The Hunt Family

Thursday, July 17, 2014

4th of July on the Sound

For the 4th of July weekend, we got to take the big boat out with Nanie and Opie again! This time we cruised up to Friday Harbor.

The girls were so excited when we docked, they were greeting all the passer-byers from the window in their room. We kept wondering why people were stopping at the boat & talking.

We went for a walk around Friday Harbor. Unfortunately the weather up in the islands wasn't very nice that weekend. But we did find Uncle Sam.

After a walk around Friday Harbor, Opie showed us how to prep crabs for dinner. (A bit of a gruesome lesson for us all). But it sure was delicious!

We watched the fireworks in the harbor from the top deck of the boat. Both girls made it (barely) through the show.

Then went to bed in their room, where they wanted to share the same bed. They passed out, after Malin got over her excitement of "sissy!" in bed with her.

More walking around Friday Harbor on Saturday...

And playing on the boat.

Avery got in some quality Opie time.

We cruised around the islands on our way back home Sunday.

And finally found the sun as we got closer to Seattle!

Thank you Opie & Nanie for another memorable 4th of July weekend on the water!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

4 Year Shoot - Part 1

As part of our annual (sometimes semi-annual) tradition, we started Avery's official 4-year-old photoshoot. Part 1 took place at Centennial Park by us. Here are the ones we liked so far:

And of course Little Sis had to get in on the action too. They were having so much fun playing Ring Around the Rosie.

Part 2 to come...

Preschool wind down at the Zoo!

As Pre-School is windng down for the year, we had a end of year field trip for all the kiddos at Woodland Park Zoo. I got to skip a few hours of work and tag along with Avery, Daddy, Malin & Grandma. We had fun seeing Avery with a few of her classmates and finding the specific animals Avery requested.

Avery and "the other Avery"

Avery and her teachers: Mrs. Sarah & Miss Amy

We got to see the Penguins (our favorites) getting fed.

And tracked down the elephants.

Avery turns 4!

I cannot believe my baby is 4 already. She has turned into such a little girl. She's helpful, thoughtful, caring, has a great imagination, loves her little sister (and loves to also torture her), is super detail-oriented (like her Mama), and is very girly. She loves dressing up in her Princess dresses and starting dance parties at home. She values the family and friends she has, telling those closest to her how much she loves them. She loves playing school (thanks to pre-school this year) and we often catch her "teaching" her little sister: reading books, saying phrases Miss Amy tells the class, and putting Sister and dolls to nap. She is still my little Stinker too, with a mighty attitude that she uses to get what she wants. She still hates food, though we've added a few food items to her "ok" list. She just finished up kickball and she did a great job, we were so proud of her! She keeps us laughing with her crazy antics and funny things that come out of her mouth.

My little Avery Albertine is truly an original and I wouldn't change a thing about her. Avery, we love you "more than all the stars in the skies." You have rocked our world since entering it and I couldn't imagine 1 day without you. I rush home from work every day to get the best hugs and "smooches" from you. I hate letting my baby go, but I am so intrigued by the amazing little girl you are growing into.

Happy 4th Birthday Aves!

Avery started her birthday with a cupcake breakfast and got to open a few presents, including this Belle dress that she had been asking for. My little Princess. Nana took her out for lunch and for frozen yogurt. (And she celebrated with her Pre-School class the day before with mini-cupcakes).

Avery's birthday party was a (Tinkerbell) Garden Fairy Tea Party. The girls all dressed up in their fairy best and had a real tea party complete with fairy wings and wands. It was pretty darn cute.