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!

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!

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!!!

Lake Retreat Family Camp 2009

Our family has carried on the tradition that my parents started when I was young of going to Family Camp at Lake Retreat every summer.


Tyler, Thad and Justin- they see each other only about 2 times a year, but as soon as they get together it is like they haven't spent any time apart!



Good times!

Justin, James, Tyler and Holly

Grandpa Clyde, Justin, Grandma Carol, Tyler, Holly and James

The boys with Gpa and Gma.

Waiting for the cardboard boat races to start.

Tyler caught in the act...

The adult banquet this year was Hawaiian themed.

Tyler and mom at the tire swing. I couldn't get him to climb in it this year.

Justin either...

That's as close as i could get them.

They played some lively games of pickleball this year. Lots of sibling rivalry frustrations were taken out on the court.

Justin

Tyler- I don't know how he could see the ball through all the hair.

Thad, Tyler and Justin watch more pickleball.

Justin played in the pickleball tournament this year.

Tyler and mom.

Taking a break from all the fun on the water trampoline.

Justin ventures out in a canoe.

Another wonderful year at Lake Retreat! We can't wait until next year- we look forward to this week all year long! Join us next year! For information go to www.lakeretreat.org

Mixed Martial Arts

Tyler and his buddy Zack trying out some mixed martial arts moves before the fights come on TV tonite.




James instructs Tyler (in yellow) and his friend Zack.






Trying out new moves on his dad.


















James and Tyler do their thing. I don't like it, don't understand it and definitely don't see the fun in it. I guess its a "guy" thing!!!

Old Friends

Yesterday I went to the funeral of my good friend Dina's dad. So though the circumstances were not good, I was able to reconnect with two of my dearest friends . Dina (in the middle) and Erika (on the right). Though we have been apart for years when we get together it is like no time at all has passed.

Final Games of the Season for Hawks and Warriors!

Yesterday was the final game of the season for Justin (Warriors) and Tyler (Hawks). Justin's game was at 3:45 at Concordia. They won the game bringing their undefeated season to a close.

Tyler's last game was against his parent's alma mater TBS at 4:00. My good friend from high school (at TBS) Shannon came to the game. This was the first time I got to see her son Ryan. He is a beautiful boy! It was so good to see them both!

Both of the boys had fun this season and are looking forward to next season...not as much as I am though: both my boys will be on the SAME soccer team!!! Get ready Coach "K"!

Happy Halloween!

I just dropped Justin off for a Halloween party. His 1st "boy-girl" party. We went and got his costume earlier today- he chose to be a blind referee (complete with walking stick and glasses). I think he is subconsciously preparing himself for the upcoming basketball season!!!

Happy Birthday Justin (and Gma Carol)!!!

Justin turned 14 on October 11th. Gma's Birthday was October 13th.


Abby chooses lasagna and corn for dinner.

Evan and Tyler are up to something...

Lila and Gpa relax on the couch.

One of Justin's many gifts.

Justin said that he wanted $ for his gifts- Uncle Mark and clan gave it to him all in quarters!

He made out like a bandit!

Justin wanted chocolate cake and Gma wanted lemon bars.

After the party Justin fell down outside while riding his skateboard. Important lesson learned: never run through wet grass and then jump on a skateboard without drying your shoes off!

Hawks Dance the Night Away

MRLH had its 1st dance of the year last Saturday. Tyler and his buddies (Lto R: Daniel, Travis, Tyler and Trinton) went as a group. They went to Red Robin for dinner 1st and then off to the dance at the school. After the dance they went to Shari's restaurant for a late night snack.

Puyallup Fair Day

Last Thursday was the boy's school fair day with a half day dismissal. Tyler had soccer practice after school so Justin went out to the fair with some friends. I waited for Tyler to finish practice and then we headed out. James joined us after work.


Justin has uncanny luck at winning those impossible games at the fair! And then calling me to tell me he has something for me to carry...

This was the 1st year that they were allowed to hang out with their friends without an adult along. Tyler with his friends Daniel and Byron.

One of Tyler's purchases at the fair. A skeleton hat.

Another of Ty's purchases...maybe its not so good to let them be alone at the fair????

At home that night. I guess that Tyler thought he needed to make sure the "Spanish wrestling mask" worked???

A good time was had by all!