Mertlich 3

Fun Day Downtown Puyallup

2010-07-10T17:34:00.000-07:00

Had a fun time walking around , listening to the music, and seeing all the cool things. We have decided Brianna could make necklaces, do henna, grow flowers etc.. to make money for school! Yea Right!!!

Bellingham

2010-02-20T12:19:00.000-08:00

Brianna headed up to Bellingham to spend some time with Jennifer this week end and check out Western.

2010-02-03T14:33:00.000-08:00

Brianna did a great job performing in the school play, "Play On". It was nice that her brothers, sister and friends got to see the show!!Joey, Bri, Jenn and Pat

Brianna's good friends

Anna Kate with a few necklaces on

Anna Kate helping Papa fix the fence

Snow

2010-01-11T19:08:00.001-08:00

Such a beautiful day to play in the snow!!Joey and Eli

Go Brianna!

Brianna and Cory

Scott and Eli

Luke giving Patrick a big push and almost going down too!

Heidi and Luke

Joey and Molly

Scott and Molly

Brianna and Cory

Patrick taking a rest

Go Scott!

Heidi and Molly

Brianna and Cory

Luke had a blast!

Our driver Pat

Donna and Patrick stopped on the way back to get a few more looks at the beautiful sights.

Christmas 2009

2010-01-11T18:26:00.001-08:00

We had a GREAT Christmas! All the kids were here!

Not sure why some picture I put in did not show up and some that I didn't put in did!

So you can see some random shots, because I am too lazy to redo it.

Patrick won second place for his work party ugly sweater

I guess somebody thought we were not decorated enough for Christmas, so at 1:30 am we awoke to this beautiful display of lights. It was quite funny to watch our neighbors drive by real slow and try to figure what we were thinking. The somebodies even captured it all on tape and put it on their FB-Thanks Joey and Patrick!

Yummy food, Christmas Eve

One of those I wasn't trying to put in, this was supose to be the kids acting out the nativity story

Anna Kate playing Tony Hawk, Thanks Uncle Pat!

Patrick

I hope Santa came!

Brianna

Again

Fun visit with Santa and Suzanne

Patrick came ready for war!

Pay backs

The Gingerbread man returns.

Tea Party

Luke got pretty good at this.

Brianna

Our house all lit up

Hope you all had a very Mery Christmas!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-27T19:16:00.000-08:00

Patrick hosted us for Thanksgiving this year. The food was delicious, the company was great, and the Christmas lights were awesome! Thanks Patrick for a very fun Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you for being a terrific son and brother.

After a fun evening at Patricks Brianna and Donna enjoyed our yearly viewing of

Miriacle on 34th Street

We had a fun family day being thankful for our family!

Veterans Day 2009

2009-11-11T15:50:00.000-08:00

Remembering Grandpa Joe on Veterans Day

We went to the cemetery to spend some time honoring Grandpa Joe this morning.

It was a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine.

I wish that I could remember all the great stories Joe shared both while he served in the Navy and ones from the adventures from his life.

We have so many fun memories of him from the years he was part of our lives.

We are so thankful for all he did for our country and our family.

We love you Grandpa Joe!!!

Scott

Brianna

Donna and Brianna

Navy picture

Mom and Joe

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T21:02:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-11T09:53:00.000-07:00

We had a very fun day in Seattle, We went to the Seattle Aquarium, took a cruise on the Argosy, and walk around Pikes Place Market. The weather was beautiful.

Brianna enjoyed all the fruits and flowers

Scott and Donna

Bianna on the pier

Just the three of us hanging out (Ha Ha)

Scott riding a Killer Whale

Fun ride

Brianna enjoying the sights

Beautiful vew of Space Needle

More of Seattle

Fun at the Fire Station

2009-10-06T19:51:00.000-07:00

Patrick's work had an open house. We took Luke and Molly, they had big breakfast, a lot of fun activities for the kids to do, and some cool demonstrations.I Look really short next to Patrick.
Luke loved talking on the radio in the fire truck.

Fire engine rides in the old fashion truck.

Lukes favorite, spraying the fire hose.

Cute boys.

Molly would not go near Sparky the dog.

Luke relaxing in Patrick recliner at work.

Waiting for the rescue helicopter to land.

Sitting in helicopter

Thanks for a fun day Uncle Pat

Happy Birthday Jenn

2009-08-06T20:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Jennifer!

We Love YOU!!

Brianna goes on Trek

2009-07-28T15:42:00.000-07:00

We have hardly seen Brianna this summer, she has done Relay for life, spent a week at Disneyland with Jennifer, gone to Utah for two weeks to EFY and visiting with her cousin Cali May and spent 3 days on Trek and will be leaving for girls camp in a couple of weeks, WOW A clean Brianna leaving for Trek

A dirty Brianna getting back from Trek Dallan and Bri

Luke and Bri

Yeah, we made It

Brianna had a awesome time at Trek!

Baby Eli is here!!

2009-07-17T15:22:00.000-07:00

Cute baby Eli was born right on his due date:7-16-09,

Congratulations Joey and Heidi!!Eli Samuel Scott Mertlich

Good Job Guys!

Cute Family!

Heidi and her cute children!

Grandma Pat holding Eli

Donna and her sweet grandsons!

Proud Papa!

Uncle Patrick enjoying holding Baby Eli!

