HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TYLER!

It's hard to believe that the 9 pound bundle of boy we brought home 11 years ago has grown into a 115 pound bundle of energy! Tyler celebrated his birthday today with nothing more than a few presents and pizza... that's what happens when you have basketball practice til 8:00 at night. I've promised him a friend party next weekend so I'm praying for snow so we can have a sledding party. Plan B is lazer tag in Spokane. Both options include a sleep over. Should be fun!!

We think he's a great kid... caring, kind, funny, strong, smart... It's strange to think we only have 7 years left with him under our roof. Where does the time go?

Some of his favorite things at this time include: Ladanian Tomlinson, football-- watching it and playing it, pizza, steak and baked potatoes, scrambled eggs and bacon, the Cougs, PE, Kenton (his best friend), Call of Duty and Madden 09 (video games), camping, motorcycle riding, driving anything, and his iPod.

Long time- no post! Christmas has come and gone... another New Year is in the books.... school is back in session... basketball season is in full swing-- the activity level of our family has increased dramatically! I think my body is still used to it's post-op nap schedule as I am really dragging... it's taking me a while to get back into the swing of things!! The only reason I'm awake now is because I'm waiting on the washing machine. I really need to switch loads one more time before going to bed. ...Laundry, laundry go away, come again NEVER! : )

This weekend was fun filled. Dennis is now officially 40 and he had a great time celebrating with over sixty friends and family. We started the celebration with a prime rib dinner for our families and ended it with a party for everyone! I had many amazing friends help me with food-- there are so many good cooks around here and I appreciated the help so much! A highlight of the evening was a surprise cake delivery by Captain Reiber, our friend and neighbor. Check them out below... the combine and tractor were very accurate!