Matt, Melody and boys

The Christensen Family picture.

Front row, Jared, Jason

Middle row, David, Ryan

Back row, Melody, Matt and Kevin

"The other morning I (Melody) was cleaning up the kitchen while the boys were out in the garage getting ready to deliver a cabinet they had made for some people here in town. Anyway, I hear Matt holler, "Mel, grab the bb-gun and get out here, quick!" So, I do as I'm told. When I got there, I saw Matt laying on the ground keeping his eye on the target, a mouse. Ryan and Jared were standing back watching different areas to make sure the mouse didn't escape, and David and Jason were on the ground with Matt trying to get a good look. Kevin was in my arms checking out the gun I held. I armed Matt with his gun, and Ryan with his (just in case Dad missed) and stood back to watch. Two shots later (the first one only got the leg) the mouse was a goner and I was snapping a picture of some very proud boys with their latest kill. So, no fear, we still have "redneck" running through our veins."
-As quoted in the Christensen Family christmas letter 2008