Last Thursday was Shayla's birthday. So... this weekend was the big birthday bash at the ClimbMax Rock Climbing Gym in Tempe. Everyone had a blast. Alan and I went down to Phoenix on Saturday with Damian's kids and on Sunday morning we all met at the Rock Gym. After everyone harnessed up and the belayers learned how to belay, the games began. 
Alan and Elaine were first.. They raced up and made it look easy.
So then Damian and Kevin were up.
After that we all split up and helped the kids. Jocelynn, Jacob and Savannah each had a turn and decided they weren't that crazy about the whole process.
Jacob liked the swinging part better.
Savannah decided that the balancing rope was way more fun than climbing. Maybe we should put her in the circus! 
Damian had been climbing before and was doing the hardest climbs after a little practice.
Shay was always game to give it a try, but most of the time she gave up about half way up. 
With help and encouragement, she kept trying until she finally made it to the top! 
YAY, SHAY!! Our littlest climber was Varity, Amanda's daughter. She is 2 years old and so cute in her harness.
Go Varity!!Amanda was a great climber, too.
After everyone had their fill of climbing, we went into the party room and had some yummy
Birthday Cake and Shayla opened gifts.
Not a cake wreck! Thanks, Bashas. 
Hmm.... Did she eat that whole cake???After the climbing gym, we all went to NYPD Pizza and had some lunch. Alan looks a little guilty about having a whole pizza to himself, doesn't he?
It was a fun day and we even had time to see the Super Bowl after.
3 comments:
Oh this was so much fun and you got some great pictures!!!
That sounds like a lot of fun Kathy! Its hard to imagine Shayla that old since last time I saw her was like 4 or 5 years ago... By the way, I recommend the slacklining. It is a lot of fun! I even have my own stuff but can't ever find time or trees for it. Tell Alan hi for me!
You took such great pictures of the day! Now you should send me the rest of them.....
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