Rowe's Military Kidz

2005-11-14T13:54:00.000-08:00

MILITARY KIDZ TAKE ON CAMP SHELBY AND THE ROCK

2005-10-17T08:42:00.000-07:00

The Military Kidz of Hillcrest Christian Elementary took a trip down to Hattiesburg. We went to the Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby, the PX for some military shopping, the lake for some free time, then it was off to The Rock at USM for an awesome football game. We all had a blast! So, to all of our loved ones serving overseas, we love you, we support you, we miss you, and we count the minutes until you are home with us again! Enjoy the pictures! God Bless You!

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WOW WHAT A TACKLE! LOL!

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Cory and Blake ready to score a touchdown! Blue 42! Hut Hut!

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After the game, the boys had a game of their own at the USM fountain....READY! Zach and Jordan are ready for defense!

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Jordan posing for the heisman!

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Zach with some shoulder pads!

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Zach and Jordan!

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USM! USM! (Cory and Jordan)

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"THE PRIDE" of USM rocked at the halftime performance!

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Zach with golden hair or a golden pompom under his hat?! hhmmm....

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Blake cheering the Eagles!

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Go Gold, Cory!

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Go Eagles! (Blake, Cory, Jordan)

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Jordan showing his support for the Golden Eagles!

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WE'RE HAVING A BLAST!

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Posing after USM scored the first touchdown!

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SOUTHERN MISS! TO THE TOP!

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Coach Rowe and her Military Boys! We love our SOLDIERS and USM!

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Yes, Cory, USM is #1!! Go Eagles!

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Jordan getting ready!

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Picking spots to hide out at during their Army games

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Cory aiming with a high-powered rifle stick! Watch Out!

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Zach supporting Mark with his new Army beret and his SGT rank on his shirt!

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After the museum, we went to the lake at Camp Shelby, had a snack, and the boys played football and Army games.

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The boys hanging out with the soldiers of Camp Shelby in front of the PX

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Father and Son (Barry and Jordan Thomsen)...they love and support TSGT Kelly Thomsen!

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posing for ANOTHER PICTURE...this time...with the sun in our eyes! LOL

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hanging out

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Zach and Kandice! (or Coach Rowe..lol)

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Posing by the tanks

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We salute our Armed Forces!

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The boys trying to figure out where the "tapping" was coming from inside this cell...

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Zach steering a battleship!

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Jordan, Cory, Blake, and Zach posing for a picture

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Blake and Zach checking out this tank

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Cory, Blake, Jordan, and Zach hanging out in some barracks at the Armed Forces Museum

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Zach and Jordan

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Zach, Cory, Blake at Camp Shelby

2005-09-30T20:05:00.000-07:00

Hillcrest Homecoming pep rally rocks! Emily and all the cougar kittens got to go down on the floor and cheer with the Highschool Cheerleaders like Jenny Lynn. Go Cougars!

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Jordan has got some Cougar spirit as he yells at the pep rally!

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Emily is cheering as the caravan passes by and throws out some candy!

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Hillcrest Homecoming 2005! Riley is cheering her team on! Go Cougars!

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See you at the pole at Hillcrest Elementary...the Military Kidz are being represented as we pray for their mom, dads, and uncle who are serving in Iraq or near Iraq. We love our soldiers! God Bless Each Of You!

2005-09-30T20:01:00.000-07:00

Hillcrest presented each Military Kid with a 500 minute phone card so their soldier can call home! Thank you, Mrs.Brown!

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Wow, this Military Kid can eat some grits! Look at that bite, daddy!

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Riley after eating her grits! She didn't miss a drop! LOL

2005-08-22T17:29:00.000-07:00

HCS Military Kidz ROCK! Front row: Zach Lewis, Blake Dunaway, Jordan Thomsen. Back row: Chris-Shanti Jackson, Riley Olier, and Emily Olier. They love their soldiers and miss you so very much! God Bless!

2005-08-22T17:27:00.000-07:00

Military Kidz can get crazy! Look at these silly faces! LOL!

2005-08-11T19:56:00.000-07:00

Coach Rowe and Blake before 2nd grade begins.

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Blake's first day in second grade with his little brother Drew.

2005-07-30T16:44:00.000-07:00

I am a small and precious child,
my dad’s been sent to fight…
The only place I’ll see his face,
is in my dreams at night.
He will be gone too many days
for my young mind to keep track.
I may be sad, but I am proud.
My daddy’s got your back.

I am a strong and loving wife,
with a husband soon to go.
There are times I’m terrified,
in a way most never know.
I bite my lip,
and force a smile,
as I watch my husband pack…
My heart may break,
but I am proud.
My husband’s got your back…

I am a soldier…
Serving proudly,
standing tall.
I fight for freedom,
yours and mine,
by answering this call.
I do my job while knowing,
the thanks it sometimes lacks.
Say a prayer that I’ll come home.
It’s me who’s got your back.

http://www.operationhomelink.org/

2005-07-12T19:40:00.000-07:00

It all begins here...welcome to the Jackson Zoo, Military Kids! Have a blast!

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Coach Rowe and the sweet Olier girls, Riley and Emily, enjoying an awesome day at the zoo! We love our soldiers!

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Zach, Riley, Blake, and Emily hanging out in the animal's den! Lions, Tigers, and Bears...Oh My!

