Stay tuned!

Cole had a lot of family at the game to cheer him on. Craig & Shannon & their boys came all the way from Draper, Uncle Danny, & Granny & Bampa Combe were there from the Combe side. After the game we all went to Granny's house and had Brunch. It was yummy. We are lucky to have such a supportive family! We love you all!
Grandpa & Grandma Dearden came from Bountiful and Grandpa & Grandma Firth were there too! (we didn't get a photo of the Firth's) My kids are so lucky to have so many grandparents. They are awesome!
Hopefully we will have more football news Saturday. Oh, we are going to play a couple of tournaments so I guess it's not the end of football yet.

COMBE WEEKENDS

This is a collection of what the Crazy Combes do on weekends and during the week also. Jami is #5 on the Blue Lakers team using her leg to hold back the opponent.

Above: 'Scuse me, pardon me, look out Jami coming through.
To the left: Tara, Cole & Mom discussing the Jets 14- 13 win over Morgan. Tomorrow is the big game against Washington Terrace. It is a must win situation in order for the Jets to move on to the playoffs!!!!!! The Jets record so far is 4 wins 1 loss. Keep your fingers crossed.

Jami decided to sell lemonade after the football game. She set up and ran the stand all on her own. She made $12 in about 4 hours. She stuck it out all day even though she was threatened several times by bees. She had a pom pom that she would swat them away with. (Brother Cole did help her make several pitchers of lemonade.)

Here is the pregame team planning session. Next is the team captains deciding who gets the ball first.

A couple last photos of Jami #5 in action on the soccer field. Her nickname is "Crazy Legs Combe" and it fits. Her legs get going so fast she can't keep up. So there are several times that she ends up on the ground but she gets right back up and keeps on going!

School/Football '08

So I hope that I learn as I go on this blog, because I have the pictures out of order and I don't know how to rearrange them. Anyway, this is Cole & Jami at Landon's grandparents farm. We are on our way home from Cole's football game that was in Coalville.

Here we have Waffles & Cheryl at the gravesite of Cheryl's great-grandfather & great-grandmother. We are at the cemetary in Henefer.
Now we are at the gravesite of Cole & Jami's great-grandfather & great-grandmother (Ruby & David Dearden). Also at the Henefer cemetary.
This is the home that Ruby & David built & raised their family in. As you can see the current owner does not live here & have not kept the home up. This is quite sad for our family to see. Landon at his grandparents farm, visting with the piggies. See what I mean about the pictures not being in order.
Jami Lee checking out the chickens.

Proud Landon with his new football jersey!
Number 27 "Weeks" best Waterboy in the league! We love you Landon!
Landon on the job.

Teammates & best friends. The Jets played the North Summit Braves, Grandpa Dearden's almamater. Cole was excited to call Grandpa after the game to report the score of the game......Jets 7 Braves 0!!!!!

The new "Sevie" (seventh grader). Isn't he handsome?!!!! Cole is ready to rock in Jr. High and looking forward to a great year. He is one super student & we are proud of him!
Second grader of the year goes to ............Jami. Check out the backpack on wheels, we are very excited about this backpack. It was a must have!
Closer look at the second grader for the year 2008.
Here she is hard at work. Didn't even notice the photographer. I hope her attention span stays at the front of the room for the rest of the year. She is an awesome student!