When Santa asked Ben if he had been good for Mommy this week, Ben's face said it all!

On Santa's Lap

Jeb told Santa he wanted a machine gun. Santa told him he thought he was a little too young for that!

The boys eagerly await Santa

Hark The Herald Angels Sing- OPHS

Brooks' concert at OPHS was awesome. We have a lot of talented children in our midst.

Merry Chirstmas from Sunny Florida

E makes her debut on stage and she is a natural

Elizabeth was selected to play a tree in the 1st grades production of The Littlest Tree. She was a ham and tried to steal the show!

E's second Cousins came all the way from Orlando to celebrate E's 7th birthday

Birthday Girl

The whole gang wishes E a very happy birthday

Ben and Jeb getting in the Holiday spirit

Happy 5th Birthday BENNY!

Making a wish

Benjamin chose a bowling party this year. He had 19 friends join him in the fun!

Happy Thanksgiving

The Shipleys, Sebastians, and Hartleys enjoying dinner.

The children enjoying dinner!

Brooks and Alex enjoying a table for two instead of the kids table this year!

Breakfast in Bed

Brooks was the mastermind behind treating me with Breakfast in bed for my birthday. He is taking the photo here. They made waffles, pancakes, eggs, toast, and fruit all served on a silver platter! It was a wonderful way to wake up to my birthday.

Daddy and Jr in St. Augustine

Dad took the day off to chaperone Jr's fourth grade field trip.

Rocking to Journey

The new front man sounds just like Steve Perry!

I enjoyed taking Brooks to his first rock concert. He amazed me because he knew all the words to the Journey songs! He was not shy-he sang and cheered on the band, it was great!

Brooks rocked!

A Day at OPAA

Coaching from the backstop

We think he is cute!

Wonder what he is thinking....

He looks just like daddy!

Our Godson Connor enjoying watching Jr at bat

Enjoying the horses at the school carnival

E looks like a pro!

okay he looks a little scared!

And Here Comes the Character Parade

At the children's elementary school, they have a character parade on Halloween. The children have to bring a book and dress up as a character in the book. Elizabeth dressed up as Cinderella and Jr dressed up as a ghost from a ghost town he read about.

Jr is having a ghostly good time!

E and her friend sleeping beauty wave to the crowd.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Hartley Annual Pumpkin Carving Party

E and her cousin embrace before we have to leave. We had a wonderful time, although our pumpkin did not turn out the way we had in mind!

Shaaron and Dee team up to carve!

It is a family effort

Brooks and Liz agree on a design

The Witch rides again!

Jeb and Benny in costume!

Joe is having way too much fun!

Elizabeth and I enjoyed her field trip to MOSH

Elizabeth was the leader of the Pack!

Enjoying the Bazaar!

The tea cups were a hit with Ben and Liz, along with their friends, Sam and Josh.

BAND NEWS

This is what Brooks' Band director was proud to announce about the contest they just did!

I would like to congratulate all band members on their fine performance Saturday at the Middleburg contest. The Raider Band placed 1st in class 4A (beating last years class 3A state runner up) and came in 3rd overall in visual performance at finals. I would also like to tell all students how much I appreciated your great behavior throughout the day. It makes my job so much more enjoyable when I can work with students who are well behaved and professional. You all represented OPHS very well and I’m looking forward to next Saturday’s competition at Fernandina Beach. A big thanks goes out to the parents as well, chaperones, pit crew, and all those who came out to support us. It was great seeing so many parents in the stands cheering us on. I hope to see you all again next week in Fernandina!

Thanks, Mr. Creswell

Jr does it Again!

In addition to making the honor roll. John also received the perfect attendance award!

A Natural on Stage!

Elizabeth our honor student!

E proudly took the stage for two awards including the principal's list. She blew kisses and saluted the audience. She is a natural on stage.

Junior makes his pitching debut

John struck out his very first batter the first time he ever took the mound in a game. We are proud of him!