Emily Turns 11 Years Old!

It's hard to believe, but our little Emily turned 11 years old last week. Robynn planned a party at our house with 13 of Emily's closest friends! The girls played games (slide down a slide dressed in a costume; shoot a rock with a slingshot; carry the egg; and many others), and went on a scavenger hunt. Emily had a great time, and Robynn did a great job planning it all. The grand finale of the party was a concert by Made In China - Ben's band. This was Made In China's first gig, and I would call it a hit!

Hunsaker Family Reunion 2008

Robynn's family had a family reunion during the month of August.  We all went to Mount Shasta Resort.  We played on the beach and just hung out for 3 days.  Lots of fun - pictures below.  One night, Robynn's uncle Floyd took many of the adult kids out to Sengthongs Lounge to see Blue Turtle Seduction - a band that he knew.  That was fun.  And what is a family reunion without some tragedy -- below you'll see a picture of a big game of Red Rover - where Lauren injured her arm!  You will also see a video of Robby and Susie (or Corine) tormenting poor, defenseless little Jake, in the Lake.  I don't know how they live with themselves.

Dillon Beach July 2008

While Tami was here we also all took a day trip to Dillon Beach.  It was a bit chilly, but we all had a super time!

4th of July 2008

4th of July 2008 was a fun one.  Tami and her family were in town visiting.  We did fireworks at Nat & Eric's house.  Tons of fun!  One of the pictures below shows Emily in the annual Tudor Way 4th of July parade.

Jake Swimming

Jake loves to swim.  At the beginning of July he started to get his first taste for the water, and has loved it ever since. 

Summertime!

Jake and dad chillin' in the pool!

Emily the Actress

Emily and some friends did a pioneer play. They practiced for a week, and then performed for family and friends. Emily is a great little actress, and performed all her parts perfectly! We're so proud of her! Brooke and Jake found a little frog, and enjoyed chasing it around. The play was held on the outside stage at our friends' the Florence's home.

Da Boyz

Jake wanted to be just like Ben and his dad - so Ben let him wear one of his ties to church. What a fashion statement!

Jake's got skills

Jake has picked up a love of basketball from Ben. Ben plays at least an hour a day, and some of it has rubbed off on Jake. He is amazing!