S'mores

2009-07-16T19:03:00.000-07:00

After Joey's Birthday celebration, Heidi and Joey headed down to the hospital. So the kids and us headed over to Uncle Patricks to roast s'mores in his back yard. Luke had a lot of fun and enjoyed eating his treats, Molly stayed far away from the fire pit, so i didn't get any pictures of her.Luke wanted to take a picture

S'mores

Uncle Patrick teaching Luke how to roast his marshmellow.

Joey is 30!

2009-07-16T17:52:00.000-07:00

Celebrated Joey's Birthday a couple days early, before baby #3 came which is due on July 17th.
Pizza, Rootbeer floats and brownies, Yummy!!
Happy Birthday Joey!!

Pizza

Happy Birthday to You!

New Tie for you dad

Money from Grandma Pat

Anna Kate

2009-07-11T13:36:00.001-07:00

We had a great visit with Anna Kate (and Jenn) this week! I came down stairs this morning and saw Cheerios on the little table in the family room, and it made me sad they were not still here! I guess I better clean them up. She is very smart and has a great memory and she LOVES to talk. Having Fun

Showing off her new haircut

July 4th BBQ

2009-07-05T13:27:00.000-07:00

Had fun getting together for a BBQ Sunday after church. Jennifer and Anna Kate were here visiting, and it was a nice day to have some outdoor fun. But I should have gotten some pictures off of Jenn's camera, because these are all I had on mine, maybe she can add some on, hint, hint.

(Thanks Jenn!)

(You're Welcome!)

Cute cousins!

The only picture I had of Luke.

"Playing" catch

Really playing!

Mom, Pat and Bri

Joey, Heidi and baby

Uncle Sam

Happy 4th

2009-07-04T21:29:00.000-07:00

On this very hot 4th of July we had a pancake breakfast at the church, rented and watched movies in the afternoon, went out for a nice dinner, and watched fireworks at Joey's and Heidi's in the evening. I did not take very many pictures, but we had a good day celebrating America and all our freedoms we have and being thankful for all the people who have made this freedom possible for us!!Happy 4th of July!

Ready for fireworks

Oh No!

Thumbs up if you are liking the fireworks (notice Molly is NOT giving a thumbs up)

All Joey could enjoy was the sparklers, while recovering from back surgury.

Go Brianna

Brianna and Scott's Day

2009-06-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

" It's Summer and my Birthday!"

Sweet Brianna

Who's your friend??

Brianna choose to not have 17 different candles, and decided on this.

Two of my Favorite People!

Brianna was born on Father's Day 17 years ago. It was fun celebrating her birthday

and Father's Day together again this year.

Scott's New Toy

2009-06-20T11:36:00.001-07:00

Scott is having fun with his new motorcycle!

It is a Honda VTX 1800

Sunburst Orange (Molly's favorite color)

Happy Birthday Scott

2009-06-15T10:15:00.000-07:00

We had a fun Birthday dinner and dessert for Scott's Birthday. We all went in and bought him an IPod Touch. Now he just needs to learn how to use it.A lot of help with all those candles!

Yummy

Cute

Brianna is Home

2009-06-03T18:55:00.001-07:00

Scott and Brianna

Uncle Patrick making a rocketship for Luke

Cold Molly

Anna Kate loved the water

Jennifer, Brianna and Anna Kate got back from Disneyland!

While Jenn and Anna Kate were here we decided to celebrate Anna Kate's 2nd birthday.

The kids had a lot of fun eating, swimming, and playing with their Aunts, Uncles, cousins and us.

Happy Birthday Anna Kate!!

Park

2009-05-30T21:50:00.000-07:00

We to the park today to see Luke ride his bike with NO training wheels! (Sorry no pic of that).

Had fun playing in the sun!Molly

Luke

Joey and Luke

Molly and Luke going for a ride with Papa

Deck

2009-05-30T21:40:00.001-07:00

Scott and I worked over 12 hours one day, we were able to get quite a bit done on the deck, it is finally getting done

YEA! 74 boards to cut

And to Nail up

Almost

Last board!

Disneyland

2009-05-30T21:02:00.000-07:00

Brianna went to Disneyland with Jenn and her family for 5 days!! They had a great time saw all the characters, collected some fun pins and went on a lot of rides

Thanks for sharing your vacation with Brianna Jenn!!Disneyland YEAH, The Happiest Place on Earth!

Two Princesses

Brianna met a cute GUY there!

Fun

Goofy and the girls

Spit Spot I don't have all day!

Bri and Anna Kate

N for Nana

Jennifer and Bri had fun collecting pins.

Bellingham

2009-05-30T19:29:00.000-07:00

We had a fun quick visit to Bellingham. We were dropping Brianna off, so she could fly with Jenn, Mike and Anna Kate for a week of fun at Disneyland. Anna Kate showed us some deer that live on their property and how she could play the piano and she tried on her princess costume that she was going to wear to Disneyland. Anna Kate and Papa

Cute Girls

No Brianna, don't play listen to me play.

Brianna hand feeding the deer, until Anna Kate scared it away.

Packing for Disneyland.

Happy Birthday

2009-05-13T14:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Patrick and Heidi!

We celebrated with family and lots of good food on the 11th,

one day after Patrick's and one day before Heidi's. One Year older and wiser too!

Happy Birthday to You!

Yummy!

No excuse for a dirty truck, Patrick!

Fun Dance

2009-05-10T10:28:00.001-07:00

Brianna had a great time at the dance, we had a fun time getting her nails and hair done.

