Rocky Weekend

Our new second home.  The 8 man mansion pitched in the backyard.

Climbing gear?  Check. 
Camping gear?  Check.
Toddler gear?  Check.
Snowstorm with intermittent wind, rain, and a dabble of sunshine.....not what we signed up for! 

Friday we headed south from Hailey three hours to our favorite climbing mecca, the City of Rocks.  We were loaded to the gills and ready for fun.  Setting up camp in a rainstorm could have been our first clue into weather instability but after hours of frantically packing the truck we were sure there was something in the back that could handle this?  Pizza at Rock City is a must and we celebrated Thijs's first birthday with the Lloyd family. 

Susie, Sarah, and Skade.  Nothing like good camping.

The next day seemed harmless enough with good climbs for most of the crew.  Zach was feeling good about a lead on a tough route up Elephant Rock.  And then... the wind picked up..."grapple" is the word I kept hearing.  A hail like snow that was relentless.  Our wise leader, Zach, made the final call to pack things up and head home.  Ian, our care free co-pilot, was slightly damaged but in good spirits.  I was sad but relieved. 

Sunday we made up for the poor weather conditions and managed a great bike ride out Croy Canyon in Hailey.  Zach is determined to make me a better mountain biker and reluctantly... it's working.  There will be a day when I climb onto my mountain bike and don't dread falling painfully off a rocky cliff.  I guess that's what happens when you marry a persistent national mountain bike champion.

Do I still have all my teeth?

 Jenna came to Dax's rescue and entertained the little man while we were on our bike ride. 
Thank goodness for Jenna!

Dax helps daddy change a tire.