Amazing Costume Scavenger Hunt 2009

It was all about the BOOTS!

Yep - He is a Garden Gnome!

This year we hosted a Halloween Party with a twist on the Amazing Costume Race. Teams searched for wood tokens along Keystone Ave. and with the assistance of local businesses a few challenges (road blocks) were completed along the way. It was a very fun evening. Here are few attendees:

Chef George & Vicki

Fred (aka John) & Magnificient Sandy

Rock & Roll Larry and Jinger

Three Wittle Pigs: Pat, Mark & Kirstine

Medievel Bill and Diana

Pilot Melissa!

Info-mercial salespeople: Mark & Susan

Sister Jeremy and Beth the Outdoors Woman!

Tourists Jennifer & Eric just returned from China!

Dead Deer Dave and Hunter Heather

And a few Celebrities also were able to attend:

Ellen & Portia made an appearance!

Top Chef Steve & Padma (Heather)

Aztecs Fall 2009

TJ's IBA team finished the Fall session this past weekend with a tough loss. TJ was unable to play in the final game but we heard that the game was physical and close!

Report Card

The first quarter ended last week and TJ received his report card today. We are proud to announce that we (I mean TJ) earned a B+ in science and reading and As in all other subjects! Way to Go!

Bye Bye Football....Hello Basketball

4th grade football hit a wall more commonly known as Immaculate Heart on Saturday. Our Tigers were unable to retain their offense and lost the semifinal game. TJ played despite a fever of 103 which we discovered following that game - BAD PARENTS! He was down for the count the balance of the weekend and Monday. He seems to be on the rebound and attended school today for a couple hours. Long enough to gather up much homework.

Pumpkins are Carved

TJ, and friends, Jack & Alex carved pumpkins this evening.

Ooey, Goey, Good - The seeds have been salted and baked!

Alex, Jack & TJ's Creations

Mom's Creation

TIGERS WIN!

Despite the very cold weather, TJ's football team played an awesome game with some remarkable defense to win the first game of the tourney today. TJ's fan club (Papa, Aunt Diana and Devin) was there to cheer him on. They will play again next Saturday. GO TIGERS!

FIRE PIT

When the BIG fir tree was removed a few months ago, the root ball left a BIG hole in the ground. Instead of filling it in, we decided to make the best of it and build a fire pit! Check it out. Todd did a Fantastic job!

COLTS WIN!

Melissa & Heather

North Homecoming

High school friend, Dee (Booth) Klem is here visiting from Seattle. She wanted to travel here for Mom's funeral but selfishly I wanted to delay her trip until a time when we could spend some quality time together. She arrived Thursday. She, Beth (Francisco) Guthrie, Jenny Cashen and I have had some great laughs together. Last night we ventured to the Columbus North High School Homecoming Football Game. Fellow classmate, Julie (Dunlap) Likens talked Dee and Jenny into climbing aboard the alumni float. Beth and I sneaked off the field to the grandstands and were punished later with the bar tabs! A price we happily paid! We roamed the halls of our old high school which sadly has not changed much. We will gather again tonight for more wine, dinner and laughs ( I am sure ).

TIGERS WIN!

TJ played quarterback most of the game against St. Luke. The defense on both sides kept the game scoreless into overtime. 4th down in OT, Joey goes in as quarterback and TJ catches the pass for a TOUCHDOWN! YAHOO!

Todd and TJ watching today's game film!