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Best Photos 0f 2012 Janet Jensen

Published: Dec. 31, 2012 at 12:57 p.m. PST — Updated: Dec. 31, 2012 at 12:57 p.m. PST
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  • Morgan Koerwitz, 5, daughter of Maj. Cody Koerwitz, checks out a M-240B machine gun during Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 593rd Sustainment Brigade's 'Kids Boot Camp' at JBLM, July 19, 2012. Brigade member's children, up to age 12, marched, ran obstacle courses, played with military equipment and ate MREs during the second annual event. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Morgan Koerwitz, 5, daughter of Maj. Cody Koerwitz, checks out a M-240B machine gun during Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 593rd Sustainment Brigade's 'Kids Boot Camp' at JBLM, July 19, 2012. Brigade member's children, up to age 12, marched, ran obstacle courses, played with military equipment and ate MREs during the second annual event. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Climbing rangers Cameron Reade and Jeremy Shank along with Anna Hicks from Mt. Rainier's trail crew take in the full moon rise before retiring for the night in the historic guide shelter at Camp Muir, Wednesday evening August 1, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Climbing rangers Cameron Reade and Jeremy Shank along with Anna Hicks from Mt. Rainier's trail crew take in the full moon rise before retiring for the night in the historic guide shelter at Camp Muir, Wednesday evening August 1, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Ruth Rea and her spouse Sondra Perdue, foreground from left, are among the crowd celebrating the announcement that President Obama is projected to win reelection at an election night party for Democrats held at the Murano Hotel, in Tacoma, November 6, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Ruth Rea and her spouse Sondra Perdue, foreground from left, are among the crowd celebrating the announcement that President Obama is projected to win reelection at an election night party for Democrats held at the Murano Hotel, in Tacoma, November 6, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • As part of his best man duties Jeff Morton holds some of the wedding paraphernalia while the wedding couple has their photos taken by a professional photographer on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Sunday September 30, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    As part of his best man duties Jeff Morton holds some of the wedding paraphernalia while the wedding couple has their photos taken by a professional photographer on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Sunday September 30, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • As dawn breaks Chris Boustedt installs some of the final strands of 30,030 LED lights to transform a plum tree into the 'flame tree', one of the attractions at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's annual Zoolights, in Tacoma, October 25, 2012. Crews began installing lights at the beginning of October and when Zoolights opens November 23rd more than half a million lights will be on display through January 1, 2013. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    As dawn breaks Chris Boustedt installs some of the final strands of 30,030 LED lights to transform a plum tree into the 'flame tree', one of the attractions at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's annual Zoolights, in Tacoma, October 25, 2012. Crews began installing lights at the beginning of October and when Zoolights opens November 23rd more than half a million lights will be on display through January 1, 2013. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Wendy Jones, 31, is currently homeless and staying with her three children Kayleigh Olivares, 2, Cheyenne Jones, 8, and Alexa Olivares, 1, from left, at the Northwest Motor Inn in Puyallup, January 26, 2012. The emergency housing is provided by the non-profit Open Hearth Ministries and Jones is hoping to be accepted into transitional housing. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Wendy Jones, 31, is currently homeless and staying with her three children Kayleigh Olivares, 2, Cheyenne Jones, 8, and Alexa Olivares, 1, from left, at the Northwest Motor Inn in Puyallup, January 26, 2012. The emergency housing is provided by the non-profit Open Hearth Ministries and Jones is hoping to be accepted into transitional housing. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • The brother of Franklin Ray Harvey, 63, left, stands with West Pierce County Fire and Rescue Chaplain Larry Huffman, while dive teams search for Franklin Harvey's body in American Lake in Lakewood, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Harvey and his brother were deciding whether to buy an old Bayliner Inboard/Outboard and took it out on the water for a test run. Once the boat rapidly began taking on water both men decided to swim for shore. One brother realized he could not make it and turned around to swim back to the boat when he noticed Harvey had slipped beneath the surface. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    The brother of Franklin Ray Harvey, 63, left, stands with West Pierce County Fire and Rescue Chaplain Larry Huffman, while dive teams search for Franklin Harvey's body in American Lake in Lakewood, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Harvey and his brother were deciding whether to buy an old Bayliner Inboard/Outboard and took it out on the water for a test run. Once the boat rapidly began taking on water both men decided to swim for shore. One brother realized he could not make it and turned around to swim back to the boat when he noticed Harvey had slipped beneath the surface. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Amber Wilcox, right, finds herself underpowered and retreats from the spray of Scott Campbell's garden hose in Tacoma, Saturday afternoon, July 7, 2012. Wilcox who had to work later in the afternoon said, 'It's good to enjoy sunshine before going to work.' Her friend Scott Campbell said 'I'm happy it's nice for once. It's been a week of enjoying fun in the sun.' Both adults have 5-year-old boys who also engaged in the water spray activities. Mike Gilbert is in the background at left. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Amber Wilcox, right, finds herself underpowered and retreats from the spray of Scott Campbell's garden hose in Tacoma, Saturday afternoon, July 7, 2012. Wilcox who had to work later in the afternoon said, 'It's good to enjoy sunshine before going to work.' Her friend Scott Campbell said 'I'm happy it's nice for once. It's been a week of enjoying fun in the sun.' Both adults have 5-year-old boys who also engaged in the water spray activities. Mike Gilbert is in the background at left. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Newly adopted Jamir Pope, 3, second from left, raises Judge Thomas Felnagle's, left, gavel before banging it on his desk during the National Adoption Day event at Pierce County Juvenile Court, Friday November 16, 2012. After being foster parents to the boys for 18 months, Janey and La Don Pope, background, officially added Jamir and his brothers Kysier, 6, center, and Shyaire, 4, right, to their family of seven children. “We couldn’t let them go, so they found their forever home with us,” Janey Pope said. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Newly adopted Jamir Pope, 3, second from left, raises Judge Thomas Felnagle's, left, gavel before banging it on his desk during the National Adoption Day event at Pierce County Juvenile Court, Friday November 16, 2012. After being foster parents to the boys for 18 months, Janey and La Don Pope, background, officially added Jamir and his brothers Kysier, 6, center, and Shyaire, 4, right, to their family of seven children. “We couldn’t let them go, so they found their forever home with us,” Janey Pope said. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Liz Moore rolls inside innertubes with her daughter Isabel, 4, who is autistic during an occupational therapy session with therapist, Brooke Bell in Tacoma, March 15, 2012. Luka, right, is being trained to become Isabel's assistance dog. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Liz Moore rolls inside innertubes with her daughter Isabel, 4, who is autistic during an occupational therapy session with therapist, Brooke Bell in Tacoma, March 15, 2012. Luka, right, is being trained to become Isabel's assistance dog. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Assistance dog trainer Ann Spader protects Luka's tail after Isabel laid on it at the Moore family home in Tacoma, March 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Assistance dog trainer Ann Spader protects Luka's tail after Isabel laid on it at the Moore family home in Tacoma, March 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Luka sits after Ann Spader shows him the command at Pawsabilities in Fife, March 16, 2012. Spader is teaching the young-assistance dog in training to recognize words. He also knows 'down'. Spader hopes in the future Isabel and Luka will practice their words together. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Luka sits after Ann Spader shows him the command at Pawsabilities in Fife, March 16, 2012. Spader is teaching the young-assistance dog in training to recognize words. He also knows 'down'. Spader hopes in the future Isabel and Luka will practice their words together. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • While Liz Moore plays with her daughter Isabel, 4, who loves to bounce on her trampoline, assistance dog trainer Ann Spader, background, plays with Luka who she's training to become Isabel's assistance dog, in Tacoma, March 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    While Liz Moore plays with her daughter Isabel, 4, who loves to bounce on her trampoline, assistance dog trainer Ann Spader, background, plays with Luka who she's training to become Isabel's assistance dog, in Tacoma, March 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • During speech therapy Isabel takes a break and lies on Luka for a few moments. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    During speech therapy Isabel takes a break and lies on Luka for a few moments. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Long-time U.S. citizen Yunus Peshtaz, second from right, accompanied by his wife Nahid, right, thanks U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, left, for his office's role in helping the Peshtaz' bring 37 of their relatives, originally from Afghanistan to the U.S.. Five years after most family members arrived to Pierce County, the congressman stopped by the USCIS building in Tukwila, to congratulate 22 family members who became U.S. citizens July, 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Long-time U.S. citizen Yunus Peshtaz, second from right, accompanied by his wife Nahid, right, thanks U.S. Congressman Adam Smith, left, for his office's role in helping the Peshtaz' bring 37 of their relatives, originally from Afghanistan to the U.S.. Five years after most family members arrived to Pierce County, the congressman stopped by the USCIS building in Tukwila, to congratulate 22 family members who became U.S. citizens July, 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Long-time U.S. citizens Nahid Peshtaz, second from right, and her husband, Yunus Peshtaz, right, originally from Afghanistan, become emotional during a U.S. Citizenship ceremony where 22 of their relatives, including Ferdean Aslami, 4, Beshta Aslami, 10, Kyhan Aslami, 9, and Asan Aslami, from left, become U.S. citizens, in Tukwila, July 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Long-time U.S. citizens Nahid Peshtaz, second from right, and her husband, Yunus Peshtaz, right, originally from Afghanistan, become emotional during a U.S. Citizenship ceremony where 22 of their relatives, including Ferdean Aslami, 4, Beshta Aslami, 10, Kyhan Aslami, 9, and Asan Aslami, from left, become U.S. citizens, in Tukwila, July 16, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Long-time U.S. citizen Nahid Peshtaz, center, is lifted by her three brothers, Mirwise Aslami, Fawad Aslami, and Asan Aslami, foreground from right, moments after they became U.S. citizens, in Tukwila, July 16, 2012. Nahid and her husband Yunus Peshtaz, of Puyallup, worked for years to bring 37 of their relatives, originally from Afghanistan, to the U.S. On Monday the Puyallup couple witnessed as 22 became citizens. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Long-time U.S. citizen Nahid Peshtaz, center, is lifted by her three brothers, Mirwise Aslami, Fawad Aslami, and Asan Aslami, foreground from right, moments after they became U.S. citizens, in Tukwila, July 16, 2012. Nahid and her husband Yunus Peshtaz, of Puyallup, worked for years to bring 37 of their relatives, originally from Afghanistan, to the U.S. On Monday the Puyallup couple witnessed as 22 became citizens. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Orting High School's quarterback Trevor Grzelak, left, is consoled by Jake Elder after their heartbreaking one-point loss to Sumner, in Orting Friday night, October 5, 2012. Sumner's 14 to 13 victory puts them in first place in the SPSL 2A. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Orting High School's quarterback Trevor Grzelak, left, is consoled by Jake Elder after their heartbreaking one-point loss to Sumner, in Orting Friday night, October 5, 2012. Sumner's 14 to 13 victory puts them in first place in the SPSL 2A. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Breast cancer survivor India Furman, receives a hug from her daughter Darcia Smith, 8, in the conference room at the Carol Milgard Breast Center, in Tacoma, March 1, 2012. Almost two years ago Furman relied on the center for diagnosis serves after finding a lump the size of a golf ball in her breast. After receiving a double radical mastectomy Furman says 'Things are getting better every day.' Her children and grandson often accompany her during follow up visits at the center. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Breast cancer survivor India Furman, receives a hug from her daughter Darcia Smith, 8, in the conference room at the Carol Milgard Breast Center, in Tacoma, March 1, 2012. Almost two years ago Furman relied on the center for diagnosis serves after finding a lump the size of a golf ball in her breast. After receiving a double radical mastectomy Furman says 'Things are getting better every day.' Her children and grandson often accompany her during follow up visits at the center. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Still in diapers Isabella Braunton, 2, shows her promise in gymnastics under the watchful eye of her dad Gregg Braunton of Olympia during the LET'S PLAY! Sports and Fitness Fest at Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, in Tacoma, Saturday January 14, 2012. The event, which continues Sunday encourages kids and adults to participate, learn about, and compete in over 30 recreational sports and fitness classes. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Still in diapers Isabella Braunton, 2, shows her promise in gymnastics under the watchful eye of her dad Gregg Braunton of Olympia during the LET'S PLAY! Sports and Fitness Fest at Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, in Tacoma, Saturday January 14, 2012. The event, which continues Sunday encourages kids and adults to participate, learn about, and compete in over 30 recreational sports and fitness classes. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • 'Igor' a German wirehaired pointer of Belfair, is motivated by a toy as he crosses 16 feet of water after leaping from a platform during the Splash Dogs competition at America's Family Pet Expo at the Puyallup fairgrounds, Saturday November 3, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    'Igor' a German wirehaired pointer of Belfair, is motivated by a toy as he crosses 16 feet of water after leaping from a platform during the Splash Dogs competition at America's Family Pet Expo at the Puyallup fairgrounds, Saturday November 3, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Joshua Nicholson, an 8th grader at Stewart Middle School in Tacoma hopes to attend SOTA as a freshman next year. On Thursday night he pleaded before the school board to add 9th grade to the High School, which is currently 10th through 12th grades. Art Jarvis gave permission to SOTA to add ninth grade, but the school board has stopped the process. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Joshua Nicholson, an 8th grader at Stewart Middle School in Tacoma hopes to attend SOTA as a freshman next year. On Thursday night he pleaded before the school board to add 9th grade to the High School, which is currently 10th through 12th grades. Art Jarvis gave permission to SOTA to add ninth grade, but the school board has stopped the process. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • Emelia, 2, clutches head head while her sister Ellie Shoemaker, 7, right, continues dancing as a marching band passes during the 79th annual Daffodil Parade in Puyallup, Saturday, April 14, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    Emelia, 2, clutches head head while her sister Ellie Shoemaker, 7, right, continues dancing as a marching band passes during the 79th annual Daffodil Parade in Puyallup, Saturday, April 14, 2012. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image
  • James Auld, 19 months, didn't seem content with simply being a spectator during his first ever Daffodil Parade in Tacoma, Saturday, April 14, 2012. Auld left the sidewalk and danced with the Jazzercise group before dropping to a crawl after which he was quickly swooped up by an adult. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)
    James Auld, 19 months, didn't seem content with simply being a spectator during his first ever Daffodil Parade in Tacoma, Saturday, April 14, 2012. Auld left the sidewalk and danced with the Jazzercise group before dropping to a crawl after which he was quickly swooped up by an adult. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer) Buy this image

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