Jasons school takes the lead in the first year

The following is a posting off Jason's school site for this week. We are very proud of the hard work and time he spents putting together OPA.

"Oxford to be Recognized by Senators Huff, Dutton and Mayor Yates of Chino at a Special Monday Morning Assembly, October 24, 2011

Oxford is pleased to host special guests during our Monday morning assembly on October 24th.

Champions will be recognized with certificates of achievement on Monday, October 24, 2011 by Senator Bob Huff, R-29th Senate District, Senator Bob Dutton, R- 31st Senate District, and Mayor of Chino Dennis Yates for their achievement on the California Standardized Test (CST) last May. Oxford Champions earned an Academic Performance Index (API) Score of 957 on a 1,000 point scale.

Immediately following the morning assemblies, Mayor Yates will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the dedication of Oxford's Gardens. These gardens were made possible by the Water Wise Garden Grant, awarded by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency.

Monday will kick off Red Ribbon Week which will include daily campus and lunchtime activities, student pledges to be drug-free, education by law enforcement officials and a helicopter landing on campus by Ontario Police Department on Thursday.

Johnny rocks the Championships

 BJ sent the following note to let us all know how well Johnny did this year.

Hi Sheila,

Here is a little news from the Midwest. My son Johnny, Junior at Brother Rice High School, finished as the State runner up in Division 1 Tennis at #4 Singles. He finished his Junior season with a 29 – 2 overall record. We are all very proud of his excellent season. BJ

You rock Johnny, keep up the good work!

Gracies Birthday

 So, Vince has 4 beautiful daughters, and one of them has a birthday in Oct. Here's Gracie with Grandma & Dad. I can't tell you the names of them all but I swiped these off FB to share, cuz their sooooo cute......

                                                     All 4 cuties....

                                                         and 2 by 2 just a little closer up......

Aunt Rose info

Celeste (for the Cali sibs, she is dads first cousin) asked to spread the news, so everyone would have Aunt Rose's new address, so for those of you who don't have it yet:


I am hoping that you could put your 'town crier' hat on and send out my Mom's new address to the Hoban clan. Finally, she moved into and assisted living apartment in Plymouth last week. It's a nice place, people are nice, food is quite good. Important pieces to the move. She is still getting used to all the changes, but it takes time. I'm sure she would enjoy hearing from some of the family. She also has a new cell phone and is slowly getting used to that as well.

I appreciate your help very much.
Hope all's well with the family,

Celeste

Here it is:

Rose Dykas (Mrs. E.J.)
14707 Northville Rd.
Apt. 153
Plymouth MI 48170
Cell Phone: 734-679-4848

Jackson turns 5!

WOW!! not only did Jackson have a birthday trip to San Francisco, Uncle Dan & Daddy took him to the air show. Mom said the three boys loved it. Lots to see, then they went on a ship tour too.

                                                          Jackson, Daddy & Lyla

                                                                    Mommy & Lyla

 Uncle Dan & Jackson, 2 kids in a candy store, loving the sights & sounds of the jet planes,

 Ben's not looking very happy with his ear protection...

 On the ship tour....

What a great way to spend a birthday, Jackson loves trains, planes, tractors & anything else that moves.....
Happy Birthday Jackson, have a great year too.

Loves Dirt!

Jenna playing in the dirt, this was a pile of soft dirt from a gopher on the edge of our patio. Keeps her happy, and in one spot. And a great Wisda shot.

Cousins, Cousins you can never have enough cousins!

Cousins, and they are so cute. The Eakle's spent some time in the city visiting with Dan & Judith, so here's a couple of shots of them together. It might be a while before they see Benjamin again.

                                                            Calleigh, Ben & Seamus