Friday, March 6, 2009



Grandma would say,

"I Love you a bushel and and a peck and a hug around the neck."

Oh, I forgot,
that was from Aunt Rhonda!!!!
I Love
You!!

Tyler.... I love you so much! You are such an awesome young man. I am loving watching you grow into an amazing young man. I love watching you worship....
I love watching you at APU!! I just Love You!!!!

TY!!!!!!

Happy Birthday!  I am so glad you get to go see Andy this weekend and spend some time relaxing.  
Know that you have contributed so much to who I am today...(especially musically) and I appreciate your friendship.  Thanks for being my new almost brother in law!!!!!  AWESOME!
You are such an asset to APU and to all the people who know and love you.  You're incredible and figuring out what people around you need...and maybe even more incredible at meeting that need.

I appreciate that so much.  I love you.

--Trish

p.s.  peanse and bfd
 love (g)pr

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Tyler!
What a joy you are to be around! Every time I can claim you as my cousin I do so gladly and with great pride. You are such a blessing in my life. I know if I every need someone I can count on you, you are so wise way beyond your years and I love the person you are and the people you have chosen to surround yourself with. I love you so much and I am so proud of the man you are becoming continue to follow God and to lead others along the right path. Happy 20th Birthday I am praying for you that the next 20 will be filled with countless laughter and joy.
                                                   Love you!!!
                                                               Carissa Piper

20 years ago our family didn't know Ty yet

Ty believed in Santa longer than he should've just to get an extra present
He eats broccamoli, and pupcakes
He throws a football better than anyone in our family
Then he goes inside and plays his piano filling our home with music
Tyler writes cool songs
He used to get sick at the thought of performing them
I like his hair
He says "I love you" more than anyone in my life
He makes fun of me, but somehow it never hurts my feelings
Ty gives respect
He shares
He worries about how others are feeling
He inconveniences himself for others
I cannot imagine our family without Tyler in it
I'm making up a summer job for him just so I can be around him
He's Cheeser Augustus

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

20 reasons why I love Tyler.


20. He still loves me even though when he was 3, I took him for pictures at JC Penneys in a ridiculous knickers and knee socks outfit.
19. He is very appreciative of my cooking :)
18. He always ends a phone call with "I love you, Mom."
17. He is a great listener.
16. When he was in 8th grade, he wore a red t shirt EVERYDAY.
15. He includes me in his life and makes me feel special.
14. He sees the best in people.
13. He helps me see the world through different eyes.
12. He gives great hugs.
11. He has a generous spirit, an easy laugh, and a giving heart.
10. Everyone that knows him wants to be his friend.
9. He worships with freedom and abandon.
8. He has the best hair in the family...or at least the most:)
7. He is friends with all kinds of people, and accepts them just as they are.
6. He was so cute during his 101 Dalmation phase.
5. He outgrew his heavy metal stage.
4. He is a night owl like me.
3. He is very observant.
2. He is not afraid to wrestle with ideas and questions and wait on God.
1. His gift of music makes me smile and sing along.