And she looked beautiful in her dress! All dressed and ready to go.

Posing with Dad

Waiting to for her date,
Ammon Stutz, to pick her up.

Joey, Heidi and kids stop by to see her off,

and Joey steals the first dance.

The group Picture

Cute

Sleepover with Luke and Molly

2009-05-02T09:28:00.000-07:00

Luke and Molly spent the night over at Grandma and Papa's house and had a blast!

Playing in the tent

Papa made a really cool train track

Molly

Luke

Visit to the Fire Station

2009-04-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

Today was such a beautiful day! We went for a drive out to Patrick's Fire Station. We got a grand tour of where he works and met the people he works with. While we were there Patrick got called out on two calls. We got to watch him drive off with the siren going, pretty exciting! We even got to see him go down the fire pole. It was a fun and interesting visit! I took a picture of the mountain from the car on the way home(Beautiful as always).

Busy Week-End

2009-04-14T07:27:00.000-07:00

We had a very fun and busy Easter weekend!

Jennifer and Anna Kate came down for a few days to celebrate Easter and Luke's 5th birthday.

We had fun coloring eggs on Friday.Brianna

Luke and Joey making a Star Wars egg.

Heidi and Molly

Jennifer and Anna Kate

Saturday we went to a very fun Easter celebration at Patrick"s Fire Station.

There was a big egg hunt, lots of games and pictures with the Easter Bunny by the fire truck.

It was fun for all.

Luke and his eggs.

Molly and her eggs.

The Easter Bunny helping Anna Kate.

Brianna and the Easter Bunny.

Luke

Lots of yummy food.

Jennifer and Anna Kate decorating a cupcake.

Fun in the Fire Truck.

Cheese!

Egg hunt for bigger people.

Brianna

Broken eggs

You are suppose to catch it like this, Patrick!

Who can grow the best mustache?

Then we were off to Luke's 5th birthday party at the bowling alley.

It was a lot of fun.

Happy Birthday Luke!

Luke

Miley and Luke

The girls waiting for their turn to bowl.

Uncle Joey helping Anna Kate.

Uncle Patrick helping Molly.

Papa walking with two very tired girls .

Champions!!

Sunday morning we had Easter Breakfast at Grandma Pat's.

The food was great and she planned a fun Easter egg hunt for the kids.

Happy Easter!

Luke was the best egg finder.

But the girls were not far behind.

Cute!

More family fun after church!

Cute girls.

We had a great time spending time with our family and celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Grandma Pat's Birthday

2009-04-06T20:59:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Princess Grandma Pat

Strawberry Shortcake

Patrick and Eric

Helper Luke

Playing Games

Talking to Jenn on the phone

2009-03-14T15:34:00.000-07:00

We had a fun visit and lunch with Grandpa FredThe Boys

Grandpa, Joey, Heidi and kids

Brianna got some fun drawing tips from Grandpa

Brianna trying to hold Luke still for a picture

Random Pictures

2009-03-03T19:59:00.000-08:00

Have not been real organized lately. So here are a some pictures from a few things we have been up to.Patrick gets a new toy.

Happy 2nd Birthday Molly!

Papa and the Girls.

Fun Party

Papa havin fun with Anna Kate.

We went to the airport to pick up Grandma Pat.

Welcome Home Grandma Pat!Grandma Pat and Jenn(and Anna Kate and Papa)

Molly in Curlers.

Cute Molly.

I spy Luke!

Brianna

Brianna teaching a YW Class.

Firefighters VS Police

2009-02-08T09:06:00.000-08:00

Scary Firemen. My camara did not take good pictures in the gym.See that tall guy- it was the red against him

GO Patrick!!

Luke and Scott

Brianna

Patrick had a basketball game yesterday-Firefighters against Police. It was a good game, but they lost it by one point at the buzzer!! It was a fundraiser sponsored by the Lions Club. We had a lot of fun cheering him on.

Brianna's new haircut

2009-02-03T16:42:00.000-08:00

Brianna got adventurous and had a lot of length cut off and bangs.

Cute, Fun Girl!

Visit with Victoria

2009-02-01T20:48:00.000-08:00

We had a fun visit with Vicki, Jorden and Paul Simpson. They came to town for a quick visit, we met at Happy Teriyaki. It was fun to catch up with them.

Molly

2009-02-01T20:36:00.000-08:00

We had Molly over today for a visit. She really enjoyed playing with her new doll stroller- Until Luke got here and wanted a turn. But Papa helped them worked it out.

Way to go Scott!

2009-01-30T11:52:00.000-08:00

Scott passed his step 3 test, and now is in the step 4 level in the program. Yea Scott!!

Brianna and I made him a juicy steak to celebrate with him!!

Brianna Update

2009-01-26T16:42:00.000-08:00

Well its has been two days since Brianna sprain her ankle, and the swelling is going down with her putting ice on it keeping it wrapped and elevated. Now it is turning some lovely colors of purple and blue. We got a walking cast for her to wear so that she go to school tomorrow, it is the last week of the semester, not a good time to miss a lot of school.
We had to drive past Mt. Rainier on the way home, and I could not resist, to take a picture of it. I know it does not change much, it looked especially bright with all the new snow on it. It was so clear that you could see all the smaller mountains around it as you drove down Meridian. I love how when we get a pretty sunny day your hear and can see all the airplanes taking off from Thun Field. Those pilots must love when the sun comes out!

