Hunter House of Horror: March 2009

Spokane World Championships

The Hunter/Christensen team brought a strong team to the Mt. Spokane world championship.

Although this picture makes it look like a sunny day - nothing could have been farther from the truth. It was a very windy and FREEZING day but nothing was going to change our minds. After Egg McYuckYucks, we picked up Shawen and headed for the hill. It was freezing when we got there but the idea of heading home to try another day was not well received so off we went.

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Haney - we used our Christmas gift and got some rentals and lessons and began the day. Corey, Shawen and Dad got in one nice run and then we can back to pick up the boys from their lessons.

Ryan was skiing for his second time and all his teacher had to say was that we needed to work on Ryan's turning skills as he had a tendency to turn his skis downhill and say LATER! Thank goodness his teacher had an extra pair of goggles. Ryan had a great day skiing other than a major face plant on his next to last day. Only his pride and dad's goggles were hurt but on we skied!

For Tyler - this was his first time on skis. After watching his brothers go last year, nothing could have kept him from going this year. His first lesson was a great success and he picked skiing up faster than either of his brothers! Tyler's instructor had a different type of advice "GET HIM A HELMET" was all she offered. While you might think that is because he is a new skier or young but I believe it is because nothing scares Tyler. After a couple runs with Dad, Tyler insisted we go do some harder runs. I caved and we did and Tyler did awesome! HE had an amazing day and has not stopped asking "when can we go skiing again!"

Corey is our skiing expert. Due to some good friends generosity - Corey has been skiing a couple time a month and has gotten pretty good. Though - I am not sure whether Corey is up here to ski or pick up on snow bunnies - I've never seen anyone so concerned about how they look. As the picture above shows - Corey has the looks part down! Now we just need to teach him to move off the bunny hill!

It was a great day, cold but great. the sun came out for the last hour so I got to break out the camera and we got in a couple nice runs. I'm afraid this may become a Hunter tradition!

March Madness

Laura never takes any pictures so we just have to work with what I have.

Has anyone ever heard of doing gingerbread houses in March? Well - we had the extra kit so on a rainy day we put it to good use.

Although Katie loves making the house she has decided the 3 year old candy may be a little sale.

Ryan always takes his art seriously and a little help from the neighbors never hurts.

What does this one have to do with the rest? Who knows but I couldn't resist throwing this one in! After all - the kids did need a bath after making the gingerbread house!

Mozart? No!

While Mom was gone sunning in San Diego - Ryan had his first piano recital. Kate and I really enjoyed the great music. Ryan in his most formal manner did a great job on his song and we had a great time!

We are not too sure if Ryan really did but it was probably the worlds shortest bow ever!

Blue & Gold

Ryan is growing up to be our Chef Boyardee. This year for the Blue and Gold Banquet - Ryan refused to let anyone help (that may have been a good idea as the Scout Leader specifically asked the Hunter's not to have any rat cakes this year - no fun). Anyway - Ryan picked out what he wanted to make and did a great job. After sampling way too many - I still think his tasted the best!

We also enjoyed the fine dining - I've never seen Ryan eat so many meatballs.

And last but not least - Ryan insisted on showing of his new kerchief holder. This drew many praises from his peers.

Is that the sun?

Well - this is an addendum to the ASBELL INVADE post. We had so much fun actually getting outside and seeing the sun. Dad had a miserable cold and it was still very cold outside but we had a blast going for a walk.

Now if we can get Laura to quit complaining about Dad thinking he is the Paparazzi!

Did you ever think we could get a picture with Laura's eye's open?

Tyler found and carried this piece of ice for several miles. Every time he dropped it he picked up the biggest piece. I guess over time hunger overrules love!

Ryan and Tyler are trying to help fund their college savings accounts by modeling for Coldwater Creek outdoor gear.

Darn sun - it ruins so many pictures with shadows!

Mom is counting this as a workout so she decided to carry Kate (its the only way to keep her out of trouble.)

Tyler's best friend the stick. He gave up this friend up when he found the ice (see above)

Asbell's Invade!

We were so happy when Frank and Kim told us they were coming to visit. Frank's job was going to bring him our way so they call came for a week. We were so glad they did.

Although the weather wasn't great - the last day they were here the sun came out and we played. A nice walk in the park was great other than a few frozen toes/fingers needed some loving.

Hey - after 213 shots - one with everyone smiling! (sort of)

Baby Jessica really wanted to go swimming!

Kim is not sure she likes this hiking stuff!

It's hard to be happy when your cold!

Functional and good looking!

Baby Jessica waits for no one!

Well - the pictures are all of our trip outside. The rest of the week was spent shopping, reading, chasing monsters around the house and other fun. We loved having them here and hope they come back soon!