Happy Birthday Gpa, Lila and Holly

Today we celebrated 3 birthdays: Gpa, my niece Lila and mine. We partied at my brother Tim and Jen's house. The yummy cake was made by Jen.


I made my dad's favorite banana cake but Mark couldn't wait to get into it!

Lila with her Hannah Montana doll.

Papa photographs the events.

Tyler, Gma and Justin watch as Gpa opens his gifts.

Tyler and James hanging out.

Cole passed out the chocolate covered cashews.

Gma and cousin Calle.

Daniel and Lila.

Justin and James rock out with Rock Band.

Even Gma gets in on the action.

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord!

The Concordia Lutheran School Marimba group- led by Mrs. Connie Schmidt- does make a joyful noise!


Today they played for residents at the American Lake Veterans Hospital.

Justin is in his 3rd year in the group.

Normally it is only a 2 year class (to allow more students to go through it) but Justin and 2 of his friends were asked by the teacher to come back for a 3rd year.

Justin on the "big bass".

The people at the hospital were so thankful to the kids for coming to play for them.

Only 3 weeks until their competition in Portland!

WARNING!!!

Justin and Tyler both had money burning a hole in their pockets at the mall today.


Tyler has always wanted one of these things.

I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND this! They leak all over even with the clamp on.

What a mess!

Warrior Basketball Team Now 4-1

Last minute instructions from Coach Hagen. Awesome coach. Very positive always. He is also Justin's 8th grade teacher.


Justin going up for a 3 pointer...nothing but net!

Much needed break on the bench. #30.

Defense!!

Fouled on a shot and made one of the two free throws.

Warriors are victorious!

Uncle Daniel made it to the game! Last quarter but at least he made it!

James sporting his team shirt.

Holly too! Justin made 7 of the 30 points tonite. 2 were beautiful 3 point shots and then the 1 free throw.

Happy Birthday GPA!

Today is Gpa Clyde's birthday. Although the party will be held at the end of the month, we decided to bring a cake over and surprise him after lunch. Grandpa's favorite cake is a yellow cake with white frosting and topped with bananas! My nephew Cole helped me with the bananas!


Gma Carol lit the candles which my niece Abby arranged.

Gpa making his wish...

The cake...

Justin and Tyler with the birthday boy!

Happy New Year!

The P-D family's new year's eve tradition is to stay home and make homemade pizzas. Everyone makes their own with whatever they want on it. Justin shows us his technique for rolling out the dough.


One of the pizzas ready to go into the oven.

Tyler has to outdo us all by making a calzone. Yummy! We look forward to a new year!