Rock Climbing II

I can honestly say that we have found an activity that we all like to participate in, Rock Climbing. We have been going for awhile and when we first started, our friends were kind enough to share their equipment. We now have our own which makes it a lot easier.  Today we all had a few challenges and overcame them.  Jim climbed a part of the wall he hadn't climbed before but it took awhile to figure out how to get the rope to the top. The day started with our friend, Randy, getting stung by a bee trying to get the rope to the top. We moved panels, away from the nest and had to figure it all out again. The door to the wall was locked so Danielle climbed over, opened the door and carried the rope to the top. I tried climbing the harder section and made it up about 3 panels, Zane made it up 1 maybe 2. We are all having a great time and will continue to go and get better. Zane climbed half-way up the side we normally climb and we are so proud of him. Of course I didn't get pictures of this as the camera battery died. I am sure he will climb again!

Jim climbing a section he hadn't climbed before until today.

 Jim is working on a section of the wall he hasn't climbed before. He kept getting stuck at the bump but I know that he will get it eventually.

Zane getting ready to climb. Zane and his friend, Johnny, seeing who is going to go the furthest.

Zane landing after "flying." He would much rather fly than climb but he gets right back up to climb again. He didn't quite seem to understand that he needed to climb higher in order to fly higher. I think he will figure it out one of these days!