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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Hunter Turns 9 yo! -11/21/16

Hunter got a special treat for his Birthday this year by getting to go on a trip with Steven.  He and Steven flew out on the Thursday before his Birthday to head to Missouri.  
On the airplane getting ready to take off. We had set it up, for him to get random gifts/cards throughout the weekend.
He loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

He was super excited to fly on an airplane, see his cousins and spend one on one time with Steven.  They landed super late and ended up staying the night at Steven's sister's house, Emily. The next day, they went to the children's museum in St. Louis. He got to spend some fun time with his Missouri cousins there.
Hunter with some of his cousins.
He loves science (and history).
Afterwards, they went out to eat and celebrate. He definitely felt special.
Hunter and cousin Collin

After lunch they headed to the University of Missouri (Steven's University).
Old bell tower on campus at night.
Happy face getting to open up card the next morning in the hotel room.
When they walked out of the hotel, they saw some white. Hunter was very excited (and a little nervous apparently) to see "snow" (frost).

They went back to campus during the day to see a few more tigers. Smiles!
Hunter outside of the student center.
Steven and Hunter boy!

Steven thought it would be fun to show Hunter a little hiking spot near campus called Devil's Icebox.  It is actually a cave.  Once they got there, turns out it was blocked off because the bats were breeding. They still had fun exploring the area for a little bit and trying to stay warm.


That night, they headed to Moberly,  Missouri to get ready for the musical that night. They got there early enough to explore the town Steven grew up in.  This picture is the house that Steven lived in as a child.
They also went by the pool where Steven was a lifeguard back in the day.

The timing of this trip was aligned with the 20yr anniversary of the year that Steven was Professor Harold Hill in the Music Man.  He had invited as many members from the cast 20 yrs ago to meet for dinner and then go to the musical.  This is a picture of those who came.

These are the musical leads from 20 yrs ago to now. Pretty cool!
This is Steven with some of his siblings along with the original musical director for their show long ago (Amy, director, girl lead, Steven and Emily).
Steven with his brother, Neal. Neal was one of the boys in the musical when Steven was in it.
Final pictures with the siblings who were in the Music Man 20 yrs ago.
Steven and Hunter got a chance to walk around the high school.
Jazz award plaque in the hallway with Steven's name on it. Hunter thought that was pretty awesome!
Moberly High School Spartan symbol.

Before flying back to Phoenix they took a few picture at the St. Louis Arch.

Such an awesome trip for both of them!

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