My 2009 Fall Art Collection

These are the pieces that Tyler has made for me so far this year. The color is better in this picture than in the previous post. Now Tyler has decided that for his senior project he is going to make as many bowls as he can for his school's contribution to the "Empty Bowls Project". The bowls are sold at a fundraiser (not sure exactly where this takes place) and the $ is used to feed the homeless! He is still going to donate his hair to Locks of Love with his cousin Abby- just not as his senior project.

My Treasures Made It Home!

Tyler used wax on this bowl to write "mom" and then glazed over it to create this personalized piece for me!


All of the pieces he has made for me this fall. I told him I don't want to give any of them away so he is making dupilcates for a few family Christmas gifts.

MRLH Fall Art Show featuring the work of Tyler P-D

Tyler had 7 pieces in the art show tonite.


Sorry I don't know how to turn the pictures.

Tyler has become quite the artist! I am excited for my Christmas presents from him this year!

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday to Cole, Mark and Daniel!

Tyler, Juliano and Tommy play with their Black Friday laptops! I'm so glad they got them after waiting in line from 11:45 the night before!


Cousins Tyler, Noah and Evan.

Justin refusing to smile for a picture.

Cole with his snuggie.

Noah Mark

Daniel

Mark

The birthday boys: Daniel, Cole and Mark

Happy Halloween 2009

This is our 1st year of really having nothing to do for Halloween. The boys have outgrown trick-or-treating and they are both at the high school so no Concordia Carnival for us this year either. Tyler and Zach studied for the SAT they are taking next week and now are patiently waiting for the pizza dough to rise so that they can enjoy P-D's homemade pizzas! Happy Haunting!

MRLH Hawk Spirit Day

The last day of spirit week was Hawk school spirit day! Ty and Justin show some of the spirit they normally keep bottled up...

Spirit Week at MRLH

This week has been "spirit week" at Mount Rainier Lutheran High School. Yesterday was "twin day". Tyler and his buddy Zach had matching MRLH soccer shirts and tan shorts and then of course Zach wore the wig to top off their outfits. Thanks for being a good sport Zach!

Aloha!

James' Uncle John and Auntie Girlie & Uncle Keith came up from Hawaii for a visit.


Tyler and "Grandmaster Pagdilao"


The whole gang plus extras...

Uncle John and James

Putting James in his place... HA!HA!

Uncle John and James

Uncle John and Tyler

Uncle John and Justin

Happy Birthday Grandma Carol and Justin!

We celebrated my mom's birthday and Justin's 15th birthday! Mark is so comfy here in mom's new "Snuggie".


Making a wish...

Mark and Noah are just sitting back and enjoying the party.

Mark and the pretty princess as she models the "Snuggie"

Justin got many nice gifts- like this shirt from his mother! As well as gift cards, $$$$$$ and a new cell phone. SPOILED KID!

Justin

Chocolate cake for the birthday boy.

and cupcakes and lemon bars (made by Gwen) for Grandma! It was a really fun party with the whole family! Now I just have to make it through his "friends" party.

A Day in the Life of A Dog and His Boys...

Our dog Max is such a people person. He always has to be with someone- usually Justin. I guess he thinks he is guarding him here while he does his homework.


Max also loves Tyler but doesn't spend as much time with him. For example- Justin lets Max sleep with him in his twin bed...but Tyler doesn't allow Max in his room. As you can see- he does love him though.

Pooch Pool Party!

Today was the 1st annual Pooch Pool Party at Stewart Heights Pool. Dogs only allowed in the pool...


Max waits not so patiently for Justin to pick up the ball to throw again.



Max would play for hours if we didn't stop him for a rest.

The official rules stated "no dog toys please" but when we got there and multiple dogs had toys and he didn't...he let us know about it! He stole the other dogs toys and barked when he didn't have any.

I went the 2 blocks to Walgreens and bought him a tube of tennis balls and then he was in heaven!

Taking a much needed break with Justin.

So happy and tired in the car on the way home. Hopefully there will be a 2nd annual party next year!

9-11-2001: Never Forget...

This is a beautiful song by Michael W. Smith- perfect as we remember 9-11...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0wr8egTnYw

Happy 40th Birthday to my big brother Tim!

Tim's wife Jennifer planned a really nice surprise party for him at the local Round Table Pizza. To make a long story short- it ended up not being a surprise but it was a great time.

Like father like son.

With his lovely mother.

Tyler and Justin with Uncle Tim.

Makin' his big wish!

Was it too much to ask for a nice picture of my oldest son???

Timmy and Jennifer.

Tim with his beautiful daughter Lila Grace. It was fun to see family and old friends today- we really should do it again sometime soon and not wait another 40 years! Ha!!!