Climb on

We have not been climbing outdoors too much this year; Nate's schedule limits his time to go out, I would rather mountain bike, Casi is a busy Teenager, and Tanner does not climb. Somehow we managed a trip last weekend. Here is our day in bullet point form and iphone pictures.

• When your "I don't climb" kid says "I want to climb at Dogwood", you don't ask questions. You just go. 
• We should always bring snacks when we climb. 
• We were all hungry and irritable post climb. 
• Tanner would only go about 10 feet up the rock
• So Nate bribed him with gum and skittles.
• I did not recognize the power of gum and skittles to an eight year old.
• I loved seeing  my kids climb together.

Casi, having climbed once a week for two years at momentum, is fairly confident with the gear. She hooked Tanner onto the rope and belayed him during his climbs.

I love seeing her confidence and patience with Tanner as he worked out his fears on the rock.

I have video of them climbing together but I am having technical difficulties with the recorder and the download process.

Hmmm, maybe I will post it later. yea. MmKay!