Winter that keeps comming

2009-01-25T08:44:00.000-08:00

Only a dusting, but a reminder that it is still winter in Washington

Brianna's sledding mishap

2009-01-25T08:28:00.000-08:00

Brianna went to the snow with her youth group on Saturday and had a great time hanging out with her friends and playing in the snow-UNTIL she landed wrong sledding over a jump. It was very cold so there was a lot of hard ice instead of soft fluffy snow which made for a hard landing. By the time she got back in town the only place open to get an X ray was at Good Sam, that was the first time she had been back as a patient there since she was born there 16 years ago. Luckily she did not break any bones, but she has a very bad sprain. Needless to say she had to take a rain check on a date she had that evening. Brianna's ankle after some swelling had gone down

Second stay at Good Sam Hospital

The Good Patient

Jenn and Anna Kate visit

2009-01-20T18:50:00.000-08:00

Jennifer and Anna Kate came down for a visit over the 3 day week-end. We had a fun time with them. It was fun getting the cousins together to play. Anna kate played play dough for the first time with Luke and Molly. We found out it is almost impossible to get a good picture of all three of them. Scott took Anna Kate on fun bicycle ride in the bike trailer, she laughed and squealed the whole time. She also did a great job in the nursery at church. Thanks for a fun visit Jenn!

Fun at Patrick"s

2009-01-11T19:42:00.000-08:00

We went to Patrick's for dinner tonight, and I wish I would have had my camera with me.
After some yummy food, visiting and enjoying the warm fire in the fireplace, we all played Rock Band. It was so fun seeing the Mertlich family rock on the drums, guitars and even a few brave singers (Scott and Brianna). Molly was the lead dancer.
Heidi sent Molly to ask Luke if he wanted some pie, she asked in her sweetest voice ,"Luke do you want some pie?", But Luke heard," Luke do you want to fight?" So he replied, " Sure and took a swing at her, lucky he missed. We all had a good laugh.
We had a very fun evening! Thanks Patrick!!!

Christmas 2008

2008-12-29T21:00:00.000-08:00

We had a fun time getting together for Christmas. We were nice and warm inside, but it was cold and snowy outside. We played games, and exchanged gifts and had some yummy food, but the best part was having all our kids and their families here with us. We missed Grandma Pat this year she was in Florida enjoying 85 degree weather. We enjoyed having a white Christmas, it was so beautiful to see and the kids enjoyed sleding and playing in it.Inside

Outside

A new tool for Scott(Donna has plans to put it to good use)

Brianna likes her new book and CD

Joey trying to get his team to sing the right Christmas song

Santa's Helpers Patrick and Brianna

Molly enjoying rocking on the zebra

Jennifer enjoying some hot cocoa

Anna Kate and Luke waiting to make Gingerbread Houses

Yummy Food

Merry Christmas!!

Brianna in the snow

2008-12-22T13:33:00.001-08:00

Brianna has had a lot of fun getting together with her friends, having snow fights, drinking hot chocolate and watching movies. But I did not get any pictures of that so I made her pose for a few pictures for me. She is such a good sport! Love Ya Bri!

Brianna throwing a snowball at you!!

Winter

2008-12-22T08:59:00.000-08:00

I put some pretty Fall pictures in and thought it would only be fair to share the beauty of Winter Washington has to offer also. It is so beautiful and clean with everything covered in a blanket of snow. I looked out last night and it was so bright! Even though it is hard to get around in it is going to be a little sad when it all melts and goes away.

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!

2008-12-21T11:33:00.000-08:00

We have been enjoying the snow for over a week now. It is so pretty, but it has been so cold.

Today is the second week in a row that church has been canceled due to the slick roads.

Scott got called into work this morning, so he is off to save Tacoma.

We are so thankful that we have not lost our power!!

Luke and Joey Snow Sledding Adventure

2008-12-21T10:01:00.000-08:00

Joey took Luke sledding yesterday and they both got a little fright when Luke went out of control towards the street!

Family Pulls Together

2008-12-10T10:36:00.000-08:00

We decided last minute to get together as a family to spend some time with mom before she left for sunny Florida. Rick had wanted her to come down and she needed a break from the heartache and stress that she has been going through here. Because of the actions of others she has been left feeling uncomfortable and even frightened to be in her own home. We are sad that people take advantage of the kindness of others. We are thankful for mom and all that she has done for her family. She has always been there for each of her children, meeting their needs, whether it has been a financial help, providing a place to stay, a warm cooked meal, helping watch children. As we have needed, mom has always been there willing to meet our different needs for different situations. Our family is so grateful for the the unselfish love she gives, and that through all the trials her life has taken her, she can move on and start each day with positive hope. We are so thankful and proud that our kids have learned from her that same quality, to love unconditionally, that we don't always agree with each one another, but we accept that we are different and don't judge or hold grudges with each other. We feel sad for people that are jealous and have envy and look for fault in others. How hard it would be to find true happiness in their lives. Our children are as different as night and day, but they respect each other and us as their parents (who are far from perfect). We practice forgiveness and unconditional love to which we are so grateful! Thank you mom for all you do! We love you!

Patrick helps cancer patient

2008-12-06T11:49:00.000-08:00

Patrick took part along with his co workers, supporting the wife of a fellow firefighter. King 5 covered the story. http://www.king5.com/video/index.html?z=y&nvid=310833&shu=1

Good looking with or without hair!!

