Rocktown outside climb

warm weather makes nice climb weather @ rocktown OKC.

The outside routes are a lot of fun. There's something great about watching the kids' confidence bloom each time the make it to the top of a route.

Akin Friday Night in the BIg Town

First off - Luke got his glasses this day. He was so excited! It was 2 days in between the Dr appointment to get his eyes tested & receiving his glasses. He asked about them constantly for the 2 days. He woke up in the mornings asking if the glasses store had called over night. So when we were able to go pick them up before going downtown for the afternoon/evening - He couldn't have been happier! He put them on and exclaimed "WOW! So this is what I have been missing! This is how I am supposed to see!" That was followed by reading store, restaurant and street signs the rest of the way to the city. So now he can see well and looks very hansom in his glasses to boot!

So we expored the south-Mexican side of OKC after picking up JB from work. We went to a grocery store, El Mariachi Super Mercado, and it was like being in Mexico - well sorta - not like a boarder town or anything - or even like in Juarez city area, really. They just had great and unique produce, real Mexican dairy and spices. I was happy! I was wishing that there was one just like it with the same prieces nearer to me! I would only shop there. (almost)
And - oh by the way - if you normally watch channel 30 here in OKC (Telemundo channel, I think) The Newsman & camera guy were there getting "Hi whoever" shots & filmed Raven & Luke. Random, I know.
We spend a few hours climbing at Rocktown before the Thunder game. We all did better this time. We all climbed or attempted to climb the "chimney".
At the game, Luke was thrilled to be able to see the score board! Normally he had to ask for the score - this time he was able to keep up. He has always had fun at the games, but I think this was the best one yet for him! Again, we had really good seats (Thank You, SandRidge!).
We had a fun AkinAdventure Family Night - Life is good :)

it's official

I have a family of monkeys! Luke's taken to climbing like walking. I guess it's in his blood. Raven has the most confidence in the bouldering room. I guess it is the padded floor? She's not trusting the ropes yet.
Even on a day that's about 60 degrees - the inside of the climbing gym is cold. Albeit this was the week that didn't get above freezing for 4 days.

Thanksgiving Climbing

The Friday after Thanksgiving, the plan was for both families (Akins & Crawfords) to get in some good family time working with the kids on climbing - but Raven came down with a high fever and chest cold, so she and I stayed back at Lynda & Hurstons. Raven spent her day in bed or on the couch or in a bath. I cooked.

JB & Ben worked with Luke and Delia, begining to teach them the ropes of climbing. Luke is a mini-JB so he takes to it really well. Both kids did really good and they all had a really good time.