In May our small group went to Weiss Lake together. We had tried to get the whole Sunday School class to take a trip like this, but with 27 couples, more than a dozen kids (and differing personalities), plans never worked out. We had a wonderful time getting to know each other better and get to know our personalities from day to the wee hours of the night.
Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of everyone who went, nor the cabin we stayed in, nor the grounds, nor lake. I'm not used to thinking in picture documentation, which is surprising since I love to take pictures.
The weekend consisted of relaxation, taking turns cooking meals, hanging out, and listening to 2 year olds be, well, 2 year olds. The weather was kind of chilly so we didn't venture into the water as much as one would in the summer, but it was still zen-like to watch the rippling waves crash against the shore and the sun sparkle across the water in the early morning.
We did venture to a local rock climbing spot, Cherokee Rock Village. No it's not indoor climbing, it's a real rock garden that you climb. It's called Sand Rock because the soil naturally found there is sand, odd being that it's Alabama and the soil is usually red clay. One family, the Willhite's are outdoor enthusiasts and own many outdoor equipment for just about any outdoor adventure. They purchased a harness for their 2 year old twins to take a shot at climbing.
Sand Rock: Literally a bunch of giant rocks for anyone to climb, with appropriate gear.
Bryan wanted to hike to the top of the rock, since you have to have a way to get the gear set up. He didn't want the kids to follow since we didn't want to risk them running and falling off the side... however, they saw and wanted to hike up too.
Bryan helping (lifting) the kids to the top:
View from the top:
One of the twins climbing like a big boy! (with assistance from Bryan) Every time Bryan would take his hand off of the kid, the kid would yell out "help." So really Bryan lifted the boys farther and farther up the rock, but the kids did do most of the work themselves, they just needed a little extra nudge.
At another spot of the rock the adults decided to take a climb. Here's Bryan taking about three steps up the side... I wonder what his father would think of him climbing without a helmet?!?!?
And what we did most of the weekend: deal with babies. Here's Bryan getting in some practice... all three are smiling!
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