Fall is Here

It was sunny but cold when we hit the trail one afternoon last week to go climbing. We didn't realize that the sun wasn't going to hit the crag at all and the temps had dropped significantly (from the 70s to the 50s) since the previous day.

Leland and Laurie Jae, holding baby Kye

Anyway, we managed to find enough jackets and random pieces of clothing to keep baby warm, and he was content to sleep in Laurie Jae's arms. Seriously, we have great friends. Laurie Jae held him the entire time, while Brandon and I climbed with Leland and Joanne. 

Joanne leading a slab 5.9 that weirds me out every time...

slimy and run-out, but fun anyway.

Leland camouflaged against the rock, 

finishing up a short 5.10b.

Brandon on a 5.10a.

Life is slower with baby (and yet somehow immeasurably faster), but we are still managing to do the things we love. I am learning that I can either nurse and soothe a screaming baby at home or out in the woods or mountains. Sort of a no-brainer, for me at least.