Anyone for a Swim!

We head over to the neighbor's awesome pool to cool off after all that riding this morning.  Jonathan can't believe the size of the outdoor section, which has not filled up with water yet (the rains have been short, so much for "monsoon" season).  But we find the inside fabulous decide to give it a try!

The water's a bit on the cool side for Louisiana skin, but we have fun just the same.  Jonathan meets a new girlfriend, hanging out above the waters....

Then decides just to relax a bit.   By the way, Keith's whole place is for sale, pools included!  Any takers?

More 4-Wheeling Today!

Right age, right toy!   We head for the big arroyo this morning for more toy fun...

AND CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esYGBWCX6lY

Jonathan's Here!

Picked up my almost 13 year old Grandson Wednesday at the airport in El Paso and we sure have been having some fun! 

 It didn't take him but a few hours of practice Thursday to get the hang of riding the 4-wheeler, starting out by modest runs up & down the driveway (which makes a pretty good training ground for the beginner!)

Yesterday we took a break from the machines and explored the Catwalk.  Although I've done this three times before, I was stunned at how different things looked now that we're in the rainey season.  The amount of folage had quadrupled and everything is so, so green!

We had to try the waters, but with cloudy skies and a water temp around 50-ish, the feet couldn't stand it for more than a few minutes at a time.  I guess we need to come back on a hot day and see if we could take a longer dip.

On the way out, we stop at the "real" swimming hole, and the kid comes out as Jonathan has to brave it climbing atop the rocks just above the cold rushing waters. 

In spite of a slip or two, we manage to leave the creek with dry clothes and happy smiles!