Happy Halloween

2008-11-01T19:25:00.000-07:00

We had some fun Tricker Treaters, these were our favorites!!
Luke checking out his loot.

Cute Molly

Luke and Molly

Joey, Heidi and Kids

Patrick would not let me film him doing the Dumb and Dumber dance, but he did it pretty good

Patrick

Sweet Brianna

Beautiful Fall Colors

2008-10-23T18:44:00.000-07:00

Mom and I went on a walk today, we saw so many pretty colors of Fall just in the neighborhood. The colors look so pretty with all the green we have here in Washington! We also could not help from taking a picture of the Mt. Rainier.

Fun Anniversary Trip

2008-10-14T13:28:00.000-07:00

Scott and I went on a little trip all by ourselves to celebrate our 31st anniversary.

We flew down to Los Angeles for five days and had a great time! Here are a few of the many pictures we took.

Our first stop was Venice Beach, it was a lot of fun playing on the beach as the tide was coming in. There were a lot of cool shops and all kinds of people displaying there work or performing their talents. All hoping you would buy something from them or tip them.

Hurry take the picture or we will get wet!

Fun in the sun.

Our feet

This guy took hours to stack these rocks like this.

(Don't knock them over Scott!)

Scott enjoyed their music.

New T-shirt and sun glasses for Scott.

Randy"s Donuts.

Our next adventure we were off to Disneyland, quite a different experience without any kids! We are not ride people, but we had fun going out of our comfort zone and riding on them this time. We went on almost every ride! We wanted to make our kids proud of us.

Waiting for our shuttle to take us from our hotel to Disneyland.

Disneyland was all decorated for Halloween, kids wore their costumes.

Walt Disney and the Castle.

Tiki Room.

Chip and Dale and the Fire Department(For Patrick)

Out of order-sorry, this was taken the next day-Splash Mountain.

Want to race?

Matterhorn Ride.

Next day walked through Disneyland saw a few characters went on a few rides before heading over to California Adventure.

California Adventure was also all decorated for Halloween.

Raft Ride

We did not go on the upside down roller coaster!

We got to be honorary bugs for this show.

Look alikes.

We went to visit Denise a good friend of mine that I went to school with. Scott took a blurry picture of us. It was fun catching up with her.

Here is the house that I lived in when we lived in California, it looks way different and looks a lot smaller than I remember it.

Huntington Beach, this is the beach that I went to a lot as a teenager. It was a little windy this day, but we had fun walking on the pier watching the kite boarders, fishermen, and the surfers.

Kite boarding

Fishing

Surfing

Scott whale watching-wait a minute you should be facing it towards the water not the sun bathers!

Scott walking down the Pier.

Newport beach, we rented bicycles, fun. They have bike paths to ride on. Very pretty.

It was interesting that there was a school built right on the beach and their playground on the beach too.

Fun

Downtown Disney is a fun place that comes alive a night with many bands playing, a lot of fun shops, and fun places to eat. We ate at The Rain forest Cafe. Then head back over to see the fireworks a Disneyland.

Yummy food

Fun entertainment

Cool Lego shop, Darth Vader is made out of all Lego's.

Before we flew home we went to Hollywood. We signed up to do a tour of the stars homes and Rodeo drive but it got delayed and we thought we would be cutting it too close to get to the airport on time if we did the later tour.(we were sad we missed it). So we walked around and checked out all the stars on the side walk and measured our hands to the hand prints there, we could not see them all because they were laying out the red carpet for the Premiere of Max Payne, a Mark Wahlberg movie. We went venturing around and found ourselves on the 5th floor of the mall to get a better shot of the Hollywood sign and were politely asked to go back down, because it was the private floor of Wolfgang Puck, a famous chef. We took our picture from the 4th floor.

4th floor pictures

Chinese Theater

For Grandma Aura

One of the stars we ran into.

Last stop before were off to the airport, was the Exile motorcycle shop. Scott got a little tour of the shop, met and took a picture with Russell Mitchell, the owner and bought a way over priced T- shirt.

We really enjoyed spending time together and had a great time, even though we missed

Brianna and the kids and grandkids.

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-06T12:24:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun at the Pumpkin Patch.

Took a bunch of fun pictures with the animals, riding in the wheel barrel, watching the pig races and sitting on the pumpkins on Jennifers camara.

So, I don't have a bunch to post, you will have to check her blog out to see them.

Here are a few that I took.

Brianna

Anna Kate
Scott and Bri
Luke and Molly watching the Pig races
Luke

Happy Birthday

2008-10-02T16:17:00.001-07:00

Joey and Heidi, made a yummy birthday dinner

for Donna's B-day.

Good food, fun decorations,

and great entertainment (Luke)

Complete with homemade peach pie!

Thanks Guys!!

Football Season

2008-10-02T16:10:00.000-07:00

Scott and Brianna heading out to the Friday night Emerald Ridge/Rogers football game. Brianna made Scott change out of his Rogers sweatshirt, but he did sit on the Rogers side, hard habit to break. Rogers played very well, Emerald Ridge struggled. Alway next year.

Talent Show

2008-09-19T20:21:00.000-07:00

Friday night we had at talent show at our church.

Brianna was in a funny skit and she and some of her friends did a dance.

It was a lot of fun.

Family Fun

2008-09-14T20:06:00.000-07:00

Sunday after church Brianna made some yummy carmel applel and scones(in honor of the fair)Everyone came over to get together one more time to say good bye to Jennifer and Anna Kate.

