The fun begins... (2nd try with videos)

Okay. So, we're pretty well settled here in Crested Butte.

All 4 of us have joined a hockey team.  It seems that the locals here are born with skates on.  A bit painful during the birth, but good training overall for the uber-women who inhabit this valley.  Spencer has overcome his jitters and is now enjoying his thrice-weekly practices on one of several rinks in town.  Owen fits in great with his team, and has his first game tomorrow afternoon.  (Updates to come...).  Sumaya has joined the infamous Red Ladies women's hockey team, and has got her groove back.  Jason played in his first-ever hockey game in the Town League, and got 2 goals and one busted rib. On the injured reserve for a bit.

Owen and Spencer had a great first snowboarding lesson over the weekend, and seem to have a knack for knuckle-dragging.  Unfortunately, snowboarding has turned them into punks. (see video)

Today they headed back to the hill to practice their turns (a short walk to the bus stop, a quick ride up to the mountain, and then a gorgeous sunny day).  Shaun White, watch your back.

And, in case you think it's all fun and games here in CB, homeshool is underway.  In addition to AAAAH (Abuhaidar's Art Academy At Home), where the kids have been doing art in the style of several of the great masters, and the arrival today of the ant farm, we have constructed a trebuchet (an assault weapon from the middle ages), and have begun storming castles around town.  Here are some pics and vids from our initial building and launches.

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We miss our friends and hope you'll come play with us.  We've already had a wonderful visit from Vera, Jason's mom, and next week the Achtenhagen family from Boulder will be visiting.  Reserve your spot now!

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