Last Wednesday, my dad turned 53! He was a bit jealous when my mom was only turning 49 yesterday... she said that she was going to hold out and stay in her 40's for one more year! As if she had a choice ;) Tyrel and Jessi worked hard on throwing a surprise birthday party for mom! She thought she was going to share with Tyrel again who is 28 today! With their birthdays being a day a part, mom has always held off on her celebration to have the birthday festivities with Tyrel. She enjoys it of course but the kids couldn't fathom the idea that they would miss out on my mom's favorite... carrot cake. So Jessi and Tyrel gave my dad some birthday money to eat out for a birthday lunch and shop at Nordstroms Rack. Dad purchased his first pair of size 34 in. pants! Yep, my dad lost 30+ pounds and doesn't fit into anything. What a wonderful way to start a new year by feeling younger a lighter while getting older! Mom found a sweater, she never was much of a shopper so I am happy to hear that she made a purchase :)
Something I want to share about my older brother is an experience he had this past week that explains how sweet he is and why he is so easy to love. Anyone who knows my family and Tyrel, also knows their love for sports! Tyrel is a season pass purchaser for football and basketball. He resales them to make a little extra cash and to share/build fun memories with his family. The Portland Trail Blazers will put you in a drawing if you renew your season tickets early for some prizes. Tyrel ended up being number 2! The prizes were to be announced during one of their home games that happened to be on the 1st of the month. Tyrel was SO excited that he bought tickets for the whole family so they could be their when they put Tyrel on the big screen to announce his prize! It was during the week so my dad couldn't make it but my uncle Ira wanted to go. He was the uncle that would take us to Hockey and the Blazer games growing up along with my dad :) He was going to send me the pictures and video that my family took but didn't because he was so bummed about the prize. It was the one prize that he didn't care to have. All other prizes had a value such as free food during each game etc. but this just offered a unique experience in which he didn't care for. Talking with my mom, it broke everyone's heart because their is nothing sadder then seeing my older brother upset :( He is the most sweetest, kindest, and thoughtful person one could ever have for a big brother.
After that night he tried thinking of someone who would really appreciate this offer to help brighten the situation. The prize he won was the attendance for the press conference after the game in which the coach speaks to the public. This was for the Saturday night game last week. Since my dad usually can't go to the games, he went with Tyrel to help him with their friend Wayne from church who is blind. Wayne used to go to the Blazer games and was still a huge fan! So 2 minutes before the game ended, the three of them made their way to the meeting spot before heading to the press conference. After it was over, the head coach approached Tyrel, my dad and Wayne to say hi etc. When the coach saw who Tyrel chose to bring, he was touched and he was touched by the passion and time Wayne took to attend the basketball games when he couldn't even see the game. The coach than decided to do a little more for them by bringing them to the locker room with the Blazers still their. The first player that came up was Rudy Fernandez which happens to be a family fav! He introduces them in Spanish since he is from Spain and the goes on in English but much to Tyrel and Dads surprise, Wayne new Spanish. So the two went on in Spanish! They one by one came up to them and chatted for a bit and took pictures! It was a dream come true for Wayne. And another when my dad got to meet the assistant coach who was on old Trail Blazer back when my dad took us! Before they left, each player signed a basketball for Wayne and another took his tennis shoes he wore during the game, signed them and also gave them to Wayne! So what turned out to be a disappointing situation, Tyrel turned it into a very rewarding won! On Sunday, my family sat behind Wayne's family and overheard Wayne still talking about it! This is what my brother lives for and this is what my parents taught us. Service is one of the biggest keys to my families happiness.
Last Wednesday, my dad turned 53! He was a bit jealous when my mom was only turning 49 yesterday... she said that she was going to hold out and stay in her 40's for one more year! As if she had a choice ;) Tyrel and Jessi worked hard on throwing a surprise birthday party for mom! She thought she was going to share with Tyrel again who is 28 today! With their birthdays being a day a part, mom has always held off on her celebration to have the birthday festivities with Tyrel. She enjoys it of course but the kids couldn't fathom the idea that they would miss out on my mom's favorite... carrot cake. So Jessi and Tyrel gave my dad some birthday money to eat out for a birthday lunch and shop at Nordstroms Rack. Dad purchased his first pair of size 34 in. pants! Yep, my dad lost 30+ pounds and doesn't fit into anything. What a wonderful way to start a new year by feeling younger a lighter while getting older! Mom found a sweater, she never was much of a shopper so I am happy to hear that she made a purchase :)
Something I want to share about my older brother is an experience he had this past week that explains how sweet he is and why he is so easy to love. Anyone who knows my family and Tyrel, also knows their love for sports! Tyrel is a season pass purchaser for football and basketball. He resales them to make a little extra cash and to share/build fun memories with his family. The Portland Trail Blazers will put you in a drawing if you renew your season tickets early for some prizes. Tyrel ended up being number 2! The prizes were to be announced during one of their home games that happened to be on the 1st of the month. Tyrel was SO excited that he bought tickets for the whole family so they could be their when they put Tyrel on the big screen to announce his prize! It was during the week so my dad couldn't make it but my uncle Ira wanted to go. He was the uncle that would take us to Hockey and the Blazer games growing up along with my dad :) He was going to send me the pictures and video that my family took but didn't because he was so bummed about the prize. It was the one prize that he didn't care to have. All other prizes had a value such as free food during each game etc. but this just offered a unique experience in which he didn't care for. Talking with my mom, it broke everyone's heart because their is nothing sadder then seeing my older brother upset :( He is the most sweetest, kindest, and thoughtful person one could ever have for a big brother.
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