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Blake's fuzzy black bear! Too Cute!

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Emily posing with her flamingos!

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Is that a monkey? No, that's Zach Lewis!!

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"Chip" the chimpanzee enjoying a delicious orange that he worked hard to get! He was definitely a smart guy!

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We made faces at Gary! He made faces back!

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Everyone...meet our new friend who we like to call "Gary" the golden-belly mangaby monkey! He put on quite a show! Hilarious could not even begin to describe this fiesty fella! We all agree, GARY was our favorite! LOL!

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Theater of all the animals these kids wanted to stay with at the zoo! Zach as "Gary", Riley the spitting monkey, Emily the fancy flamingo, and Blake the black fuzzy bear! (I mean ferocious, Blake...not fuzzy! LOL!)

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Blake the parrot!

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Riley the elephant!

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Zach re-enacting what "Gary" was doing as a orangatan (have no idea if I spelled that right! LOL!)

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Emily the Leopard!

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After a jumping contest at the zoo, Blake takes the lead as a "wallaby"...

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All aboard! This train is pulling out! Hang on!

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Coach Rowe, or Mrs.Kandice, enjoying the train ride with the awesome military kids and her sweet friend Catherine (who is taking the picture!) We had so much fun!

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Blake and Zach on a train ride.

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Cooling off after a fun, hot day at the zoo!

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Nothing beats playing in a sprinkler on a hot July day!

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Blake and Zach having a blast!

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Emily and Riley cooling off!

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SGT Max gets in on the sprinkler action!

A Military Wife's Prayer

2005-07-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

Give me the greatness of heart to see,
The difference between duty and his love for me.
Give me understanding so that I may Know,
When duty calls him, he must go.
Give me a task to do each day,
To fill the time when he's away.
When he's in a foreign land,
Keep him safe in your loving hand.
And Lord, when duty is in the field,
Please protect him and be his shield.
And Lord, when deployment is so long,
Please stay with me and keep me strong.
Author Unknown

2005-07-05T20:52:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July to our soldiers. We love you!!

2005-07-05T20:49:00.000-07:00

smoke bombs on the fourth of July. Blake, Zach, Drew, and Holly

2005-06-22T16:03:00.000-07:00

I've never been more proud than I am when I call you my husband! I love you with all of my heart, Mark! Stay safe!

2005-06-22T15:58:00.000-07:00

We love you soooo much, and words cannot express how very proud we are of you! From: Robbie, Emily, and Riley

The Barrentines

2005-06-22T12:51:00.000-07:00

The Barrentines

Drew is almost 2!! Terrible Terrible Twos!!

2005-06-20T18:30:00.000-07:00

Penny and Blake Barrentine

2005-06-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

Blake and Drew's Dad --- We LOVE YOU BIG MUCH!!

2005-06-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

We Love YOU Coach Rowe!!

2005-06-19T18:10:00.000-07:00

Coach Rowe's Military Kids chowing down. Learning good manners from Ms. Molly!!

2005-06-19T18:09:00.000-07:00

Blake at the Braves game. It is painful having so much fun!!

2005-06-19T17:31:00.000-07:00

SGT Barrentine's baby boy, Drew, already wearing his camouflage and ready for basic training! He would love to say...."Happy Father's Day, Daddy! Blake and I love you tons!"

2005-06-19T16:57:00.000-07:00

Coach Rowe loves her Military Kidz!

2005-06-19T16:56:00.000-07:00

Group Hug! Emily, Riley, Ashton, and Blake posing with "Ding-Bat" the mascot! It looks like "Ding-Bat" is licking your head, Blake! Watch Out! LOL!

2005-06-19T16:55:00.000-07:00

The Rowe family was represented! Mom (Ann), Dad (Mark, Sr.), Sister (Haley), and Wife (Kandice)! They want to send a great big hug and lots of love all the way to Iraq and straight to you, Mark, Jr.! We love you! Stay Safe!

2005-06-19T16:54:00.000-07:00

Chris-Shanti, Riley, Emily, Blake, Ashton, and Jacob are having a blast with the Mississippi Braves!

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The Snellgrove Family, Mom, Dad, and Sister all want to tell Daniel how very much they miss you and love you even more!!

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Posing with mascots "Ding-Bat" and "Tommy Hawk"

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Christie and Chris-Shanti Jackson are having a blast! Chris-Shanti wishes her DADDY a very Happy Father's Day!!! "I love you, Dad!"

2005-06-19T16:50:00.000-07:00

Riley and Emily Olier want to say, "Happy Father's Day, DADDY! We Love you and Miss you soooooo much!"

2005-06-19T16:48:00.000-07:00

Military Mom and Dad, Molly and Michael, pose with Ashton! She is a Mississippi Braves #1 FAN! Hey Ashton....are those bunny ears on you?! Oh well, you still look cute!

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Military Dad, Brett Parker, and son, Jacob pose for a great picture! Hey, Jacob, are you pointing at me?!

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#6 Timmons looking for a steal....HEY! We got his autograph after the game! Awesome!

2005-06-19T16:44:00.001-07:00

Blake! Take that for putting bunny ears on me! Hey!! Coach Rowe is still taking pictures!

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Riley, is Blake putting bunny ears on you while we are trying to take your picture?!