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 viewMaking my way up the shady side on Bandit 5.11Starting to get pumpedAlmost done - super funMatty taking his turnTommy tearing it upTommy getting ready to clipGetting some exposure in Mid-Town on the warm up route 5.9Reaching over the lipMatty showing his stuffGetting highHeel click at the finish!Tommy brings it homeView of basinWhat we see at the top - scary!Pancho Villa, a gambler and a saloon girlPancho Villa is a little drunk in this pic
Time for toys! Henry, Lenni and Lex at the sandsLenni and Lex getting wind blownTommy, Henry and Matty chilling outThe little ones playing aroundMe and Lenni catching upMattHenry loving the sandsLots of peopleDifferent ViewBeautiful SunsetMessing aroundChasing after LexHaving funThe boys getting ready to shoot - Tom, Matt, Tim and JoeJoe and his XDMatt and his XDTim and his GlockJoe and the .44 mag - that "Can blow your head clean off" - name that quote?Tommy showing us all up with his KimberMe and my KimberTim and his shotgunMatt and his brand new BenelliJoe getting in on the shotgun actionLong range practice - HARD!Tom checking out the new scope on the SKSThe gang
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 trailJuniper foliage along the wayCactus flowerMy favorite boysChecking the gearPaul leadingBuddies - Silas and Henry hear Morgan comingTommy's turnHenry lovin' on April - so cute!Beautiful boysGrandpa's famous chocolate wafer dessert - DELICIOUSThe whole gang
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!
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 crankyGrandpa making St. Paddy's deliciousnessMe and GrandpaGrandpa and HenryThe whole gang!