Fun Times !

Taking turns

2008-09-13T20:59:00.000-07:00

Anna Kate and Molly practiced their driving skills and taking turns.

Cute girls

Patrick's Party

2008-09-13T19:47:00.000-07:00

Patrick hosted a party at his house to celebrate with the people he works with and his friends and family and to thank them for supporting him during his year of probation with the fire department.

His Chief, Captain and co workers had some nice things to say about him and are very happy to have him working with them. The presented him with with a traditional leather helmet.

We are very proud of all the hard work and dedication Patrick has put into his work!

Way to go Pat!!

The Puyallup Fair

2008-09-13T19:22:00.000-07:00

We had a fun day at the Puyallup Fair!

Jennifer, Anna Kate, Brianna, Scott and Donna did the Puyallup!

We enjoyed being together, eating fair food and seeing the animals.

It was fun to see Anna Kate watching the rides and getting excited to pet the sheep and goats.

Sisters

Cute

Speedy Bee Brianna

Scott met a new friend.

Fun.

Big Pumpkins.

Anna Kate liked the baby chicks

Big Trucks.

Fun Visit!

2008-09-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

Jennifer and Anna Kate came down for a fun visit.

The grandkids got together and the little girls played dress up,

they all ran around dancing to music.

Luke and Molly

Anna Kate

The girls wanted to be princesses

And, Luke wanted to be cool

Random Pictures

2008-09-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

Luke is getting good on his bike, Scott is so excited to get the training wheels off we have to keep reminding him that he is just 4!

Brianna after church-Say Cheese

Molly wanted all the pretties in her hair and was sad when we took them out.

Patrick's dream truck!

Brianna is on the Jag Team at school, She welcomed the incoming 10th graders the first day of school, they will have different activities through out the year.

She also tried out for the first school play- she finds out tomorrow if she is in it.

Patrick is building a rock wall in his yard, Luke came down to help, Patrick said that every time he looked up he had taken another piece of clothing off-first his hat then sunglasses then socks and shoe them his shirt-funny boy. Luke loves spending time with his Uncle Pat, last week they made and decorated a cake. I wish I would have taken a picture of it. It was quite interesting!(But it was yummy)

Hard working Luke.

Well Brianna and Donna are back to school and Scott has one more week working in Mossy Rock, Things have been going pretty smooth with everyone going there different directions. It sure was hard to get up and going those first few days. Here just a few random pictures.

Brianna 11th grade

2008-09-04T15:45:00.000-07:00

School is in!

What we looked like in 11th grade!

2008-08-28T17:42:00.000-07:00

Here's Brianna ready to start 11th grade at Emerald Ridge high school, I was sharing with her that I can remember when I was a Junior in high school.

I was dating her future dad, Scott.

Jennifer was involved in her school activities and was enjoying being Brianna's big sister.

Joey was having fun playing football at Rogers high school and was also dating his future wife, Heidi.

Patrick was also enjoying playing football for Rogers and enjoyed the social activities of high school.

And, I don't know what Scott was doing when he was a Junior, but I am sure he was home dreaming of meeting me, so we could get married.

And

His dreams came true!

The End

We Survived the Orting Trail!

2008-08-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

We went on a bike ride on the Orting Trail today.

Joey and Heidi have been married for five years today.

It was quite an exciting day. We bought a bike trailer for the kids to ride in, Molly wasn't sure about it at first and Luke wanted to ride his own bike.(until he go tired).

Poor Brianna tried to go around a lady that stopped on the trail with her dogs, when a man came flying by her. Next thing we we knew Brianna was crashing into a stinging nettle bush, OUCH. The funny thing was that I had just brushed up against some, and Brianna said "Wouldn't that be terrible if you fell into it?" AND then she did!

The rest of the ride went good. It was beautiful out, we saw a bald eagle fly over the river.

Then we played in the park for awhile, had lunch at McDonalds and came home. Fun!

Luke took our picture, sorry Papa

Joey, Heidi, Luke and Molly

We're off

Nana wait for me

Happy fifth anniversary Joey and Heidi!

Molly needed a hug from Papa

Scott and Brianna

Ouch! Stinging Nettle-Poor Brianna

Luke playing at the park after our bike ride.

Over all we had a fun time and it was a beautiful day!!

Luke gets a hair cut

2008-08-20T19:45:00.001-07:00

Luke called last night and asked if I would give him a hair cut. So he came over and I cut it short! Then after a bath he ate a popcycle and watched Pinks(car's racing) for a little bit with Papa.

Getting ready

Look at all Luke's hair!

Luke and Papa

Just one more race before you take me home-Please?

Girls Camp

2008-08-20T19:20:00.000-07:00

Off to Camp

Not so fun ride home

Surprise!
New Room

Brianna enjoying her new room

Brianna left for girls camp on August 11th. She had a great time being a YCL this year it hard to believe that this was her 5th year going. She did have one not so good time-getting car sick on the way home, she gets that from me. It was the first year that I did not go with her. I stayed home alone because Scott was also out of town for the week. So I decided to surprise Brianna and paint and redecorate her room. I was a little nervous because she isn't much of a pink person(her room was bright blue and green), and I went with a pink and brown theme. I painted a couple of the walls, got new bedding and bought new dressers. She came home and loved it(Yeah!).

Read Read Read!

