Following Up on a Dish and a Pirate

I recently wrote about a funny-shaped dish that I enjoyed carrying around as a child.  Here it is, pictured beside my grown-up hand:

No idea of this dish's purpose. But it's pretty cool.

I recently posted a photo of Lew dressed up as a pirate ("Arghhhh!") for Josh's 5th birthday party. I also found a photo of me from that day. Here I am with my adorable little nephews:

Year is 2003.   Zack is in yellow, Josh in blue stripes.