Rock Climbing

My sister Sarah came home this weekend for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Sarah! While she was here we decided to do a little rock climbing with the boys. Ardie had taken me for the FIRST TIME just this past week. It's really fun! I don't know why I haven't done it before. 

The only problem was I had all three kids, it was a difficult climb carrying Greta  just to get to where the ropes were and nowhere to put Greta down. 

Saturday we left Greta with Ryan (thank you, honey) and set out to Cougar Canyon.

There is nothing better than spending time with my sisters, my boys and nature.

The boys had a good time on the hike in.

Joseph gives me a pose as he gets his harness on.

Good thing Ardie is a safety nut. 

Edwin had tried climbing earlier in the week.... the more difficult climb... and decided he just wanted to do some free climbing.

Joseph did so well!  

Here he is rappelling back down. 

Then it was my turn.... like the crazed look in my eyes!?!

It looks like I'm totally relying on the rope here but I promise I wasn't. I'll show you the nasty sore on my knee to prove it.

I love this picture. (but not the size of my butt)
Thank you Ardie and Sarah for teaching us to climb!