February 16th, 2010
Paul’s sister-in-law Francine was here for a short visit this weekend. It was her first time seeing Silas and her first time in Tucson. As for showing her the sites, we packed in as much as reasonable….leaving plenty of Silas-cuddle-time. 🙂
Paul, Silas and Francine near the summit of Mt. Lemmon. (Not that Francine needed any more sights of snow; she just dug herself out of Pittsburgh’s crazy snow dump to get here!)
Marshall’s Gulch, Mt. Lemmon
The whole family
Marshall’s Gulch, Mt. Lemmon
Mt. Lemmon’s Ski Valley, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S.
Our first babysitting opportunity (thanks to Auntie Francine) and where do we go? No, not the movies…on a trail run of course! Bridalveil Falls, Douglas Springs Trail
Bridalveil Falls, Douglas Springs Trail
Bridalveil Falls, Douglas Springs Trail
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January 26th, 2010
Well, it’s as wintery as it gets here in Tucson right now. This week and last have been a bit chilly and rainy and there was a big dump of snow up on Mt. Lemmon – so much in fact, the Catalina Highway (that takes one to the top of Mt. Lemmon) was closed all weekend! These cloudy, cold days have been a nice change. Here’s what we’ve been up to:
Enjoying the view of snowy Mt. Lemmon from our backyard
Cold runs in the stroller
Bambino bundling to keep warm
Re-setting problems on the woody and campusing on the new rungs to get STRONG for Hueco
Woody sessions!
Playing inside where it’s warm
Laughing with mama
Chillin’ with dad
Just being darn cute, which is SUCH hard work
Watching the washes filling with snowmelt
Clouds clearing over Tucson
A fun run with my friend Linda up on the Agua Caliente Trail
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January 19th, 2010
We ticked off our second trip to Hueco with little Silas last weekend. Yet again, we find ourselves driving home after 2 days of good hard crankin’ with the obsessive itch to return ASAP. Paul is 1 move away from completing Diaphanous Sea, v12, a climb that he first drooled over 5 season ago. This trip our friends Mia and Tom joined us, vowing to return very, very soon to finish off See Spot Run, v6. And me, I’m in repeat mode, trying to repeat the good stuff to quicken my comeback. Fueled by the obsession, Paul attached some campus rungs to the woody. It’s time to get serious people. 🙂
Here are a few pics from the trip:
Paul’s sequence on Diaphanous Sea, v12
Paul’s sequence on Diaphanous Sea, v12
Paul’s sequence on Diaphanous Sea, v12
Paul’s sequence on Diaphanous Sea, v12
Paul’s sequence on Diaphanous Sea, v12
Paul’s sequence on Diaphanous Sea, v12
Tom and Mia
Tom making quick work of the classic, Sign of the Cross, v3
Mia, right on Tom’s heels
Too much climbing? Never!
Silas sending a good cat-nap in his bouncy seat
More napping. Dang, this is hard work!
Next project: Eating, mmm!
And Silas’ other fav pastime at the boulders: taking in the view
Wow, breathtaking!
“This is a nice spot. I can see my momma.”
Life is good
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January 11th, 2010
Can life possibly get any cuter than this?!
Tummy time on the couch.
Blowing bubbles.
Smiling at Momma.
Staring at fists.
Thinking about how fun it would be to get those fists in mouth.
Almost there, so close….!
Success! Mmm, tasty.
Thinking about how fun it would be to smack the rattle.
Almost there, so close….!
Success! Yey, fun!
Smiling at dad.
Giggling with Momma.
posted by arr
December 22nd, 2009
Well, the Bambino has officially been initiated. Silas got to enjoy his first Hueco trip this weekend! And enjoy it he did! He spent most of his climbing time snuggled up warm in his snowsuit puffy, chillin’ in his bouncy seat or in mama’s or dad’s arms (when we weren’t climbing of course). From the looks of his goofy smiles all day, we’re thinkin’ he digs the place. Already he’s got an eye for good bouldering. 😉
It was really nice heading back over to the old stompin’ grounds. We spent both Sat and Sun on North mountain and got to meet up with the crew, including our old friend Nate whom we hadn’t seen in a couple seasons. It was good to be back on real rock. Paul has somehow gotten stronger during these pre and post Silas-days and proved it with a quick send of Dean’s Journey, v10…long-standing unfinished business of his. Then he linked some promising moves on Diaphanous Sea, v12…also a first (damn him). Me, on the other hand, am slowly but surely thrashing my way up the rock – sorry, no big sends to report from my end, haha.
Just one Hueco trip is all it ever takes to get Paul and I into crazy obsessive training mode. And this trip wasn’t any different. I already made a phonecall this morning to add a few more weekends to our Hueco reservations….as little Silas was laying on my lap giving me those goofy smiles that can only mean one thing: “yeah yeah, let’s go!” 😉
Silas in his carseat on the way to Hueco. What’d I tell ya, this boy is psyched!
Dad and the marshmallow
Mama and the marshmallow
Mama warming up at the Small Potatoes
Our buddy Steve giving See Spot Run, v6 a try
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December 14th, 2009
The weather in Tucson is perfect now. Perfect for some woody sessions, the desert museum, and just being outside. Here are a few photos of what we’ve been up to recently.
The Desert Museum
There is glass between Jenna and rattlesnake
Kate and Jenna visit!
Silas checking out the action on the woody
It does get cold at night here
We are finally starting to fill in the woody with a lot of holds
Time to get STRONG!
Fuel for the fun
More fuel
Too much fun, time to sleep