2008-08-07T12:37:00.000-07:00

Brianna spent yesterday reading the forth Stephenie Meyer book, Breaking Dawn.

She borrowed it from Heidi at noon yesterday and knew she had to give it back today at noon, so she read most of the day, she did take a break to go get her hair cut and to go to YW.

She read until midnight and woke up and finished it by 9am. Brianna said it was definitely worth reading, and would recommend it to her friends!

She had about 6 inches of her hair cut off, for her new look.

soon she'll have school books to read, I hope she is as dedicated to reading those!

We start back on September 3rd, but we are trying to not think about it quite yet.

Same Rock- New Generation

2008-07-29T19:02:00.000-07:00

Our Family

Our crazy family

Our Babies

Their Babies

Cute!

Saturday we got together at the Mertlich Meadows and took a bunch of fun pictures. We thought it would be cool to have some pictures of the grand babies on the same rock their parents use to play on. Everyone had a good time, Luke even found a big pile of dirt to play in and was very dirty when we left. The girls had fun picking dandelions.

Dance Festival

2008-07-29T18:53:00.000-07:00

Opening Number

The Waltz (Bri in Purple)

Luke and Bri after the show

Anna Kate after the show

Brianna did an awesome job in her dance festival at the Tacoma Dome.

The whole performance was great! I did not get great picture though, you were not allowed to take flash pictures. We bought a DVD of the show, it will be fun to watch!

Luke, Jennifer and Anna Kate came with us, they enjoyed it very much.

Patrick in Action!

2008-07-24T15:14:00.001-07:00

They're Home

2008-07-24T13:35:00.000-07:00

Brianna, Jenn and Anna Kate got back!!
Brianna had a great time in Bellingham!

Here they come.

Brianna

Jenn and Anna Kate

Uncle Pat came and surprised them at the train station, Anna Kate gave him a very warm welcome as you can see by the look on her face.

Brianna goes on a train

2008-07-21T18:27:00.000-07:00

Waiting for the train

Scott and Brianna

Her it comes!

See you in a week!

Brianna went up to visit at Jennifer's house last week, she has had a lot of fun hanging out with Jennifer and Anna Kate. They picked raspberries, made jam, went shopping and had fun playing at the park. I pick them up at the train station tomorrow at noon, Jennifer and Anna Kate are coming back with her so they can watch her in dance festival this week-end. We are going to try and get a family picture, on Saturday, It is a very busy day, so I am not sure how that will go.We always try and do one at Christmas, but it is so hectic then too, so we thought we would try something new.-We'll see.

Poor Brianna

2008-07-15T17:05:00.000-07:00

Brianna had a check up today and was given 4 shots and a finger poke, we weren't expecting that, but they have added vaccines that are recommended for kids now. She thought that she might have to get a tetanus, but not FOUR shots, she was brave though, and they gave her some cool purple bandages and a pink wrap for her finger.

We could not resist to snap a couple pics of Mt. Rainier while we were there, The view from the doctors parking lot is beautiful, the pictures don't do it justice.

Sunny warm days

2008-07-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

Luke floating

Jump!

Shake

Yummy!!

We have been having a lot of nice weather here in Puyallup. Yesterday we went to watch Luke at his swimming lessons, and later he invited us over to make homemade ice cream, we had fun shaking it up and it was yummy!

Patrick in action!

2008-07-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

Patrick loves his job!

The Zoo

2008-07-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

Fun day at the zoo!

Cute Girls!

Everyone has this picture!

Anna Kate loved the fish!

Jenn and Anna Kate came down for another visit this week. We are having fun hanging out and playing with Anna Kate. Scott took Monday off of work and we spent the day at Point Difiance checking out the animals.

Our family celebrates freedom!

2008-07-06T21:00:00.000-07:00

Anna Kate is ready to eat!

We all enjoyed a fun dinner.

Crash!

Anna Kate kicks the ball!

Awww!

Molly slides to Grammy Pat while Anna Kate waits her turn.

Guess who the family clown is!

Brianna's Home

2008-07-05T10:38:00.000-07:00

Brianna had a great time at EFY. She went the same week as her cousin, Brittany. She was in the "Tossed to and Fro Company". Brianna met a lot of fun new friends. It was a great opportunity for her to have a fun spiritual experience! But it is great to have her home!!

4th of July Breakfast

2008-07-04T14:26:00.000-07:00

We went to our church for the annual 4th of July breakfast and bicycle parade, Luke was so excited for the parade that he did not eat much of his breakfast. We got Luke a bigger bike for his birthday this year, but he insisted on riding his smaller red one. It is a fun way to start the 4th. Scott always looks forward to riding with the kids and everyone else looks forward to seeing what kind of bike he will show up with each year. Brianna is still at EFY, we pick her up tomorrow morning (7am). It will be fun to have her home again!

Dance Preview

2008-06-29T20:10:00.000-07:00

The dance preview went really well, they still have a few weeks to practice before the real thing in the Tacoma Dome. It was over 90 degrees and we felt so bad for the kids in their costumes, but they did a good job! We stopped at a little ice-cream stand in Sumner and got cones to eat on the way home. And then Brianna came home and jumped in the shower and headed back out to the dance. I don't know how they keep going, but I am not 16 anymore either. Brianna leaves for EFY tomorrow morning and we pick her up on Saturday. It will be a little lonely around here with her gone, but Scott took Thursday and Monday off and he has Friday off, so we will have a long weeek-end.

