The New Hueco Groove
The temps are slowly cooling here in the southwest and we’re beginning to fall back into our Hueco groove. Ivan has been officially initiated (responding with big chubby-faced smiles and giggles – this kid is happy no matter where he is), Silas is already proving to be an accomplished hiker and scrambler (this is the first season we’re not carrying him in a pack), Paul can’t get Crown of Aragorn off the brain, and I’m relishing in the freedom of having a whole Hueco season ahead of me without being pregnant and puking….woo! With 2 kids now, this season will no doubt be unlike any of the previous and I’ll admit I’m a bit excited to take on the challenge…in a masochistic, super-mom sort of way.
Originally, we were selfishly hoping that Ivan (now 6 months old) would take his time at becoming mobile so that he could just happily hang out in the bouncer or on a pad while we climbed and Silas played. But given that a month ago he started rolling over obsessively (both front-to-back and back-to-front) and now he’s mastered the dead-legs army crawl, our chances seem a bit slim that we’re going to make it to Thanksgiving without him wanting to explore the boulders 4-legged style. The good news though, is that Ivan has Silas. And Silas is Ivan’s ultimate hero. And most of the time, if Silas sets up his construction zone, train station, pizza factory or pancake kitchen (all of his most popular make-believe games these days) next to Ivan, Ivan is about 99% absorbed into Silas’ every move. So we’re now hoping this should keep him somewhat stationary….at least long enough for me to glance at Paul and shout some words of encouragement while he’s climbing or vise versa, anyway. If it doesn’t end up that easy – well, bring it on baby! Stay tuned this season for the new adventures of April & Paul…and Silas…and now Ivan at Hueco. 🙂
Morning in the van
Some reading before day begins
Time to head to the boulders
How we roll
Ivan anchored down with rocks. We don’t trust this boy anymore.
Construction zone
Some climbing in the Gymnasium
Silas can’t pass this gate without showing off
Paul on Belly of the Beast, v7
Topping out Belly of the Beast, v7
Silas with his “sleigh.” Apparently, the fine powdery dirt here made for good “snow”
Paul on Ice at the East Spur
Silas at his oven in the pizza factory. Nothing beats hot and fresh pizza at the boulders
Mmmmm
Goofing off at camp
Ivan is of course entertained
The hero and his admirer
Cuteness
Double cuteness
And more! Ahhh I can’t take it!
Silas finding a friend
Silas with more friends
Storytime
Silas wants to climb his own boulders now. He picks them out himself
A fine pick.
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