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Getaway weekend in NM

We invited our friend Matt to come to NM with us for a fun little get-a-way weekend from the heat. We were going to ride motorcycles, play paintball and shoot, but the plans fell through and so we were left trying to find something to do. So, instead, we climbed, had a barbecue out at White Sands, got dressed up for some old fashioned photos and went shooting in the canyon.  Action packed and a lot of fun.

Highway from Hell - our view
Making my way up the shady side on Bandit 5.11
Starting to get pumped
Almost done - super fun
Matty taking his turn
Tommy tearing it up
Tommy getting ready to clip
Getting some exposure in Mid-Town on the warm up route 5.9
Reaching over the lip
Matty showing his stuff
Getting high
Heel click at the finish!
Tommy brings it home
View of basin
What we see at the top - scary!
Pancho Villa, a gambler and a saloon girl
Pancho Villa is a little drunk in this pic

 

Time for toys! Henry, Lenni and Lex at the sands
Lenni and Lex getting wind blown
Tommy, Henry and Matty chilling out
The little ones playing around
Me and Lenni catching up
Matt
Henry loving the sands
Lots of people
Different View
Beautiful Sunset
Messing around
Chasing after Lex
Having fun
The boys getting ready to shoot - Tom, Matt, Tim and Joe
Joe and his XD
Matt and his XD
Tim and his Glock
Joe and the .44 mag - that "Can blow your head clean off" - name that quote?
Tommy showing us all up with his Kimber
Me and my Kimber
Tim and his shotgun
Matt and his brand new Benelli
Joe getting in on the shotgun action
Long range practice - HARD!
Tom checking out the new scope on the SKS
The gang

Happy Father’s Day!

April had a great idea for this Father’s Day. Let’s all go up to Mt. Lemmon and let the boys climb while we watch the babies. We met up at 7:30, got some coffee and muffins and headed up the mountain. Paul and Tom did really well and we all had a lot of fun.  After we were done climbing, we came back home and then later met up with Grandpa K for dinner and dessert. YUM-MY!!

Paul, Tom and April heading up the trail
Juniper foliage along the way
Cactus flower
My favorite boys
Checking the gear
Paul leading
Buddies - Silas and Henry hear Morgan coming
Tommy's turn
Henry lovin' on April - so cute!
Beautiful boys
Grandpa's famous chocolate wafer dessert - DELICIOUS
The whole gang

Swimming Saturday

This past Saturday was busy and fun. First we caught up with our friends Steph and Jared down at their place. It was hot so we swam in their pool and played with their cat. Henry LOVED the water and refused to get out even though he was visibly cold. I basically had to lasso him with the towel and force him inside. He was so angry! More angry than I’ve ever seen him – he didn’t get over it for a good 15 minutes. FUN.

Then we went up to Paul and April’s place for a barbecue swim party. Well, once again Henry would not stop trying to swim. His lips were blue, he was shaking and he could barely babble at me. So I kidnapped him again with the towel and took him inside to warm him up. I think it’s probably time to get him swimming lessons. All in all we had a good time hanging out with friends.

Steph's cat Agusto providing some entertainment

 

Tommy and Henry enjoying the pool

 

April and Paul's show dog, Morgan - look at her go!

 

Paul, Morgan, Henry and Tom playing in the pool

HAPPY ST PADDY’S DAY!

Our annual St. Paddy’s Day tradition continued this year. We strolled down to Grandpa’s house and had a delicious meal of corned beef and cabbage. YUM.

Henry looking cranky
Grandpa making St. Paddy's deliciousness
Me and Grandpa
Grandpa and Henry
The whole gang!

Grandpa Lind visit

Tommy’s dad came down this weekend for a quick visit. We had a great time but were of course let down by the Vikings…again.

Henry, Grandpa Keeler and Grandpa Lind

 

Chitchatting

 

Henry and Grandpa Lind

 

Playing with Grandpa K

 

Damn Vikings!!

 

Grandpa relaxing