Practice, Practice.....

2008-06-28T16:16:00.000-07:00

Brianna has her Dance Festival Preview today, they had to wear their hair up and curled, so I got to curl her hair. Fun!! She hasn't let me do that in a while. It is very hot today and the practice is outside from 1-5pm, I hope she does not melt! We are going to watch the preview from 5-6pm.

Jennifer and Anna Kate

2008-06-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

Thanks for a fun visit Jennifer and Anna Kate!

Sunday Afternoon

2008-06-23T14:15:00.000-07:00

S'moresSay Cheese
Thanks Uncle Pat for letting me wear your hat!

Badminton anyone?
Or croquet?
How about a ride on the Power Wheel?
Or maybe a afternoon nap?

Sweet Sixteen

2008-06-21T23:28:00.000-07:00

Brianna is 16!!!!She had an awesome party with awesome friends and family.
Water Balloon Volleyball
Yummy S'mores!
Fun Games!!
Make a Wish!!
Good Friends!
Goofy Friends!!
Nice Gifts!!
New Zune, Old Sister(30 this year) NorthFace Jacket gift card from Jenn, Joe and Pat!! Yea!!

Relay for Life walk a thon

2008-06-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Brianna helped her Relay for Life team-"Puyallup Lifesavers" raise over $1600 dollars for the American Cancer Society. Thank you to all who helped her make her goal!

Brianna

2008-06-15T21:38:00.000-07:00

Just Because we love her!!

Scott's Birthday/Father's Day

2008-06-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

Scott celebrated his 50th birthday on Fathers Day. Brianna made him breakfast in bed, his favorite "French Toast". Later in the afternoon we had the kids and Grandma Pat over for a big dinner celebration, lots of food and fun, and of course all the black decorations.The kids all went in on 4 tickets for Scott and the boys to go see ZZ Top. Scott is looking forward to it. He also got a ZZ Top CD, a movie, some new clothes and a new model rocket. After dinner we went to the park to shoot rockets off, we had a lot of fun and only lost two rockets. We had a great day celebrating Scott!!

Anna Kate is One!!

2008-06-15T19:55:00.000-07:00

We went up to Bellingham to celebrate with Anna Kate.

Jennifer put on quite a party!!

Lots of decorations, a ton of yummy food,fun games for the kids, and a cupcake pinata full of candy.

Anna Kate holds up one finger when you ask her how old she is, she is walking all over now and can make all the animal sounds.

We had a fun time spending time with them!

Molly goes Solo

2008-06-07T20:04:00.000-07:00

Molly goes solo on the Ninja. She got the Go down but still needs a bit of practice on the Turning and Stopping. She loved riding it and was sad when it was time to stop. Luke had another fun soccer game today, he did a few cartwheels during the game.

Grandpa Fred is in Town

2008-06-02T20:29:00.000-07:00

Grandpa Fred is in Puyallup.

We have had fun visiting with him.

Bundy was doing some work here so Fred caught a ride up with him.

He has a lot of people to see while he is here.

Lukes Soccer

2008-06-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

Luke is enjoying playing soccer for the Y, it is fun (Funny) to watch him play.

Joey helps coach the team.

Memorial Day

2008-05-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

We are so thankful to live in a free country and are so thankful for those who have fought and gave their lives for us!

It was such a nice day to spend with family, eat and play games!

Luke found some dirt and had a blast, he was so dirty, but nothing a bath could't fix. There was a layer of dirt in the tub when he got out!

Wrestling with Papa

2008-05-25T07:11:00.000-07:00

After working in the yard all day it was time to wrestle papa. I think Molly and Luke won!!

Then they kissed and made up and rested. It got hotter than we thought it was going to be, Scott and I got a little too much sun, I should have been prepared since I am always on my kids to put sunscreen on-My Bad!(I work in a Jr. High). Brianna had a great time at the dance last night, she is looking forward to her busy summer of EFY, Girls Camp, Dance Festival, and Maybe a week up in Bellingham with Jennifer and Last but not Least her 16th birthday!!

Brianna loves a guy in uniform

2008-05-21T18:38:00.000-07:00

Brianna just can't keep her hands off a guy in uniform, especially if it's her brother-Good Looking Patrick!! It is fun to have a fireman in the family, we love hearing about all his calls he goes on.

Exciting stuff!! Way to go Pat! Be Safe!

Fun day at the park

2008-05-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

We enjoyed a fun day bike riding and playing at the park. It was nice to enjoy some good weather.

Some of the highlights: Brianna ate a bug and one flew into her eye, Luke found a little blond girl and would not play with anyone else after that.

Scott found a little boys lost shoe on the path, and his mom was so thankful.

Brianna Choir Contest

2008-05-13T14:49:00.000-07:00

Brianna's choir group sang at the Puyallup Contest.They did a great job, and scored very high. She loves to sing and it is fun to watch her perform. We aren't too fond of the dress they have to wear, one more performance this year, and hopefully next years dress will be better.

Mothers Day/ Birthdays

2008-05-12T21:17:00.000-07:00

We got together for a Mother's Day/ Birthday celebration on Sunday.

It's always fun to have a reason to get together and eat.

It was Patrick's birthday on the 10th and Heidi's is on the 12th.

Luke thought it was so funny that Scott's plastic fork broke while he was eating.

I guess Luke ate too much sugar he was bouncing off the walls, so Scott took him outside to burn up some of his energy.